TELEPHONE:
01277 222050
EMAIL:
admin@lighthousefurniture.org
SHOP OPENING HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9am - 4.30pm
SATURDAYS: 9am - 2pm
Your local reuse charity
Donate Items
Without the local community donating their unwanted furniture, electricals and household items we would not be able to offer the service that we do.
We accept most furniture items, providing that they are not ‘built in’ or are oversized. They need to be in a good, reusable condition, and comply with fire safety and trading standards regulations. We also accept donations of new or unused items.
Items we need:
Furniture
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Dining table (up to six-seater) and chairs*
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Tables - Coffee, side etc
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Sofas* (up to 180cm/6’6” long, unless modular) and chairs*
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Bookcases
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Chest of drawers
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Wardrobes (singles and doubles up to 195cm/6’6” high, triples if modular)
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Bed frames and unmarked mattresses*
* Items donated must have fire reg labels
Electrical appliances in working order
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Flat screen TV’s (newer than 2009)
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Washing machines, cookers, fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers, dishwashers, tumble dryers etc
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Small electrical goods – air fryers, irons, toasters, kettles etc
Kitchenware, Tableware etc
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Pots and pans
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Dining sets
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Ovenware
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Cooking and baking items
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Pictures (in frames or mounts)
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Other bric-a-brac
Soft furnishings
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Clean Curtains and blinds
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Clean Sheets and Duvet cover sets (not Duvets themselves)
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Clean Cushions
What we can’t take
Sadly, there are some items that we just can't take. Often these are large items such as super-king beds or large sofas, as they just won't fit into our customers' homes. Other items we can’t take are those that are simply out-of-date or out of fashion, such as TV units, CDs/videos and their players and storage. Baby equipment and toys are not part of our charitable regulations.
If you have any doubt about items you wish to donate, please email us on admin@lighthousefurniture.org or phone on 01277 222050.
What happens if we can't reuse donated items
Some items simply can’t be reused or resold. When that happens, we ensure they’re recycled responsibly through accredited UK recycling partners.
How to get items to us
Drop Off
You can drop items off directly to our shop during opening hours (if your items are large, please deliver them after 2.30pm). When you arrive, just ask one of our staff where to place it.
Pick up
For more bulky items that you are unable to drop off yourself, we can collect them FREE of charge. We pick-up from
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Brentwood
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Shenfield
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Chelmsford
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Billericay
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Basildon
... And surrounding areas
Please email us on admin@lighthousefurniture.org or phone on 01277 222050 to book a pickup.
What is Gift Aid?
When you donate, we will ask if you can Gift Aid?
If you are a UK taxpayer, you have the power to make your donations go further without spending a penny. Gift Aid is a scheme that lets UK taxpayers boost their charity donations by 25%. So, if you’re a UK taxpayer, please let us know, so that we can claim Gift Aid on your donation. It’s easy to do and really makes a difference.
Click Gift Aid button for more information
How You Can Support Us
There are various ways in which you can support Lighthouse Furniture Project.
From donations and volunteering to fundraising and corporate sponsorship. Please see our PAYPAL Donate link
Volunteer
Lighthouse Furniture Project could not do what it does without the amazing help from its volunteers and supporters.
We provide volunteering opportunities for everyone over the age of 18, whether working, retired, or between jobs.
Retail sales• Warehousing & logistics• Customer telephone enquiries• Administration• Promotions and marketing• Van driving & van assistance• Furniture or appliance repairs• P.A.T. testing
If you would like to be a part of our charity volunteering team we would love to hear from you.
You can download our Volunteer Application Pack by clicking on the link below.
Fundraise
Fundraising allows us to continue applying additional discounts to items to support those in poverty, on low incomes or in housing crisis.
Whatever kind of fundraising support you are able to offer, we’re always grateful when our local community gets behind us.
For more information, contact Lighthouse and we can answer any questions you might have.
Sponsor
If you’re a local company who’d like to build brand awareness and support your local community, sponsorship is a fantastic way to do this.
We’ll be happy to discuss putting plans in place that can help to really showcase your business and improve public perception of you as a company.
