White goods and furniture: where to get help

In 2019 and 2020, Turn2us ran a campaign to highlight the scale of people in the UK living without essential appliances and furniture. This page was created as part of the campaign, and we know that the issue is still widespread today. 

Below you’ll find information about the support you can get if you’re struggling without household appliances and furniture.

If you need help with an unexpected cost, visit our Emergency Information guide for more information.

Grants Search

Use the Turn2us Grants Search: Check if you’re eligible for support from over 1,500 grant-giving charities, including those who may give a white goods grant. Search for grants based on your circumstances (such as age, location, career history, and any health conditions you may have).

Non-for-profit schemes

Reuse Network - is a national network of reuse centres who stock high-quality, affordable household items. Many centres will still charge for items but at a significantly cheaper rate than retail.

Charitable grants

Many charitable funds listed on our Grants Search can help you with the cost of household appliances, including:

Family Fund - provides grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and living in the UK.

Glasspool - give large numbers of small grants for things like white goods, beds, bedding, children's clothing and baby needs.

Wavelength - provides TVs, radios, tablets and sim cards to isolated and lonely people living in poverty.

Buttle UK - focuses its help on children and young people and their families/carers. 

Other schemes

Some energy-related charitable funds may help with the cost of white goods for people in need. Use our Grants Search to find these.

Help also may be available through your council's Local Welfare Assistance Scheme.

Use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator: Check your entitlement to welfare benefits and tax credits, how much you could receive and how to make a claim.