Furniture reuse
Instead of throwing usable unwanted furniture and household appliances away, you can arrange to have suitable items collected and re-used by Somerset’s three furniture reuse projects.
Furniture and appliances collected by these groups are provided at low cost to members of the community on restricted incomes. ‘Engage in Alcombe’ has a dual pricing system so everyone can buy furniture for reuse.
What type of items do the groups take?
A whole range of furniture and household items, including electrical appliances, can be accepted, but you will need to contact your local reuse group to check if they can reuse your item. Items must be in reusable condition, and furniture such as sofas must be made of the suitable fire resistant material now required by law.
For a list of items accepted by the Furniture reuse groups, please use the links below.
Accepted furniture
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Table and chairs | Yes | Not large |
| Wardrobe | Yes | Not large |
| Wall unit | Yes | Not large |
| Bookcase | Yes | Not large |
| Sideboard | Yes | Not large |
| Dressing table | Yes | Not large |
| Chest of drawers | Yes | Not large |
| Sofa | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Armchair | No | |
| Beds | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Futon | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Sofa bed | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Cane furniture | Yes | Not large |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Table and chairs | Yes | Not large |
| Wardrobe | Yes | Not large |
| Wall unit | No | |
| Bookcase | Yes | Not large |
| Sideboard | No | |
| Dressing table | No | |
| Chest of drawers | Yes | Not large |
| Sofa | No | |
| Armchair | Yes (Small) | All with fire labels |
| Beds | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Futon | No | |
| Sofa bed | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Cane furniture | No |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Table and chairs | Yes | Not large |
| Wardrobe | Yes | Not large |
| Wall unit | No | |
| Bookcase | Yes | Not large |
| Sideboard | Yes | Not large |
| Dressing table | Yes | Not large |
| Chest of drawers | Yes | Not large |
| Sofa | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Armchair | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Beds | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Futon | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Sofa bed | Yes | All with fire labels |
| Cane furniture | Yes | Not large |
Accepted electricals
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no |
|---|---|
| Washing machine | No |
| Fridges or freezers | No |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Cooker (electric) | No |
| Small electrical (Please check) | Yes |
| Electric recliner chair | Yes |
| Radio / CD player | Yes |
| TV and CD player | Yes |
| Computer | Yes |
| Lawn mower (Electrical) | Yes |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no |
|---|---|
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Fridges or freezers | Yes |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Cooker (electric) | Yes |
| Small electrical (Please check) | Yes |
| Electric recliner chair | No |
| Radio / CD player | No |
| TV and CD player | No |
| Computer | No |
| Lawn mower (Electrical) | No |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no |
|---|---|
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Fridges or freezers | Yes |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Cooker (electric) | Yes |
| Small electrical (Please check) | Yes, does not accept personal items such as foot spas or hair tongs. |
| Electric recliner chair | Yes |
| Radio / CD player | Yes |
| TV and CD player | Yes |
| Computer | Yes |
| Lawn mower (Electrical) | Yes |
Accepted miscellaneous items
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket, throw, towel | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Bed linen | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Curtains and blinds | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Clothes horse | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Ironing board | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Mirror | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Rug | Yes | Not large |
| Office furniture | No | |
| Bicycle | No | |
| Ladder (aluminium only) | No |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket, throw, towel | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Bed linen | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Curtains and blinds | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Clothes horse | No | |
| Ironing board | No | |
| Mirror | No | |
| Rug | Yes | Not large |
| Office furniture | No | |
| Bicycle | Yes | Good condition |
| Ladder (aluminium only) | No |
| Item | Accepted - Yes or no | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket, throw, towel | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Bed linen | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Curtains and blinds | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Clothes horse | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Ironing board | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Mirror | Yes | Clean and good condition |
| Rug | Yes | Not large |
| Office furniture | Yes | Not large |
| Bicycle | Yes | Good condition |
| Ladder (aluminium only) | Yes | Good condition |
Reuse groups in Somerset
Details for reuse groups in Somerset are shown below.
Fair Frome Furniture Bank (operates furniture referral scheme in BA11 area and surrounding villages only)
Address: Fair Frome Centre, Christchurch Street West, Frome BA11 1EB
Phone: 01373 488578 or 07718 652991 and ask for Victoria, the Furniture Bank Co-ordinator
Email: fairfromefurniture@gmail.com
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm to 5pm or Friday 9am to 1pm.
Please note: Fair Frome Furniture Bank is not open to public for browsing.
Regrettably, FurnEquip (Glastonbury) has now closed. Please consider using other charity outlets below (quality items for fundraising) or you may like to use online giveaway networks.
Engage Furniture Reuse Project
Address: Ground Floor, Alcombe Village Hall, Marshfield Road, Alcombe, TA24 6AQ
Phone: 01643 707484
Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm
Closed Monday and Sunday and Bank Holidays
Furnitrust (Home Furniture Services Trust)
Address: 37-39 Bridge Street, Taunton, TA1 1TP
Phone: 01823 253053 (please also ring this number to check opening times of their Priorswood branch)
Email: info@furnitrust.org.uk
Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm