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Large or difficult-to-handle furniture
Also covers: large sofa, three seater sofa, wall unit, display cabinet, bulky furniture, office furniture
Can you donate large or difficult-to-handle furniture to a UK charity shop? It depends.
Why shops may refuse it
Some shops cannot collect, store or display especially large, heavy or fragile pieces, even when they are in good condition.
What to do instead
Ask a furniture-focused charity or reuse project and include measurements and photos before arranging a collection.
Charity by charity
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Can't accept
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“Currently we CANNOT accept: -Toys, large furniture or electrical items.”
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Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) category-wide rule
Furniture (the whole category) not accepted due to limited selling and storage space.
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“Furniture, large pictures and mirrors”
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Only larger furniture items excluded; small homeware is still accepted.
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“not able to accept larger furniture items”
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Can't accept
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“Large furniture — LARGE FURNITURE”
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Can't accept
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“Large wall units/display cabinets”
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity category-wide rule
General furniture is not accepted; used duvets and mattresses are separately refused.
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“Furniture”
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Only small furniture items (chairs, coffee tables, bedside cabinets) are accepted.
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“Large or upholstered furniture”
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Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland category-wide rule
Also stated on the shops page: 'Unfortunately, we are unable to accept furniture donations.'
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“Furniture”
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The furniture collection page also excludes 'Very large wardrobes and wall units.' from the collection service.
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“Large wall units.”
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Katharine House Hospice, Banbury category-wide rule
Also stated as 'Electrical items or any furniture' on the donations page.
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“We’re no longer in a position to collect or accept any furniture donations.”
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Can't accept
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“Large heavy-duty units (display cabinets, sideboards)”
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Marie Curie category-wide rule
No specific furniture items singled out; the page lists furniture as currently unaccepted.
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“Furniture.”
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Naomi House & Jack's Place category-wide rule
Stated on the main donate-goods page under 'Furniture'. Note the CRA listing shows dedicated 'Furniture & Electrical' stores (Portsmouth, Basingstoke), but the guidance page does not describe an alternative donation route for furniture.
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“We aren't able to accept furniture in our charity shops.”
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Can't accept
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“Large furniture items — Large furniture items (none of our shops have space to display large furniture items)”
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PDSA category-wide rule
Temporary suspension of furniture donations (framed as current, not permanent)
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“For the time being, we won't be able to accept furniture and have no collections available.”
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From "What can't you donate?"
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“We can't accept bulky items of furniture like beds and big chests of drawers and we no longer take VHS videos or cassette tapes.”
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Furniture that cannot be removed through doorways/exits is refused for collection.
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“Items must be able to be removed from its location i.e. small enough to fit through entrances and exits”
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Royal Trinity Hospice (London) category-wide rule
Independently confirmed on the collections page (https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/collections): "We are unfortunately unable to accept: furniture". No dedicated furniture-specific guidance page exists (checked /furniture and /large-items, both 404).
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“Unfortunately, in most of our shops, we are unable to accept the following donated items, either for health and safety reasons or because we no longer sell them. ... furniture”
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Severn Hospice category-wide rule
Their dedicated Furniture Store closed for the final time on 15 April 2026; no shop accepts furniture donations now.
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“Please note we’re no longer able to accept furniture donations – but our other 31 shops are more than happy to accept quality clothes and accessories, books, collectables, bric-a-brac, toys and smaller electrical items.”
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Can't accept
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“Large items of furniture”
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“Large wall display units”
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“Fragile wardrobes”
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Specifically display units over 3 feet wide.
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“❌ Display units more than 3' wide”
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“large sideboards / display cabinets”
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Can't accept
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“Bulky items generally — furniture or other bulky items”
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Willow Burn Hospice category-wide rule
Furniture is instead routed through a referral partnership with CDFHS (County Durham Furniture Help Scheme), which handles storage, sales and distribution and shares 20% of the sale with Willow Burn.
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“Space limitations mean furniture cannot be accepted or sold directly in Willow Burn shops.”
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Can't accept
Listed under 'Furniture'.
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“We are unable to accept large items of furniture, even if dismantled due to limited shop space. Please consider other organisations and charities that could benefit from this kind of donation.”
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Woodgreen Pets Charity category-wide rule
Furniture and other household items are not currently accepted because their collection service is not running.
