We all know the declutter pile set up: keep, throw and donate, but a common question we get asked is ‘Where can you donate furniture in Newcastle?’
When preparing to move, it can be the perfect time to declutter your home, and this can often involve the decision of whether some items of furniture need to stay or go.
Maybe you’re trying your best to embody Marie Kondo and asking yourself, ‘Does this bring me joy?’ Or maybe you’re questioning if it is time to let go of the lounge you’ve had since your uni share house days.
Whatever your situation is, getting rid of your existing used furniture can be tricky. You don’t want it to go to waste, but you might not have the capability to deliver it to a new location. And battling the back-and-forth negotiations on Facebook Marketplace isn’t for everybody.
Luckily for you, we have made a list of places that will accept quality donated furniture.
Keep reading to find out where you can donate furniture in Newcastle.
Got Your Back Sista (GYBS) is a not-for-profit based in Newcastle that is dedicated to supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and are at risk of living below the poverty line. GYBS accepts quality household items in good condition that will help victims get back on their feet, including:
Survivor’s R Us is a not-for-profit charity supporting survivors of domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment. They accept quality second hand goods including homewares, furniture and whitegoods. They are in Cardiff.
There are plenty of locations state and Australia-wide that accept furniture donations, including:
St Vincent De Paul (Vinnies) assists people experiencing poverty and inequality and have several stores Australia-wide that accept furniture and electrical goods that are sold to raise funds for those in need. Not all shops accept all items though, so be sure to check first before dropping in.
Friends with Dignity is an organisation with a mission to support adults and children impacted by domestic violence. They accept quality second-hand electrical items and goods that support families to rebuild their lives in the Hunter, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Kingaroy and Perth regions.
Givit is an Australian organisation based in Brisbane, QLD dedicated to matching your generosity with genuine needs of Australian families. Instead of traditional donations, they focus on specific items that families urgently require, allowing you to match your contributions with their immediate needs.
We do recommend you contact any of the listed charities to confirm they have capacity to accept large donations before donating furniture.
There are many deserving charities in Newcastle and Australia-wide that accept furniture donations, and we encourage you to do further research to find additional charities when donating goods.
Even after all those donations, it is likely you will still have quite a bit to move into your new home.