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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I have a sofa. It's a bit faded but it's still in good condition and perfectly usable.

I wish to get rid of this sofa. I'm happy to give it away but ideally I'd like it to go to someone who really needs it. Perhaps someone who has just been housed and is trying to get back on their feet but has nothing? Maybe someone starting over after leaving an abusive relationship?

I am aware I can freecycle it or advertise it on farcebook groups but I have no way of knowing who is most in need of it.

Does anyone have any ideas about how else I could donate it to someone in real need?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Contact a housing charity directly? They'll know who has genuine need.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Don't know if there everywhere but we have a thing called called home start, you give your stuff to them and then people who are setting up home like young families or anyone in need they give it to them

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


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Contact a housing charity directly? They'll know who has genuine need.

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They tend to refer people to community furniture projects, who usually resell the furniture (albeit cheaply). I've tried this in the past.

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"Don't know if there everywhere but we have a thing called called home start, you give your stuff to them and then people who are setting up home like young families or anyone in need they give it to them"

I'll see if there's one here.

I thought about contacting a domestic violence charity to see if there's any way I could donate it to someone recently rehoused or about to be rehoused. The worst they can say is that they can't help, I suppose.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I've found in the past that it is surprisingly difficult to give things away. Even good stuff. No one ever wants to collect anything and if you're not careful you end up traipsing around with it to various friends and charities, as if you are trying to give away leprosy.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

The Salvation Army Furniture Project seems to be your best bet VV.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use Streetbank.com

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By *ust MonicaWoman
over a year ago

CAMBRIDGESHIRE


"Don't know if there everywhere but we have a thing called called home start, you give your stuff to them and then people who are setting up home like young families or anyone in need they give it to them

I'll see if there's one here.

I thought about contacting a domestic violence charity to see if there's any way I could donate it to someone recently rehoused or about to be rehoused. The worst they can say is that they can't help, I suppose."

Try safer places or woman's aid? Also the homeless section of ur local authority (they have temp accommodation and often people need stuff) or look at homeless shelters in ur area? Foodbank always have people in need of not only food but items including bedding, household items and clothes

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

We once donated a 3 and 2 seated Sofas to a local Charity that helped the poor and on benefits etc..

Just so happens about a few months later we actually found it in a friends house..

The CHARITY - had only charged them 300quid for it !!!

Charity ripping off the poor.. whats next

That's sad..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i dont use facebook mch but recently got rid of soemthing through a local find swap sell thing - i have got rid now but people put up things for free or wanting stuff all the time- one family had had a fire and left with nothing - i swear they could fill the new place three times over with donations off people - might be worth a look if you use it

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By *ee Viante OP   Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"We once donated a 3 and 2 seated Sofas to a local Charity that helped the poor and on benefits etc..

Just so happens about a few months later we actually found it in a friends house..

The CHARITY - had only charged them 300quid for it !!!

Charity ripping off the poor.. whats next

That's sad.. "

This is exactly what I want to avoid.

I don't think it's actually good enough for them to have the cheek to sell, (it is a bit faded, but would do someone trying to get back on their feet). Mind you, sometimes organisations have more cheek than I give them credit for.

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