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“our collection service is not currently running”
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must be in good, clean, saleable condition, free from major damage/stains/tears/odours, fully assembled (not flat-packed), complete with no missing parts, and fire-labelled where required; collected free via furniture collection service or dropped at furniture superstores
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“We're most likely to collect larger, good quality furniture that we can resell in our shops, such as: Sofas and armchairs, Dining tables and chairs, Coffee tables and sideboards, Wardrobes and chest of drawers, Bookcases, desks and cabinets”
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Only some shops accept furniture; check with the local shop before donating.
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“Some of our shops also accept donations of furniture.”
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Only the Crown Street Home Depot store (Ayr) accepts all furniture without prior assessment; at other shops, larger furniture is only accepted after the donor emails photos for assessment due to limited space.
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“Other stores may be able to accept furniture however space in our stores is limited so we kindly ask that you email photos of larger items like furniture to [email protected] to allow our team to assess your item and inform you if we will be able to accept it.”
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Barnsley Hospice category-wide rule
All furniture requires a phone call and photo before donating and may be declined due to limited warehouse space or saleable condition.
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“For all furniture items – small or large – we ask that you please give us a call on 01226 240 908 and send us a photo before donating to the hub via our Facebook page or via our WhatsApp on 07349 270625. This helps us establish what we have room for and whether it is in saleable condition, which means we don’t have to turn anyone away when they arrive with their items! Please note, all soft furnishings must come with the fire retardant label intact. Due to limited space in our warehouse, we may have to decline furniture items – we hope you understand.”
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Furniture only accepted at the Whaley Bridge shop; the page separately states "For larger donations, including furniture, please call our Whaley Bridge Department Store to arrange a collection: 01663 735328."
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“Furniture and rugs (at Whaley Bridge shop)”
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must be re-saleable condition; upholstered pieces need a fire safety label; free collection only covers Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire
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“free furniture and bulky items collection service across Liverpool, Wirral, and Cheshire”
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Bulky furniture is not on the published refusal list, but check with your local shop before bringing very large pieces; free collection can be booked for bulky items.
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Large or bulky furniture is not taken as a walk-in donation at the four shops — it is collected via the charity's free collection service, or can be dropped directly at the Chorley donation centre which receives donations of all sizes and is used to view larger furniture.
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“We are able to accept smaller donations at all our stores and we can arrange to collect larger items (e.g. furniture or white goods – fridges, washing machines etc.).”
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Large furniture (e.g. sofas, wardrobes, dining tables, beds) is instead handled through the charity's free furniture collection service advertised on the main retail page, rather than taken in-store at the Darwen shop.
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“We’re happy to accept a variety of donations at our Darwen shop, but please note that we’re unable to take large pieces of furniture at this location.”
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Only large dark wood wall units and corner units are named as refused.
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“Large dark wood wall units Corner Units”
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Large wall units and standalone headboards are refused; bulk office furniture may be accepted by prior arrangement.
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“Large wall units”
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Accepted only if the shop has room; phone ahead first.
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“Some of our smaller shops are unable to store large or bulky donations. If you have a number of bags or boxes or a large item to donate, please do give the shop a call first to make sure they have enough space to accommodate your donation.”
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Furniture is only collected if it can be safely and easily accessed and removed by the driver team.
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“The item is easily accessible and can be removed by our driver team safely and easily.”
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Must contact the shop in advance before donating large furniture items.
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“Furniture items (please contact us in advance of donating large items)”
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Only accepted at the Creekmoor Warehouse, and only if furniture carries the relevant fire labels.
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“Good quality furniture with Fire labels”
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Large/bulky furniture only taken at the Regent Street, Wrexham shop, or via the charity's free furniture collection service in the Wrexham area.
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“However, larger items like furniture can only be accepted by our flagship store on Regent Street, Wrexham.”
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North London Hospice category-wide rule
Furniture is only accepted for donation at the High Barnet and North Finchley furniture shops (a free collection service is also offered).
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“Furniture (at our High Barnet & North Finchley furniture shops)”
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Donation Centre only takes small furniture (e.g. bedside/coffee tables); larger items go to the Furniture Shops in Brighouse/Hebden Bridge or via arranged collection
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“Anything larger than this can be taken to one of our Furniture Shops or collection can be arranged.”
