The UK charity shop finder
Charity shop near me
Find local shops, plan your visit and give pre-loved things a new home.
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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 the Charity Retail Association’s postcode search, which covers member charities’ shops. For a particular chain, open its official locator: 18 UK chains are compared below. Check the branch’s current opening hours, accepted donations and collection availability before travelling.
Search many charity shops at once
These directories cover many charities, which helps if you do not mind which cause a shop supports.
- Charity Retail Association: Find a shop →Postcode search across member charities’ shops (5, 10 or 20 mile radius). Members run most, but not all, UK charity shops.
- Hospice UK: find a hospice →Finds local hospices; most run their own charity shops, listed on each hospice’s website.
UK charity shops in numbers
- Charity shops in the UK
- more than 9,900
- June 2026
- Share of all retail units
- 3.3%
- June 2026
- Volunteers
- more than 223,500
- June 2026
- Average spend per sale
- £7.51
- April–June 2026
Source: Charity Retail Association charity shop statistics, checked . Sector figures, not shops run by this website.
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 | Collection and notes | Official locator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam | Clothes, books, music, homeware, donated online too | One of the largest chains, with specialist bookshops and an online shop. | Find Oxfam shops → |
| British Heart Foundation | Clothes, furniture, electricals, homeware | Free collection in some areas. Runs dedicated furniture & electrical stores with free home collection. | Find British Heart Foundation shops → |
| Cancer Research UK | Clothes, accessories, books, homeware | High-street shops nationwide. Furniture superstores can book a free collection within about 20 miles; not every superstore takes furniture. | Find Cancer Research UK shops → |
| Barnardo’s | Clothes, toys, books, bric-a-brac | Around 500 stores. Free furniture collection from selected stores only: phone the store first. | Find Barnardo’s shops → |
| Sue Ryder | Clothes, furniture, homeware | Free collection in some areas. Many larger stores take furniture and offer collection. | Find Sue Ryder shops → |
| Salvation Army | Clothes, homeware, furniture; clothing banks too | Free collection in some areas. Shops plus one of the UK’s largest textile-bank networks. Free furniture collection is booked through a local donation centre. | Find Salvation Army shops → |
| Age UK | Clothes, books, homeware, furniture in larger stores | Free collection in some areas. Local Age UK partners run many of the shops. | Find Age UK shops → |
| Mind | Clothes, books, music, homeware | Shops in more than 160 communities across England and Wales support local Mind services. | Find Mind shops → |
| Scope | Clothes, accessories, homeware | Donation drop-off in store and via donation points. | Find Scope shops → |
| Shelter | Clothes, books, vintage, homeware | Includes boutique and specialist stores. Only a few shops offer local collection. | Find Shelter shops → |
| PDSA | Clothes, books, homeware, pet accessories | An animal cause on the high street — kindred spirits. | Find PDSA shops → |
| Cats Protection | Clothes, books, bric-a-brac | Shops fund local cat adoption centres. | Find Cats Protection shops → |
| RSPCA | Clothes, books, homeware | Many shops are run by local RSPCA branches. | Find RSPCA shops → |
| Emmaus | Furniture, electricals, homeware, clothes | Free collection in some areas. Superstore-style secondhand, strong on furniture. | Find Emmaus shops → |
| British Red Cross | Clothes, books, homeware; furniture and electricals in some shops | Some furniture and electrical shops can collect: call the shop. Also runs bridal and vintage shops. | Find British Red Cross shops → |
| Save the Children | Clothes, books, toys, small homeware | Around 83 community shops. Does not offer collection or take large furniture. | Find Save the Children shops → |
| Marie Curie | Clothes, books, homeware | Over 130 shops. Furniture is not currently accepted. | Find Marie Curie shops → |
| Blue Cross | Clothes, books, homeware | Over 50 shops across England and Wales, funding pet rehoming and vet care. | Find Blue Cross 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, RSPCA and Blue Cross 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 and Sue Ryder take online bookings for free collection by postcode. The Salvation Army books collections through local donation centres, Cancer Research UK collects from its furniture superstores, and some Barnardo’s, British Red Cross and Emmaus shops collect locally. Save the Children and Marie Curie do not offer collection. Items usually need fire safety labels. 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, Blue Cross, 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.
How many charity shops are there in the UK?
The Charity Retail Association counts more than 9,900 charity shops in the UK (June 2026), about 3.3% of all retail units. They are supported by more than 223,500 volunteers. See the Charity Retail Association statistics.
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 — locators, shop counts and collection notes checked; confirm live details with each branch · Editorial policy