Guide to Charity Shops Accepting Donations in Portsmouth
If you live locally, donating your unwanted furniture or homeware to a Portsmouth charity is a great way to sustainably dispose of quality items while keeping them out of landfills.
Whether you're looking for charity shops in Southsea, the North End or the city centre, this guide provides an overview of a range of Portsmouth charity shops that accept donations.
1. British Heart Foundation (Portsmouth city centre)
By donating your items to British Heart Foundation charity shop in Portsmouth city centre, you’re giving unwanted furniture and homeware a second lease of life, while supporting vital research into heart disease, stroke, and vascular dementia.
Conveniently located in the city's commercial district, the Portsmouth Home & Fashion BHF shop offers free donation collection services via van or post. For larger furniture, such as desks, chairs, curtains, and garden furniture, you can arrange a free van collection by filling out an online form and selecting a time slot. Smaller items such as clothing, CDs/DVDs, and homeware can be donated via local Collect+ points.
For safety reasons, they cannot accept upholstered items without fire safety labels, certain white goods such as washers and dryers, or any items that are broken or cannot be sold.
2. DEBRA (Southsea) Charity Shop
DEBRA Furniture & Electrical accept a wide range of donations, from electrical appliances, to furniture, clothing, books and other common household items. For a full list of items they do not accept, refer to their donation guide.
Donations can be dropped off at the store, or if you live within 25 miles of the location, you can request a free collection service for larger items like furniture and electricals. All furniture must have fire safety labels and meet health and safety guidelines. For smaller donations, such as clothing and homeware, you can send them by post using any box you have available.
Your donations support DEBRA’s research and care for those living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a painful genetic skin condition. The charity funds research and support individuals affected by EB, improving their quality of life and advancing treatments.
3. Sam’s Place (Southsea)
Sam’s Place is a unique local charity shop and community hub in Southsea. They accept a variety of donations, including clothing, electrical items, household goods such as bedding, glasses, vases, and dinner sets, as well as books and toys for children.
If you're based locally in Southsea, you can arrange a free collection service by calling them on 0239 282 1199. The charity also encourages the upcycling of textiles and haberdashery items like wool, embroidery thread, and cotton.
Your donations contribute to the Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire, a volunteer-led support centre. The charity provides 24/7 support via phone and webchat, offering help to those who are struggling or facing emotional challenges.
4. Naomi House & Jacksplace Charity Shop (North End & Cosham)
in North End, Portsmouth, is one of 20 charity shops across central Southern England dedicated to supporting local hospices. The donations they receive help fund care for over 500 families and more than 1,000 children and young adults in the region with life-limiting illnesses.
Their charity shop in North End accepts a wide range of items, including clothing, accessories, household goods such as ornaments, paintings, vases, and dishware, as well as children's bikes and small electrical items like radios, CD/DVD players, lamps, cameras, and flat-screen TVs with remote controls. If you’re considering of donating an item to Naomi House & Jacksplace charity shop but aren’t sure if they’ll accept it, check their donation guide for more details.
All donated items must be in good, saleable condition and can be dropped off either in-store or at their warehouse. For more information, you can call 023 9266 3343.
5. Rowans Hospice (Multiple Charity Shops in Portsmouth)
Rowans Hospice has four locations across Portsmouth—in Fratton, Cosham, Southsea, and Farlington—so no matter where you're located, you can easily donate your unwanted items at a nearby charity shop or at their Farlington warehouse.
They accept clothing, bedding, accessories, toys, and homeware, alongside upholstered furniture such as sofas and armchairs, provided they have fire safety labels and are free from rips, stains, or chips. Rowans Hospice also offer a furniture collection service from Monday to Friday. To arrange a collection, call 023 9238 3611 or complete their Furniture Collection Request form online to select a convenient timeslot.
What to do with items that can’t be donated to Portsmouth charity shops?
If your items can’t be donated or you don’t have the time or means to do so, don’t worry – we're here to help. At HIPPO, we collect furniture and bulky items across the whole city of Portsmouth, including mattresses, white goods, and garden waste, even if they’re not in saleable condition. Our expert team ensures that any items they collect are disposed of safely and sustainably, recycling wherever possible.