HFS – Hastings & Rother Furniture Services

Free Furniture and Appliance Collections​

We offer free collection of good‑quality furniture and appliances, giving your unwanted items a second life and supporting local households.

Everyone Deserves a Comfortable Home​

Our free furniture service has helped over 15,000 families create comfortable, dignified homes. We work with individuals and families facing financial hardship to provide essential furniture at no cost.

Free reliable collections​

Free collection of good‑quality furniture and appliances, with our experienced team taking care of the hard work.

Planet friendly​

Your donation keeps reusable items in circulation and out of landfill, protecting the planet’s resources.

Trusted local service​

With over 35 years’ experience, our team treats your home and items with care, ensuring a smooth, professional collection.

How to Arrange a Collection?​

Tell us what you’d like to donate

Please complete the simple donation form below and share a few details about your furniture or appliances — including condition, size, and any safety labels for upholstered items.

Upload photos of your items

Photos help us confirm that your items are suitable for reuse. You can upload them directly through the form.

Add Gift Aid (optional)

If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can boost the value of your donation at no extra cost by completing our Gift Aid declaration. This allows us to claim an extra 25% from HMRC

We’ll be in touch to book your collection

Once we’ve checked your form and photos, our team will call you to arrange a convenient collection time. We collect from Tuesday to Saturday.

Prepare your items

Please make sure everything is clean, safe, and ready to collect. Our team will handle the lifting.

Donating to HFS​

Experienced professionals dedicated to our mission
Furniture
Large Appliances​
Small Appliances
Electronics​
Household Furnishings​

All items are quality-checked for safety and functionality.

Furniture
Appliances & Electronics​
Household Furnishings​
Other Items​

These restrictions ensure the safety and quality of items we provide.

Request Free Collection

Complete this form and we’ll be in touch within 2-3 working days

Before We Arrive

To ensure a smooth and safe collection, please help us with these checks.

Make sure someone is home​

Please ensure an adult is available during your collection slot so our team can access the items safely

Clear a safe path to the items​

Remove obstacles, tripping hazards, or anything that might block access. This helps our team move items safely and efficiently.

Disconnect appliances

If you’re donating washing machines or cookers, please make sure they are fully disconnected and ready to move.

For fridges and freezers, please make sure they have been switched on for at least 24 hours before collection so we can carry out a temperature check.

For TVs and other electrical items, please have them close to a working socket so we can check they operate correctly.

Empty and clean items

Cupboards, drawers, fridges, and freezers must be empty. Please give everything a quick clean so it’s ready for reuse.

Check access and parking

If parking is limited or there are access issues (stairs, narrow hallways, restricted entry), let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.

Keep pets safely out of the way

This helps our team work safely and prevents any accidental escapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our free collection service

We collect good quality furniture and working appliances that can be reused in local homes. If you’re unsure, just send photos through the donation form and our team will confirm.

Yes — as long as the access is safe, there’s enough space for our team to move the items without risk, and the items aren’t too heavy to be carried safely.

We can collect from garages, sheds, and covered outdoor areas, but items must be dry and in good condition.

Yes. There is no charge for donating your items. If you choose to add Gift Aid, we can raise even more from your donation at no extra cost to you.

Photos help us check that items are suitable for reuse and meet safety standards. This prevents wasted journeys and ensures your donation can be used to support local households.

Once we’ve reviewed your form and photos, our team will call you to offer the next available slot. We collect Tuesday to Saturday.

We take most good quality, reusable items. We can’t collect items that are damaged, heavily worn, unsafe, or missing fire safety labels (for upholstered furniture). If something isn’t suitable, our driver will let you know on the day.

Yes — we collect TVs, small electricals, and large appliances. Please make sure washing machines and cookers are fully disconnected before we arrive. Fridges and freezers must be switched on for at least 24 hours before collection so we can carry out a temperature check.

We collect from homes across Hastings and Rother, as well as the surrounding areas. If you’re unsure whether we cover your postcode, just complete the donation form — our team will confirm when they call you back

Retail Gift Aid lets us increase the value of your donated items by 25% at no cost to you. If you choose to take part, you’ll complete a quick Gift Aid declaration when you donate your items. You just need to be a UK taxpayer and the legal owner of the items you’re donating.

When you donate items, you complete a simple declaration that allows us to act as your agent when selling them. Once your items sell, we let you know the amount raised and the Gift Aid we can claim.

Anyone who pays UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax and owns the items they are donating.

No. Retail Gift Aid is completely free and increases the value of your donation by 25%.

HMRC requires us to record your name, address and contact details so we can process Gift Aid correctly and keep you informed of sales.

Most donated furniture and household items qualify, as long as they can be sold in our shops and you are the legal owner.

We’ll contact you using the details you provided to let you know the amount raised and the Gift Aid we can claim.

Nothing changes for you. Gift Aid only applies to items that sell.

Just let us know and we’ll update your Gift Aid record.

It works in a similar way, but Retail Gift Aid is specifically for donated goods. We act as your agent when selling your items so we can claim the extra 25%.

Yes – you can cancel at any time. Just let us know and we’ll update your re

Still have questions?

Need Help or Support?

Our team is here to assist you

Phone

01424 441112
Tue-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm

Email

donate@hfs.org.uk
Response within 48 hours

Visit Us

Town Square, Priory
Meadow, Hastings TN34 1PH

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Your donation helps people across our community access essential furniture and build a safe, comfortable home.
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