Can you donate it?

All items · Homeware & household

Rugs

Also covers: rug, small rugs, floor rug, area rug, hearth rug

Can you donate rugs to a UK charity shop? It depends.

The short answer It depends Of the 153 UK charities we track, 4 may accept in some cases, 4 say yes and 1 says no. Evidence last verified

Before donating

Clean rugs in good condition are accepted by many shops, but some refuse them on hygiene grounds or ask for a fire safety label, and large rugs can be refused simply for space.

Prepare it like this

Vacuum both sides and check for wear, stains and smells. Measure and label the size — and ring ahead for anything bigger than a hearth rug.

Charity by charity

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Not mentioned in 144 charities' guidance

Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.