Charity Shops in Milton Keynes
Charity shops across Milton Keynes sell donated clothing, books, furniture and household goods to raise funds for local, national and international causes. This page lists charity shops in Milton Keynes and its surrounding towns, including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney, with contact details, opening hours, reviews and a summary of what customers say about each shop.
8 matching charity shops
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★ 4 (42)
Willen Hospice Furniture Store
📍 3 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford DeliveryStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- helpful staff
- good selection
- delivery available
- supports charity
- inconsistent item acceptance
- sold item resold in error
- some pricing seen as high
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★ 4.1 (17)
Oxfam
📍 12 High St, Stony Stratford Step-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- Wide range of donated goods
- Fairly graded and priced vinyl
- Friendly staff for many visitors
- Fair trade products
- Some items seen as overpriced
- No dogs allowed, communicated abruptly
- Reports of unwelcoming staff
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Popular ★ 4.7 (9)
Age UK
📍 23 High St, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingCard paymentsContactless
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What customers say review highlights
- good selection
- friendly staff
- spacious store
- bric-a-brac and clothing range
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Popular ★ 4.7 (19)
MK Scrapstore
📍 4 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingOn-site servicesStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- wide craft selection
- supports children's charity
- friendly volunteers
- hire equipment and courses
- membership required
- pricing not always low or clear
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Popular ★ 4.8 (17)
Milton Keynes Play Association
📍 2 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingLGBTQ+ friendlyOn-site services
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What customers say review highlights
- well organised fun sessions
- friendly helpful staff
- affordable and free activities
- varied scrap store materials
- one billing and communication dispute
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Popular ★ 4.8 (5)
British Red Cross shop, Stoney Stratford
📍 38 High St, Stony Stratford Card paymentsContactlessOn-site services
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly staff
- good selection
- good music range
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Popular ★ 4.5 (23)
Willen Hospice Donation Centre
📍 5 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingOn-site servicesStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly helpful staff
- easy boot unloading
- quick donation process
- furniture donations sometimes refused
- one door-collection complaint
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Popular ★ 4.9 (21)
Baby Basics MK
📍 Barford, Galley Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingOn-site servicesStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- organised donation process
- friendly helpful volunteers
- worthwhile cause
- wide range of essentials
Choosing a charity shop in Milton Keynes
Most charity shops in Milton Keynes are run by registered charities, which you can verify on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register using the charity name or number, often displayed in-store or on receipts. Shops that sell electrical goods should PAT test items before resale, and those selling upholstered furniture must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988, so look for fire-safety labels on sofas and mattresses. If you plan to donate, ask whether the shop is signed up to Gift Aid, which lets the charity reclaim 25p for every eligible pound from HMRC at no extra cost to you.
Donating and volunteering locally
Many charity shops accept donations of clean, saleable clothing, books and small homeware during opening hours, and some offer free collection for larger furniture within the Milton Keynes area. Furniture reuse projects and larger charities may hold a waste carrier registration for household collections, and items such as beds and sofas will only be accepted if they carry the correct fire-safety labelling. If you would like to volunteer, most shops welcome help with sorting, pricing and till work, and roles are usually open to anyone regardless of prior retail experience.
How do I donate items to a charity shop in Milton Keynes?
Take clean, saleable items to the shop during opening hours, or contact the shop first if you have large furniture, as some offer free local collection. Upholstered furniture must keep its fire-safety label, and it helps to sign a Gift Aid declaration so the charity can reclaim tax on your donation.
Can I be sure a shop is a genuine registered charity?
Ask for the charity name and registration number, then check it against the Charity Commission for England and Wales register online. Registered charities also display their status on signage, receipts and Gift Aid paperwork.