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Donate items to a Sue Ryder charity shop near you
Donating unused or unwanted items to Sue Ryder helps us to offer expert end of life care and bereavement support.
How to donate items to Sue Ryder
- Drop-off in store: To donate your unused or unwanted items simply bring them along to your nearest Sue Ryder shop. It's a good idea to check in advance if we are able to accept your donation. Either speak to staff at the shop or use the menu below to check.
- Book a free furniture collection: If you're donating furniture, we may be able to collect it from your door. See Free furniture collections to check if we cover your area.
- Corporate donations: If you are a business or organisation who would like to donate items to be sold in our shops, we'd love to hear from you. See our information on corporate donations.
What type of donation would you like to make?
If you know what you want to donate, find out how you to get it to us and how we'll use it to support our work.
![A delivery driver stands in front of a Sue Ryder van holding a chair he has collected from a donor](https://media.sueryder.org/images/230216_SP_SUE_RYDER_RETAIL_011_DEL.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
![An illustration of a plug and socket](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Plug-illustration_standard.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
![Five bikes are in a rack outside of a Sue Ryder shop. They are in size order with a small child's bike on the far left and an adult bike on the far right.](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Bikes_1.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
![A customer buying clothes from a Sue Ryder shop assistant over the counter](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Customer-donating-clothes-to-shop.07088f91.fill-800x600.jpg)
![A photo of some paint pots for sale in one of our shops](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Frenchic_Paint_13a.original.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
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What difference will my donation make?
Big or small, your donations help us to provide more care for more people going through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness or the death of someone close to them - we’re there when it matters.
- Donations that raise £25 could pay for one hour of our expert care, helping people live the best life they possibly can.
- Donations that raise £50 could go towards grief counselling sessions for people coming to terms with the death of someone they love.
Find out more about the difference Sue Ryder makes in the lives of people who are dying or grieving.
How will my donation be sold?
Our wide network of shops, both in-person and online, means we can nearly always make the most of your donation.
Your items may be sold at your local Sue Ryder shop. Or our dedicated retail team may pass it on to one of our specialist stores including our eBay shop.
How can I find my local Sue Ryder shop?
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We have almost 400 charity shops across the UK selling donated items such as clothing, furniture, books, music and much more. Our shops are accepting donations, but please contact your local shop directly if you have any questions.