Donating furniture? Here’s how to make it go even further – at no extra cost to you.
At Cunninghame Furniture Recycling Company, we’re passionate about giving pre-loved furniture a second life – and helping local people furnish their homes affordably. But did you know that when you donate your furniture, you can also help us claim an extra 25% from the government?
It’s all thanks to a brilliant little thing called Gift Aid.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows registered charities like us to claim an additional 25p for every £1 raised from the sale of donated items – at no extra cost to you.
You simply say “Yes” to Gift Aid when donating via our donation platform. That’s it!
It’s completely free, takes seconds, and makes a huge difference
Let’s say you donate a coffee table and we sell it in our showroom for £40. If you’ve said yes to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra £10 from HMRC – bringing the total benefit to £50. Just from one item!
You’re not just donating furniture – you’re funding change
That extra funding helps us:
- Keep our collection and delivery services running
- Provide training and employment in Ayrshire
- Offer quality goods to people who need them
How do I Gift Aid my donation?
When our friendly team collects your items or you drop them off at our showroom, just fill in a quick form. You only need to do it once!
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a UK taxpayer
- Have paid at least as much in income tax or capital gains tax as we’ll claim back in a year
No catches. No paperwork. Just a tick in a box and a helping hand for your local community.
It’s simple. It’s powerful. It’s Gift Aid.
Next time you’re donating furniture to CFRC, say “Yes” to Gift Aid and turn your donation into even more good.