Guide to Charity Shops Accepting Donations in Milton Keynes
8 out of 10 people regularly donate unwanted items to charity shops but when it comes to donating furniture, 22 million items are thrown away each year. That means an awful lot ends up in landfill when it could be recycled or reused.
Finding a charity shop in Milton Keynes that accepts furniture donations as well as clothing and homeware is good to know, because if you’re one of the quarter of UK adults who replace a piece of furniture every year, you’re going to need it!
We’ve scoured the area to find the best charity shops in Milton Keynes that are accepting donations, large and small – so you can give your preloved items a new life.
1. Willen Hospice Charity Shops (Milton Keynes)
Willen Hospice provides compassionate care for adults with life-limiting illnesses across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Their network of Milton Keynes charity shops helps raise vital funds to support patients and their families through specialised end-of-life care.
There are several Willen Hospice shops around Milton Keynes accepting a wide range of donations, from clothing and books to bric-a-brac and small electricals.
If you're searching for charity shops in Milton Keynes that also accept furniture, the Kiln Farm store should be first on your list to check out.
Willen Hospice Kiln Farm Shop
One of the largest charity furniture shops Milton Keynes has to offer, the Kiln Farm branch accepts sofas, tables, wardrobes, and other quality furniture alongside clothing, accessories and homewares.
You can drop off your items in person or free furniture collections are available for local residents, though it’s best to get in touch with plenty of notice to guarantee availability. You can email collectionsandclearance@willen-hospice.org.uk or call them on 01908 578253.
Ensure all donations are clean and in good condition. Damaged or broken items, including non-working electronics, may not be accepted.
Address: 3 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3HA
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm
Willen Hospice Bletchley Shop
Donations are welcomed during Bletchley shop’s opening hours. They accept clothing and shoes, homeware, kitchenware and jewellery. A full list of what the shop accepts can be found on their website.
If you have good quality, undamaged, clean furniture to donate, they ask that you call to arrange a free collection on 01908 648377.
For those with lots to donate (more than around 30kg, or 3-4 full charity bags), the Kiln Farm distribution centre (above) is the best place to drop them off, as it is equipped to handle bulk collections.
Address: 80 - 82 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2RU
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday), 10am to 4pm (Sunday)
2. Oxfam Charity Shops (Milton Keynes)
The network of Oxfam charity shops in Milton Keynes includes a dedicated online hub, where they sell donated clothing and accessories through their online shop, and smaller retail locations. So, it’s easy to support their work whether you're donating clothes, books or furniture.
It’s best to ring the hub on 01908 305411 before making any in-person drop-offs. You can also donate for free by post. Just order a donation bag online.
Oxfam Online Hub (Central Milton Keynes)
The Oxfam Hub Milton Keynes helps process stock for Oxfam’s online shop. It accepts in-person donations during opening hours, such as clothes, shoes, accessories, books, as well as small household goods like kitchenware, games, toys and memorabilia.
While the focus is on smaller items suitable for online resale, you can contact the team in advance on 01908 305411 if you have an item you’d like to donate but are unsure if they’ll accept. Furniture and large electricals are not accepted at this site.
Address: c/o Oxfam Southern Logistics Centre, Milton Point, Garamonde Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, MK8 8DF
Open Days: Monday to Friday
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm
3. Age UK Charity Shops (Milton Keynes)
Age UK runs a network of charity shops in Milton Keynes where you can donate clothes, furniture, books and household items. Their shops help fund services for older people across the city and are a trusted option with several convenient locations.
In the Prime Furniture (Kiln Farm)
This Age UK charity furniture shop in Milton Keynes accepts sofas, tables, wardrobes and other large furniture items, as well as homeware and small electricals.
A free charity furniture collection service is available for bulky donations – ideal if you're unable to transport them yourself. You can book this by calling the shop on 01908 266690.
Address: 6 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, England, MK11 3HB
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday), 11am to 4pm (Sunday)
Age UK Bletchley Shop
A high-street shop in Bletchley accepting clothing, books, accessories, small household items, and bric-a-brac. You can contact them on 01908 8645678 if you have any queries about what items they’ll accept. Please contact the furniture store in Kiln Farm if you have larger items to donate.
Address: 43 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2DR
Open Days: Monday to Saturday
Opening Hours: 9am to 4:30pm
Age UK Stony Stratford Shop
A friendly neighbourhood shop in the heart of Stony Stratford that welcomes donations of furniture, clothing and retro paraphernalia. Donations are sometimes restricted to a certain number of bags and only accepted on certain days. It’s best to contact the store on 01908 562830 to find out more.
Address: 23 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AA
Open Days: Monday to Saturday
Opening Hours: 9am to 4:30pm
For the full list of shops in and around Milton Keynes, check out the Age UK website.
4. Sue Ryder Charity Shop (Bletchley)
The Sue Ryder Bletchley shop, located in Queensway’s busy shopping area, supports those reaching end of life.
It welcomes a wide range of donations, including clothing, shoes, bric-a-brac, books and larger household items such as fridge freezers, washing machines, dryers, and microwaves that are working and in good condition, plus good-quality furniture.
Smaller donations can be brought through the front entrance during opening hours, while larger or heavier donations can be delivered to the back of the store. A nearby public car park makes access easier for those dropping off goods.
Address: 91-93 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2DW
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday), 10am to 4pm (Sunday)
5. Barnardo’s Charity Shop (Ashland, Milton Keynes)
The Barnardo’s charity shop in Ashland accepts pre-loved items including clothes, books, toys, homeware and working electricals.
Some of the larger Barnardo’s stores outside Milton Keynes accept furniture donations, and you can use their store finder to find your nearest one, or call your local Barnardo’s to see if they can accommodate.
Proceeds go directly towards Barnardo’s work with vulnerable children, including those facing poverty, abuse, disability or challenges in care.
Address: Units 3 & 4, Yearlstone Square, Ashland, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AT
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Opening Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Saturday), 10am to 4pm (Sunday)
6. British Red Cross Charity Shop (Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes)
Tucked away on the historic high street in Stony Stratford, this British Red Cross charity shop takes donations of everyday items to help people in crisis across the UK and around the world, including clothing, accessories, shoes, books, toys, small homewares and bric-a-brac.
It’s a great local option for those in the north-west of the city looking for Milton Keynes charity shops that are easy to access without heading into the city centre.
Call the shop on 01908 260398 before making any special trips to donate. There is no collection service, and they don’t accept furniture.
Address: 38 High Street, Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1AF
Open Days: Monday to Saturday
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm
Decluttering in Milton Keynes? Here’s What to Do with Items You Can’t Donate
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