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Collection teams cannot disassemble items, so large furniture must fit through exits/doorways/corridors/stairwells as-is
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“For large items, we can only collect the item if it is small enough to fit through any exit, doorway, corridor or stairwell.”
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In-store large-furniture donations only accepted at five listed shops (Barkingside, Brentwood, Harold Hill, Hornchurch, Romford) if you call ahead first; otherwise items can be collected free via their furniture collection service.
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“If you would like to bring your furniture to the store yourself, we can still accept donations of large furniture in the stores below, however, please give us a call first so we can arrange your visit.”
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Only accepted at Wakefield and Grimsby shops (not other Scope shops); free home collection offered within 30 miles
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“Furniture: sofas, bedding, dining tables and chairs.”
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Large furniture is handled through an arranged collection; contact the charity before moving it.
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“We can collect valuable, delicate or large furniture items only”
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Accepted at Shelter's dedicated furniture shops, with collection available. Upholstered pieces need a fire safety label.
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“furniture (everything from beds, sofas, mattresses, chests of drawers, tables etc.)”
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Accepted only if the piece is vintage; large/office desks are also listed as not sellable.
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“Large wall units/display cabinets (4’ and over) unless vintage”
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Larger furniture items accepted via a free collection service.
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“Our Springhill Home & Furniture store is able to accept donations of furniture and home goods. Plus if you need help transporting larger items, we offer a free collection service.”
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must be in good condition, not scratched/marked/sun-bleached/worn
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“Large furniture items in good condition”
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Only via the charity's free furniture collection service, limited to postcodes CM6, CM16-CM24, IG9, IG10, CB10 (items too large to bring to a shop).
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“We accept: Sofas and armchairs Dining tables and chairs Occasional tables Quality bookcases Wardrobes Dressing tables Chests of drawers”
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In-store drop-off of large furniture requires calling ahead to arrange.
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“If you would like to bring your furniture to the centre yourself, we can accept donations of large furniture however, please give us a call first on 0131 551 7703 so that we can discuss and arrange your visit.”
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Larger furniture is only accepted at the separate Meadowfield Furniture & Homeware Store, which may also arrange a home collection.
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“Small items of furniture (our Meadowfield Furniture Store can accept larger items and may be able to collect these from you)”
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Furniture over 6ft is refused; smaller pieces are not addressed.
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“Furniture over 6ft”
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Free furniture collection, north east Essex only; desks/cabinets limited to home-office furniture (not commercial office); items must be in good saleable condition.
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“Larger items include: Sofas, suites and armchairs Tables, chairs, desks and cabinets (home office only) Beds and bedroom furniture”
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Only triple wardrobes, tall corner units and heavy (marble/granite) tables are named as refused.
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“Triple wardrobes Tall corner units Heavy tables (e.g., marble or granite)”
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Large furniture is taken via the dedicated collection service rather than shop drop-off.
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“A high proportion of the Hospice shops’ income is derived from the sale of larger items, such as good quality second hand furniture and white goods which require collection. The Hospice shops are able to offer a collection service for these and other large donated items.”
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Only accepted via the free home collection/delivery service (for sofas, suites, armchairs, tables, chairs, occasional furniture, bookcases and bedroom furniture); the team asks about the item in advance ('we will ask you about the furniture in advance to make sure it is something we can sell') and 'may be unable to accept your donation upon inspection'.
Their wording
“If you have large items of furniture or electrical items that you'd like to donate to St Raphael's Hospice but you're unable to drop them off at our Donation Centre, we can organise to pick them up from your house or office.”
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St Richard's Hospice category-wide rule
Furniture is not accepted as a walk-in shop or warehouse donation; it must be booked for collection via the online furniture-collection form.
Their wording
“If you’d like to give an item of furniture, click the link below. Please do not take furniture to a shop or to the warehouse in Leigh Sinton.”
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Only reclining chairs/sofas, large three-seater sofas and corner units are named as refused.
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“Reclining chairs or sofas Large 3 seater sofas Corner units”
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Only accepted undamaged, and only at selected stores (the Terminus, Chichester and Chalcroft, Bognor Regis furniture outlets).
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“Undamaged large furniture (Selected stores only)”
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Larger furniture is collected only if logistics partner Boxmove confirms acceptance based on condition and available warehouse space.
