Danaher’s charity shops are full of pre-loved items waiting for new homes. Funds raised from shop sales make a huge contribution to our day-to-day upkeep, generating an amazing 50% of the money we need every year to help keep animals safe and secure while awaiting their forever home.
Our five shops are situated in Braintree, Witham, Chelmsford, Dunmow, and Sudbury and sell a wide range of clothing and accessories, household goods and bric-a-brac, electrical items and other goodies, including DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles. At some of our shops we also sell larger items of furniture, please click the more information links below to check with your nearest shop and to see opening times and address details. If you are donating items, please note there are some products we are unable to accept. Our friendly staff will be able to advise you, so please call ahead if in any doubt.
All our shops rely heavily on volunteers to staff them and we are always looking for more help. Typical volunteering tasks include serving customers, sorting donated items, creating eye catching displays for our windows and whatever your skills, we have a role to suit. You do not need any previous retail experience and will gain new skills and friends along the way. Simply fill in an Volunteer Application Form.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 16:00
Sun: Closed
Tel:
01376 502221
Address:
82 Newland Street
Witham, Essex
CM8 1AW
Parking:
Witham shop has some parking spaces outside so it’s great for filling your car and unloading.
Often filled with quirky and unusual items and if you love a bargain this is the place to be.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 16:00
Sun: Closed
Tel:
01376 553574
Address:
4 Fairfield Road
Braintree, Essex
CM7 3HF
Parking:
With limited parking outside, this double fronted shop has a furniture department and can accept small items direct from the public.
Larger items can be collected by arrangement either by telephone or popping in the shop.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 16:00 (Donations accepted between 09:30 to 12:30)
Sun: Closed
Tel:
01371 878281
Address:
18 High Street
Dunmow, Essex
CM6 1AG
Parking:
With Angel Lane car park behind Great Dunmow shop, donors have a short walk to drop their wonderful items into our shop.
We can collect larger items of furniture or deliver to local customers if required.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 16:00
Sun: Closed
Tel:
01245 263293
Address:
48 Trent Road
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 2LQ
Parking:
Our Chelmsford shop has some parking at the front, and is double fronted.
Filled with wonderful donations from our generous supporters, we can also offer a collection and delivery service for larger items of furniture.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 16:00
Sun: Closed
Tel:
01787 883020
Address:
17 Borehamgate Precinct
Sudbury, Suffolk
CO10 2EE
Parking:
Sudbury shop has very limited parking available for donors as it’s in the Borehamgate Precinct, so we really do appreciate every bag that comes through our doors.
We appreciate every donation, however there are some items we unfortunately cannot accept:
If items need repair or are damaged, they are unlikely to be saleable. We try to recycle as much as can but items that need disposing do incur a cost to the charity.
If you are in a position to gift aid your items, we will be very happy to assist you in joining our scheme. Regulated by HMRC Gift Aid allows us to claim 25p for £1, at no extra cost to the donor. For example, if you donate a bag of items to us which are sold for £25, these would be worth £31 to us, if you sign up to Gift Aid.
Donations Gift Aid FormWe offer a free collection for larger items, such as furniture, which can be arranged with the manager at your local shop. Each individual item of upholstered furniture must have a fire label attached and items need to be in a saleable condition, our drivers can advise.
Are you looking to make a donation to our charity by cheque? If more convenient, cheques can now be dropped off at your local Danaher charity shop as well as posted to our animal home. Just pop by during opening hours so we can thank you for your kindness in person!