The UK charity shop finder
Charity shop near me
Find local shops, plan your visit and give pre-loved things a new home.
Your search, or location if you choose to share it, goes to Google Maps. Charity Shop does not store it. No location permission is needed to type a town or postcode.
How do I find a charity shop near me?
To find a charity shop near you, search your town or postcode on the map or use an official charity store locator. Compare 14 UK chains below, then check the branch’s current opening hours, accepted donations and collection availability before travelling.
Official UK charity shop locators
Choose a chain to check its own branch details. This is a directory of official locators, not a live inventory of nearby stock. Independent shops may also appear in the map search above.
| Charity shop | Typical donations | Furniture collection | Official locator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam | Clothes, books, music, homeware, donated online too | Check local arrangements | Find Oxfam shops → |
| British Heart Foundation | Clothes, furniture, electricals, homeware | Available in some areas; check postcode | Find British Heart Foundation shops → |
| Cancer Research UK | Clothes, accessories, books, homeware | Check local arrangements | Find Cancer Research UK shops → |
| Barnardo’s | Clothes, toys, books, bric-a-brac | Check local arrangements | Find Barnardo’s shops → |
| Sue Ryder | Clothes, furniture, homeware | Available in some areas; check postcode | Find Sue Ryder shops → |
| Salvation Army | Clothes, homeware; clothing banks too | Check local arrangements | Find Salvation Army shops → |
| Age UK | Clothes, books, homeware, furniture in larger stores | Available in some areas; check postcode | Find Age UK shops → |
| Mind | Clothes, books, music, homeware | Check local arrangements | Find Mind shops → |
| Scope | Clothes, accessories, homeware | Check local arrangements | Find Scope shops → |
| Shelter | Clothes, books, vintage, homeware | Check local arrangements | Find Shelter shops → |
| PDSA | Clothes, books, homeware, pet accessories | Check local arrangements | Find PDSA shops → |
| Cats Protection | Clothes, books, bric-a-brac | Check local arrangements | Find Cats Protection shops → |
| RSPCA | Clothes, books, homeware | Check local arrangements | Find RSPCA shops → |
| Emmaus | Furniture, electricals, homeware, clothes | Available in some areas; check postcode | Find Emmaus shops → |
Compare causes and shop types in our UK charity shops directory.
Check before visiting a charity shop
Opening hours
Use the branch’s current listing, especially for Sundays and bank holidays. Donation drop-off times may differ from shopping hours.
Sunday opening advice →What it accepts
Check the condition rules and whether the shop has room. Furniture, electrical items and large donations often need advance agreement.
Donating to a charity shop →The practical details
Confirm the address, step-free access and drop-off arrangements if needed. If a detail matters to your journey, call the branch first.
What not to donate →Donating clothes, furniture or electricals?
Match the item to a shop that can use it. Clean, reusable clothes, books and homeware suit many high-street shops. Large items and electrical goods often need specialist stores. Acceptance depends on the branch, condition and available space.
- Furniture collection: compare providers and check availability for your postcode.
- Electrical donations: find out what to ask before bringing an appliance.
- Clothing banks or charity shops: choose a suitable route for your clothes.
- What should I donate? Get a starting point for the items you have.
Do not leave bags outside a closed shop. Ask about donation hours or an authorised drop-off point so goods arrive in a usable condition.
Find charity shops that support animals
PDSA, Cats Protection and local RSPCA branches run shops for animal causes. Their official locators help you check local availability. These organisations operate independently; a listing here does not imply a partnership with WARN.
Questions about charity shops near you
How do I find a charity shop near me?
Enter a town, city or postcode in the search box to open Google Maps, or choose an official shop locator from the table. Maps also help you discover independent hospice and community charity shops that are not included in our national chain directory.
Which charity shops near me are open now?
Check the individual branch’s official page and its current map listing. Opening hours vary by shop, day and bank holiday. Phone ahead if you are making a special trip or dropping off donations; a shop may stop accepting goods before it closes.
Are charity shops open on Sundays?
Some are, but there is no single Sunday timetable for all charity shops. Look up the specific branch and check seasonal or bank-holiday changes. Our Sunday opening guide explains what to check.
Which charity shops collect furniture?
British Heart Foundation, Sue Ryder and Emmaus offer collection services in participating areas; some local Age UK organisations also arrange collections. Check your postcode, item condition and booking availability with the provider. Read our furniture collection guide.
Can I leave donations outside a closed charity shop?
Arrange a handover when the shop can accept the goods. Bags left outside can be damaged, stolen or become a disposal burden. Contact the branch about drop-off times or an approved donation point.
Are there animal charity shops near me?
PDSA, Cats Protection and local RSPCA branches have shops supporting animal welfare. Use their official locators below. They are separate organisations from Charity Shop and World Animal Rescue Network.
Does this website run the shops in the directory?
No. This directory links to shops operated by the named organisations. Charity Shop is an online animal-gift website and does not have physical branches, accept bags of goods or arrange furniture collections.
How can I support animal rescue online?
Explore the virtual charity shop for animal gifts, or visit World Animal Rescue Network to learn about its rescue partners and current appeals. This is a separate giving option from buying goods at a local shop.
Reviewed — finder and visitor guidance updated; check live details with each branch