Every donation you make helps local people in Rushden and the surrounding area who are facing hardship. As we are a fully volunteer-run, 100% of the profits from our charity shop and your financial gifts are used to support people who need help with mobility aids, essential household items and other practical support.
Your support means we can respond quickly when someone is referred to us, work alongside other local organisations, and make sure no one is left struggling alone.
Your support means we can respond quickly when someone is referred to us, work alongside other local organisations, and make sure no one is left struggling alone.
The examples below show how your financial gifts and donated items can be turned into practical help. Costs vary, but this gives a guide to the kind of impact you can have.
| Your support | What it can provide |
|---|---|
| £10 | Helps us provide basic essentials such as bedding, towels or kitchenware for someone setting up a new home. |
| £25 | Can contribute towards a small appliance, such as a microwave or kettle, for a household without working equipment. |
| £50 | Can help fund a mobility aid, such as a walking frame or basic wheelchair, for a local resident. |
| £100 | Can go towards larger white goods, such as a fridge or washing machine, for a family in crisis. |
| Regular monthly gift | Gives us the stability to plan ahead and respond quickly when urgent referrals come in. |
| Bag of good-quality items | Can be sold in our charity shop, turning your unwanted items into funds that support several households. |
There are several ways you can make a financial donation to Rushden and District Community Charity:
Bank transfer
Account name: Rushden and District Community Charity
Sort code: 30-99-50
Account number: 30054663
Reference: Donation + your name
In person
You can make a cash or card donation at our charity shop on Rushden High Street South during opening hours.
Regular giving
If you would like to set up a standing order (for example, a monthly gift), please use the bank details above and let us know so we can thank you properly.
Bank transfer
Account name: Rushden and District Community Charity
Sort code: 30-99-50
Account number: 30054663
Reference: Donation + your name
In person
You can make a cash or card donation at our charity shop on Rushden High Street South during opening hours.
Regular giving
If you would like to set up a standing order (for example, a monthly gift), please use the bank details above and let us know so we can thank you properly.
We handle donations with care and keep clear records of the funds we receive. If you need a receipt for your gift, or would like to discuss a larger or one-off donation, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
What we can usually accept
We are very grateful for good-quality, clean items, including:
Please only donate items you would be happy to give to a friend.
We are very grateful for good-quality, clean items, including:
- Clothing, shoes and accessories
- Bedding, towels and soft furnishings
- Kitchenware and small household items
- Books, toys and games (complete and in good condition)
- We can accept some items of furniture but we need to be advised before they are bought to the shop. This could include small coffee tables, small bathroom cabinets, small items of garden furniture etc. Please contact us before dropping off furniture to ensure we can accept it.
Please only donate items you would be happy to give to a friend.
What we are unable to accept
To keep everyone safe and make best use of our space, we may not be able to take:
If you are unsure, please contact us before bringing items in.
To keep everyone safe and make best use of our space, we may not be able to take:
- Large or very heavy furniture
- Damaged, stained or broken items
- Items without necessary safety labels
- Safety equipment such as helmets or car seats
- Electrical items that are unsafe or not working
If you are unsure, please contact us before bringing items in.
How and when to drop off donations
Please bring your items to our charity shop during opening hours. If possible between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Donations cannot be accepted after 3.00pm. If you have a large number of bags or several bigger items, it helps us if you can call ahead so we can make space.
Pack items in bags or boxes that you are happy to leave with us, and label them clearly if they contain fragile items. Our volunteers will check donations as they arrive and let you know if there is anything we cannot accept.
Please bring your items to our charity shop during opening hours. If possible between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Donations cannot be accepted after 3.00pm. If you have a large number of bags or several bigger items, it helps us if you can call ahead so we can make space.
Pack items in bags or boxes that you are happy to leave with us, and label them clearly if they contain fragile items. Our volunteers will check donations as they arrive and let you know if there is anything we cannot accept.
We are committed to using every pound and every donated item carefully and transparently. Funds are used to provide mobility aids, essential household items and other practical support to local people in hardship, as well as to keep our charity shop running safely.
Rushden and District Community Charity is overseen by trustees and operates under charity number 1213340. We keep clear records, work closely with trusted partners and regularly review how donations are used so that your support makes the greatest possible difference.
Rushden and District Community Charity is overseen by trustees and operates under charity number 1213340. We keep clear records, work closely with trusted partners and regularly review how donations are used so that your support makes the greatest possible difference.