Is your sofa, wardrobe, coffee table or bed in need of a new home?

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Dartford Charities

Is your sofa, wardrobe, coffee table or bed in need of a new home?

Demelza Hospice Care for Children is looking for donations of furniture for its Kent charity shops.

All items sold will fund care for seriously ill babies, children and young people and their families.

Shops Operations Manager Rachel Stead, said: “Our free collection service is a great for people looking for a hassle-free way of passing on furniture they no longer want or need. They can also feel happy knowing that once their item is sold in our furniture shops, it will help to fund care for seriously ill children in their local community. If you are a UK Tax Payer, Demelza can claim Gift Aid on the proceeds from the sale of your donated items, helping us generate additional income at no extra cost to you.”

For free and speedy collection please call 01634 574 496.

For more information about what items can and cannot be donated please visit www.demelza.org.uk/donatinggoods

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