Tips from our customers where to donate to or find some hidden gems.

Giving belongings or your time to charity can benefit you too if you know the right places!

Elephant Self Storage customers often donate small furniture to  St. Vincent de Paul.  Elephant collects the furniture on behalf of the customer and Michael and David from St Vincent de Paul, collect the goods. Check out their online shop here. All funds raised by Vincent’s Shop are used by St Vincent de Paul to support people in need.

If you are looking for a one off piece on a budget why not shop online on Oxfam Home Store. With an extensive selection of furniture to antique china tea-sets with shops in Belfast and Dublin have they will have you covered while helping vital work around the world with communities affected by poverty.

Barnardos Brand New, sell brand new bridal, occasional wear and high quality second-hand clothing for men, women and children donated by wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers for sale at reduced prices, . Barnardos campaign to provide a safe environment for children in Ireland.

Age Action offer a collection for household clear outs and clothing donations in the Dublin area. Items collected by their collection service team are then sorted, steam pressed, sized and priced. Any clothing not sold is recycled onto a textile merchant, so all garments you donate raises income for the charity shop.

When donating take up the opportunity to look through the excellent quality clothing, footwear, household and collectable some charities can offer!

Why not get something original for half the price!