Charity Shop UK

Charity shops directory

The UK's charity shops, in one place

Every major chain, what it accepts, who collects furniture for free — and a link straight to each store locator.

Where is my nearest charity shop?

The UK has around 11,000 charity shops, so most towns have several. The fastest route to your nearest: pick a chain below and use its store locator. Donating larger items? Four chains — British Heart Foundation, Sue Ryder, Age UK and Emmaus — will collect furniture from your home free.

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Charity shop questions

How do I find which charity shops are near me?

Use the store locator on each chain’s website — every major chain listed here has one. Between them, the UK’s charity retail chains run thousands of shops, so most high streets have several within walking distance.

Which charity shops collect furniture for free?

British Heart Foundation, Sue Ryder, Age UK (larger stores) and Emmaus all offer free home collection for furniture and large items in most areas — book through their websites.

Do charity shops take electrical items?

Some do — British Heart Foundation and Emmaus accept electricals at dedicated stores, where items are safety-tested before sale. Smaller high-street shops often can’t, so check the chain’s donation guidance first.