Guide to Horsham’s Charity Shops

Horsham has an abundance of charity shops stocking absolutely tons of one off hidden gems. With Christmas coming up and so many gifts to buy, why not see what the local charity shops can offer you?

Alternatively, if you are having a pre-Christmas clear out please help the local causes by donating your unwanted items.

Chloe’s

Chloe’s is a particularly large charity shop located to the left of KFC in the Bishopric area. Chloe’s sells a range of furniture, clothing, household items and toys.  Although independent, the profits are donated to the local church of The Salvation Army to develop its “HOPE IN” programme. To find out more about Chloe’s visit their website or if you are interested in volunteering you can find out more about that here.

26 – 28 Bishopric, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1QN, 01403 253542, [email protected]

Horsham Matters

Set up by Horsham Churches Together (HTC) their aim is to provide practical support to those in need in the local area.  They sell a range of furniture, electricals in full working order and kid’s toys. The donated kid’s toys have to be unsoiled, in mint condition and complete. This may be a great place to pick up a few last minute Christmas goodies! To find out more about Horsham Matters and how you can help check out their website.

Tanfield Garage, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1TR, [email protected]

Cancer Research East Street

This store sells a range of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. High quality homeware and linens. Books, CD’s, DVDs and electricals. As many of you will know, Cancer Research UK pioneers life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured! If you fancy popping in to have a browse the shop is open 09:00 – 17:30 Mon-Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 Sundays.  More info here.

14 East Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1HL, 01403 258526. There is a second shop located in West Street: 33 West Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1PB, 01403 210838

Friends of St Catherine’s Hospice

These shops are critical to the delivery of hospice care and generates around 20% of the charity’s income each year. There is a great selection of high quality items in store to suit all budgets. This branch accepts furniture so please donate any unwanted items! Visit the shop and have a browse round yourself; you may be surprised at the sheer size of the shop! It’s a real Aladdin’s cave. More information about the charity can be found on their main website.

17 East Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1HH, 01403 211078

British Heart Foundation

This shop sells a range of clothing, shoes and accessories, books, CD’s, toys and household items. You will be surprised what little gems you can find in store. By shopping here you are helping towards their ongoing lifesaving work.

26 West Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1PB, 01403 264861.

Age UK Horsham District

This is an independent local charity, providing activities and services that promote, influence and improve the wellbeing and quality of life for the elderly in Horsham. Their charity shop is located in the Carfax next to Cellys Hairdressers. They sell a range of clothes, books, toys and home items. Find out more about the charity and how you can help this Christmas here.

Age UK are currently working with John Lewis to help some of the million older people who go a month without speaking to anyone. They hope to ensure no one has no one this Christmas. To find out more about this campaign and to donate click here.

51 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EQ, 01403 274470

Oxfam

Also located in the Carfax, Oxfam sells a wide range of items from electricals to children’s toys. Pop by for yourself and see what the shop can offer you.

23 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EB, 01403 252012.

If you are having a pre-Christmas clear out please do not just throw old items away!

Donating to a local charity shop can help out more than you think! All money raised from items go to very deserving charities, so before you go to take your unwanted items down the tip, think about how you can help.