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Charity Shops in Kent

Q: How many charity shops are there in Kent?

Kent has 256 charity shops spread across its towns. They include Pilgrims Hospices, British Heart Foundation, Oxfam GB, Cancer Research UK and Sue Ryder.

Q: What are the best charity shops in Kent?

Based on reviews, the top charity shops in Kent are The Peggy Wood Foundation (5.0/5), Emmaus Dover (5.0/5), The Children's Trust Shop (4.0/5).

Q: What time do charity shops open in Kent?

Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Volunteer-run shops in smaller towns may keep shorter hours.

Q: What can I find in charity shops in Kent?

Charity shops in Kent usually have clothing, accessories, books, music — the mix differs from one town to the next.

Kent has 256 charity shops, a second-hand shopper's paradise. The region is home to charity shop chains such as Pilgrims Hospices (32), British Heart Foundation (19), Oxfam GB (19), Cancer Research UK (18) and Sue Ryder (14), alongside shops like South Kent Mind and Angels 4 Dogs Charity shop

Charity shops are spread all over Kent, with many located in popular towns and cities such as Maidstone, Margate, Rochester, Whitstable, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. Read reviews and check hauls on the Ganddee app.

What do charity shops sell in Kent?

Many charity shops sell donated clothing, accessories, books and music.

When are charity shops open in Kent?

Typical opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Where to find the best charity shops?

Many of the best-rated charity shops are in popular towns like Folkestone, Rochester and Dover

Callie

The Peggy Wood Foundation

"My favourite charity shop in the whole world. It’s an independent charity shop raising money for Maidstone Hospital Breast Clinic - Peggy Wood. I’ve been coming to this charity shop since I was a baby, it was also my mums favourite charity shop. It’s not the best organised and it has a musty smell but I have found some amazing treasures over the year. Super cheap. Worth having a look!"

Zoodle Bounce

Emmaus Dover

"My favourite place EVER. I live for it. Books and dvds and cds are a bag for £5. Clothes are decent and furniture is cute as. Little cafe area as well and staff are wonderful. They also has a clear out sale thing once in a while where you can fill a bag if trinkets, books, clothes, toys etc. for a fixed price. I love it and cannot recommend it enough <3"

MaydayChris

The Children's Trust Shop

"Amazing store! Very friendly, patient but some of their prices are questionable, the stuff pictured I bought as it was £15 and under which is fair but they had football tops from a decade ago priced at £35/40! A bit of a stretch if you ask me but a 4/5 stars from me due to their friendliness and cleanliness of the store 🫡"

Charity Shops Near Me in Kent

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Charity shops listed: 256; From local boutiques to superstores
Superstores: 5; Large charity shop destinations
Shopper reviews: 139; From shoppers who have visited
Open Sundays: 124; of the shops listed

List of Charity Shops

256 charity shops in Kent — page 1 of 19.

3.8

Demelza Charity Shop

72 High St, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1JY, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

4.0

Age UK

11 Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, ME15 6HL, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Age UK · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

British Red Cross

67 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · British Red Cross · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

5.0

Gillingham street angels

9 High St, Chatham, ME4 4EN, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–4pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Vintage · y2k

5.0

The Hangar by Wisdom Hospice

6 Lankester Parker Rd, Chatham, Rochester, ME1 3QU, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing

4.7

Cancer Research UK (Superstore)

Unit 10 Westwood Gateway Retail Park, Margate Rd, Westwood, CT10 2QU, United Kingdom

Today 9am–6pm

Sells Accessories · Cancer Research · Clothing · Homeware · Music · Superstore · Vintage

4.7

Scope

1 Roman Square, Sittingbourne, ME10 4BJ, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

3.7

Hospices of Hope

166 High St, Rochester, ME1 1EX, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

3.3

Cancer Research UK

135 High St, Rochester, ME1 1EW, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5:30pm

Sells Accessories · Cancer Research · Clothing · Misc

3.0

Mind

65 High St, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1LX, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Clothing · Misc

4.5

Barnardo's

38 High St, Ashford, TN24 8TE, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–6pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Electricals · Homeware · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

4.5

Cats Protection Charity Shop

139A High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

4.5

Scope

17 Market Square, Dover, CT16 1NX, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

4.0

British Heart Foundation Home Store

39/45 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AW, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5:30pm

Sells British Heart Foundation · Electricals · Furniture

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about charity shops in Kent

How many charity shops are there in Kent?

Kent has 256 charity shops spread across its towns. They include Pilgrims Hospices, British Heart Foundation, Oxfam GB, Cancer Research UK and Sue Ryder.

What are the best charity shops in Kent?

Based on reviews, the top charity shops in Kent are The Peggy Wood Foundation (5.0/5), Emmaus Dover (5.0/5), The Children's Trust Shop (4.0/5).

What time do charity shops open in Kent?

Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Volunteer-run shops in smaller towns may keep shorter hours.

What can I find in charity shops in Kent?

Charity shops in Kent usually have clothing, accessories, books, music — the mix differs from one town to the next.

Which towns in Kent have the most charity shops?

Maidstone, Margate, Rochester, Whitstable, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone have the most. The map above shows every charity shop in Kent.