How to donate
If you have any good quality furniture or electrical goods to donate please call the scheme on 01438 362900, or email info@stevenagefrs.org.uk.
We cannot always respond to calls immediately so please leave a message.
When disscussing the item, we will ask you to check it for compliance with current fire safety legislation, (see labels below).
This year your donations have allowed us to recycle over 54 tonnes of furniture in support of nearly 4000 Stevenage residents.
Click to see some examples of furniture previously donated to the scheme
What items do we need?
We need electrical items that are in good clean working order such as:
- electric cookers
- fridges
- freezers
- fridge freezers
- washing machines
- tumble driers
- vacuum cleaners
We also need bedroom items including:
- double beds
- single beds
- bunk beds
- wardrobes
- bedside cabinets
- chests of drawers
All beds must be in good clean condition and conform to current fire safety legislation, (see labels below).
Lounge and dining room furniture in demand include:
- lounge suites
- coffee tables
- book cases
- cupboards
- units/stands for televisions/stereos
- modern wall units
- dining room / kitchen tables and chairs
All upholstered items must be in good clean condition and conform to current fire safety legislation, (see labels below).
We also accept household goods such as bedding, curtains, towels and carpets in good clean condition.
Collections
We collect donations from Stevenage and nearby villages. Donors may also deliver items by prior arrangement.
Staff and volunteers are provided with identification cards which can be inspected on arrival.
Why we have to refuse some donations
Unfortunately, we sometimes have to refuse offers of donations. We act on behalf of our customers to ensure that they receive quality items in good condition.
Current fire safety legislation labels
All Furnishings that include upholstery must conform to the appropriate 'Fire Safety' regulations in order for us to be able to pass it on. Therefore, any furniture of this type must have the necessary fire safety labels attached and must state that the covers and fillings are both cigarette and match-resistant.
This image is an example of the type of label to be found on sofas etc.
This image is another example of the type of label to be found on sofas etc.
Mattresses and bed bases must have this label attached.
