additional support IN HACKNEY
FURNITURE AND CLOTHING
This list includes a range of services, mainly in Hackney, that offer free or low-priced furniture, clothing and toiletries. When you are thinking of buying second-hand goods, it is always worth checking online first to see if you can find cheaper elsewhere.
You can find this and other lists here.
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION HOLLOWAY ROAD SHOP
Sells clothing, toys, shoes furniture and household items.
436 Holloway Road, N7 6QA
Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm. Sun 11am-5pm
020 7697 9995
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BUMP BUDDIES
A free service for women in Hackney who are pregnant or who have recently given birth. Help includes support at antenatal classes, breastfeeding, how to access low cost and free baby equipment and clothing, and details of local children’s groups.
You can be referred or refer yourself by filling in form online. Call 020 7033 8524
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CHILDREN'S CLOTHES BANK
Clothes for children aged 0-6 years. Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Address: Comberton Children’s Centre, 10 Comberton Road, Clapton E5 9PU
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FREECYCLE TRASH NOTHING
Run by volunteers, this website lists free items offered by local residents. Just sign up and if you are interested in a particular item contact the person offering it. You can also ask for things.
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FREELYWHEELY
All listed items are free. Furniture, electrical goods, household items, etc.
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GROW BABY
Support for vulnerable families with baby clothes and equipment for newborns. Referrals and self-referrals.
Service closed during building refurbishment as of September 2023.
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GUMTREE
You need to register and then you can browse furniture and a huge range of other local goods which are for sale.
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HACKNEY CHILDREN AND BABY BANK
Offers families in need essential items such as clothes, shoes, toys, books, food and baby equipment.
If you need help with any of these items, talk to your midwife, family support worker, health visitor, food bank, social worker, or Children’s Centre, and ask them to refer you by emailing hello@hackneybabybank.com
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LITTLE VILLAGE
Foodbank for clothes, nappies, bedding, equipment and toys for babies and children up to the age of 5.
To receive help, you will need to be referred by a professional, such as a midwife, health visitor, foodbank or local mutual support group.
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REYOOZ
Mainly office furniture (desks, tables and chairs, but also fridges, TVs, microwaves, etc).
Reasonable prices, wide range, and will deliver.
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THE LITTLE THINGS UK
235 Old Street (next to the fire station), EC1V 9EY.
Clothes, toiletries, sleeping bags (and hot meals).
Wednesdays 6.30pm onwards
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THE LOOP AT PEMBURY
Repairs, restores and upcycles donated furniture and appliances and resells at reasonable prices.
Open Tues - Fri, 11am - 5pm
Opposite 16 Tolsford Road E5 8HH
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WHITECHAPEL MISSION