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“We work with logistics partner Boxmove to pick-up your larger items of furniture e.g. sofa's, beds and cupboards. Upload a photo of your item and your contact details using the link below, and Boxmove will confirm if they can accept the item depending on condition and/or available warehouse space.”
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Large-volume furniture donations must be arranged via the Castleford Furniture Shop (or the free furniture collection service) rather than dropped at a general shop.
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“For furniture, white goods and large volume donations, please contact: Castleford Furniture Shop: 01977 556836”
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Listed under "Furniture shop only" — accepted only at the dedicated Furniture Shop in Hexham; the same page also offers House Collections/Clearances (01434 447748), the same phone number as the Furniture Shop.
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“Bulky home furniture”
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Free furniture collection service only available if the item is already downstairs in the property.
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“All furniture needs to be downstairs in the property in order for us to collect it.”
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Accepted only via the free furniture collection service (phone or email to arrange, items assessed from photos, collection limited to Wirral addresses)
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“We offer a FREE furniture collection service for the following items: Sofas * Lounge furniture Dining tables & chairs Beds with mattresses * Bedroom furniture Other large items * Fire safety labels must still be attached to any upholstery items”
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Accepted
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“Furniture”
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Accepted
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“Furniture”
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Accepted
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“Furniture & electrical (all electrical items are PAT tested and passed)”
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Accepted
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“Furniture such as sofas, armchairs, dining tables, wardrobes, and beds”
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Accepted
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“Furniture”
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Accepted
Free collection is run via partner Boxmove.
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“We will arrange free collection of your furniture. We just ask that it’s in saleable condition. You can donate: – Sofas and armchairs – Tables – Chairs – Wardrobes, chests of drawers, dressers – Garden furniture – Beds and mattresses”
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Accepted
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“Furniture”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Large furniture'; oversized wall units/sideboards face separate size limits.
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“Such as beds, dining table sets (chairs included), wardrobes, TV stands, book cases and drawers.”
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Accepted
Collected free of charge from home, along with beds and bedroom furniture.
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“Sofas, suites and armchairs”
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Accepted
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“Furniture”
Not mentioned in 72 charities' guidance
Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.
- Accord Hospice
- Ashgate Hospicecare
- Barnardo's
- Bolton Hospice
- British Heart Foundation
- British Red Cross
- Butterwick Hospice
- Cancer Research UK
- Children's Hospice South West
- Cransley Hospice Trust
- DEBRA
- Demelza Hospice Care for Children
- Dogs Trust
- Dorothy House
- Douglas Macmillan Hospice
- Dr Kershaw's Hospice
- Ellenor
- Farleigh Hospice
- Garden House Hospice Care
- Heart of Kent Hospice
- Helen & Douglas House
- Hope House & Ty Gobaith Children's Hospices
- Hospice in the Weald
- Hospice Isle of Man
- Keech Hospice Care
- KEMP Hospice
- Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
- Lindsey Lodge Hospice
- LOROS Hospice
- Martin House Children's Hospice
- Mountbatten Isle of Wight
- Moya Cole Hospice
- Nottinghamshire Hospice
- Oxfam
- Pendleside Hospice
- Phyllis Tuckwell
- Pilgrims Hospices
- Primrose Hospice
- Prospect Hospice
- Queenscourt Hospice
- Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
- Rowans Hospice
- Salvation Army (SATCoL)
- Samaritans
- Shaw Trust
- St Andrew's Hospice (Lanarkshire)
- St Barnabas Hospice (Lincolnshire)
- St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire)
- St John's Hospice (Lancaster, Morecambe, Kendal & Garstang)
- St John's Hospice (London)
- St Luke's Hospice (Harrow & Brent)
- St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
- St Margaret's Hospice Care (Somerset)
- St Mary's Hospice
- St Nicholas Hospice Care
- St Peter's Hospice
- St Vincent's Hospice
- Sue Ryder
- Thames Hospice
- The Children's Trust
- The Myton Hospices
- The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Treetops Hospice Trust
- Trinity Hospice (Blackpool)
- Wakefield Hospice
- Wales Air Ambulance
- Weldmar Hospicecare
- Willen Hospice
- Willowbrook Hospice
- Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
- YMCA (England & Wales)