Supporting our Community in Harrow
Thank you so much for donating!
By giving your pre-loved items a new lease on life, you're ensuring they go to someone who needs them here in Harrow.
How to Donate
Clothes & Goods
We rely on generous donations to keep our shelves full of great quality pre-loved items.
To help us make the most of every donation, we ask people to give little and often rather than saving everything for one big clear-out.
This helps our small team process donations quickly so your items can find new homes sooner.
The best time to bring your donation is between 9.30 am and 11.30 am. If you have any questions before you visit, give us a call on 020 3441 6944.
Donation Guidelines:
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We usually accept up to three reasonably sized bags/boxes per visit.
If you have a larger donation, simply give us a call and we'll advise the best way to bring it in.
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We love receiving donations that someone else will enjoy straight away.
Please make sure clothing is clean and items are in good working order where possible.
If you know something is damaged or stained, please dispose of it at home, as we can only take goods that we will be able to resell.
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We happily accept many everyday items including:
Clothing
Shoes
Handbags
Accessories
Jewellery
Books
Homeware
Toys
Small electricals
Bric-a-brac
Games and puzzles
Records
Musical instruments
Bikes
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We can’t accept:
Tvs
White Goods
Large Furniture
Large Sports Equipment/Machines
Damaged or dirty items
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There is on street parking outside the building (HA2 0AJ) and on the surrounding streets. If you're dropping off larger items, you can also use our rear access road.
Just give us a call on 020 3441 6944 before you arrive if you'd like directions or more information.
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If you're a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to claim extra money from the Government at no extra cost to you.
We have gift aid forms in store and will explain how it works when you donate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We welcome good quality, clean clothing, books, homeware, toys, shoes, accessories, puzzles, games, records, small electricals and much more.
The best time to drop of any donations is usually 09:30-11:30am.
Unfortunately, we can't accept white goods, large furniture, TVs, or large sporting equipment.
If you're unsure about a particular item, just give us a call.
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We usually ask people to bring up to three reasonably sized bags or boxes per visit.
If you have a larger donation, phone us first and we'll do our best to help.
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Every purchase made from your donation helps support local organisations and community projects here in Harrow.
Because Found is independent, your support stays local.
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Where possible, we make sure they still do good.
Many unsold items are passed on to organisations including local baby banks, women's refuges and other community partners rather than going to waste.
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Just pop into the store, and we will collect a few details to get you set up.
We truly appreciate your support. Gift Aid gives us an extra 25p from the government for every £1 worth of items you donate!
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You can find us at 9 Shaftesbury Circle, Harrow, HA2 0AJ. We're easy to reach by car and public transport, and on-street parking is available.
If you need help finding us or would like directions, just get in touch on 020 3441 6944 and we'll be happy to help.
In Harrow, For Harrow
Found is completely independent, meaning every penny of profit stays here in Harrow.
Your donations support local food banks, homelessness initiatives, community projects, volunteer development, and practical help for people facing difficult circumstances.
Even items we can't sell are passed on to local organisations, including baby banks and women's refuges, helping reduce waste while supporting even more people.
Volunteer With Us
Many of our volunteers join us simply to meet people, give back to their community, and build confidence, while others seek to gain useful experience.
If you have a few hours to spare each week and seek some social interaction or are looking for some work experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Our volunteers become part of a welcoming community where people are encouraged, supported and valued. Many of them simply enjoy the social aspects while some have gone on to employment or education and have found new opportunities after volunteering with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We'd love to hear from you. Visit us in store or email us to request a volunteer application form.
Once you've completed it, simply return it to us in person and we'll guide you through the next steps.
If we feel we're a good fit for each other, we'll arrange a taster session so you can get a feel for volunteering with us.
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Anyone aged 15+.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experience levels. As this role involves customer interactions, a reasonable level of spoken English is ideal.
We have had people volunteer as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award, and school work experience when capacity allows. -
Not at all.
We'll show you everything you need to know.
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Depending on your interests, you could help with:
Serving customers
Sorting donations
Creating displays
Helping in the café
General shop support
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Whether you can volunteer regularly or just occasionally, we'd love to hear from you.
We'll discuss what works best for both you and the team. Ideally, we ask for a minimum of 4 hours in the morning or afternoon per week (2h for DofE or Work Experience).
Visit us in store or contact us on 020 3441 6944 or office@ccrfoundation.org.uk to find out more.