Best Charity Shops Accepting Donations in Swindon

Every year, around 350,000 tonnes of clothing and 670,000 tonnes of furniture are thrown away in the UK — much of it still perfectly usable. Donating to charity shops near you is one of the simplest ways to support the circular economy and stop good-quality items ending up in landfill. If you have larger pieces to part with, like sofas, fridges or other bulky items, many charity shops in Swindon even offer free furniture collection.

We’ve rounded up some of the best charity shops in Swindon that accept donations and collect furniture, so you can give your old items a new lease of life.

1. BHF Furniture & Electrical Charity Shop

Located on Bridge Street in the town centre, the British Heart Foundation’s Swindon store accepts good-quality preloved furniture, electricals and homewares, with proceeds helping to fund life-saving research. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a furniture charity shop in Swindon or need free furniture collection — this store offers both.

You can arrange free collection for large items through their online booking form. Just share the details, and a team member will be in touch within five working days.

Smaller donations, like clothes and toys, can be dropped off in store during opening hours or sent via Collect+. The shop is on a pedestrianised street, so if you need to check vehicle access or have questions, call 01793 399515.

Some items can’t be accepted, such as used swimwear, electric blankets, tumble dryers or upholstered furniture without fire safety labels. If in doubt, give the store a call for guidance.

 

Address: 27-29 Bridge Street, Swindon SN1 1BP
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 4pm (Sunday)

2. Prospect Hospice Furniture and Home Store

You’ll find the Prospect Hospice Furniture & Home Store on Hobley Drive in Stratton. This charity shop focuses on secondhand furniture, homeware and electricals, with all proceeds helping to fund specialist end-of-life care for people across Swindon, Marlborough and north-east Wiltshire.

If you have larger items to donate, Prospect offers a free furniture collection service for Swindon residents. You can book online by filling in the form or emailing vanbookings@prospect-hospice.net with your details, address and photos of the items (fire labels included where needed). You can also call 01793 376177 and leave a message — someone will get back to you within two working days.

Smaller donations, such as books and toys, are welcome during opening hours, but it’s a good idea to phone ahead to check they have space. Please don’t leave donations outside the shop.

The store has taken over the Middletons unit. 

Address: Hobley Dr, Stratton, Swindon SN3 4NS
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 4pm (Sunday)

3. Sue Ryder Charity Shop (Swindon Old Town)

This long-established charity shop on Victoria Road in Swindon’s Old Town is part of the wider Sue Ryder network. Donations of secondhand furniture, homeware and small electricals help fund expert palliative care and bereavement support.

You’re welcome to drop off donations at the front of the shop during opening hours. There’s on-street loading and nearby parking to make it easy.

For larger pieces, Sue Ryder offers free furniture collection. You can book online by entering your postcode and filling in an online form or call the local shop on 01793 423957 or the national line on 0333 0031883.

Donations must be in good condition and have the right safety labels. The shop can’t take white goods, electric blankets or mattresses without proper fire tags. If you’re unsure, a full list of items they can’t accept is available on their website or just give them a call for advice.

 

Address: 118 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3BH
Opening Hours: 9am to 4:30pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am to 4pm (Sunday)

4. Kennet Furniture Refurbiz Charity (KFR)

KFR is a white goods and furniture reuse charity that offers free furniture collections in Swindon to help cut down landfill waste and support local families. Donated items are refurbished and either sold at low cost or given free to people in crisis.

To book a free collection, Swindon residents can get in touch by phone (01380 720200), email (info@kfr.org.uk) or via Facebook. Collections in Swindon take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

KFR accepts a wide range of white goods and furniture, including beds, wardrobes, cookers and TVs — as long as items are in good, clean condition. They can’t take gas appliances, broken fridges or anything without the required safety labels. Please note they don’t accept drop-offs, collection only. If in doubt about what’s accepted, check out their donations policy online.

 

Address: Unit 6B (5), Hopton Park Industrial Estate, London Road, Devizes SN10 2EU
Opening Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Thursday), 8:30am to 4pm (Friday), 9:30am to 1:30pm (Saturday)

5. Cancer Research UK Charity Shop

This large Cancer Research UK charity shop in Greenbridge Retail Park is one of Swindon’s best charity shops for secondhand furniture, fashion and homeware. All profits go towards Cancer Research UK’s vital research and treatment breakthroughs.

They offer free furniture collection in Swindon through Boxmove. You can book online or call 01793 431820. Items are checked on collection and must be safe, complete and suitable for resale.

Smaller donations — like clothes, accessories, books, DVDs and small electricals — can be dropped off in store during opening hours. They don’t accept white goods or damaged items. If you’re unsure whether something can be donated, email donationstation@cancer.org.uk before you travel or check out their full list of accepted items.

 

Address: Unit 7, Greenbridge Retail Park, Swindon SN3 3SG
Opening Hours: 9am to 6:30pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10:30am to 4:30pm (Sunday)

Can’t Donate? Here’s How to Responsibly Dispose of Furniture and Bulky Waste in Swindon

Not everything can be donated, and if a Swindon charity shop isn’t an option, HIPPO offers a quick, eco-friendly alternative. From worn-out mattresses and broken furniture to garden waste and old white goods, our Swindon waste removal services help you clear space responsibly. Choose skip hire for bigger jobs, a convenient HIPPOBAG for smaller clear-outs, or our Man & Van team if you want all the heavy lifting done for you.