The North Devon Hospice Furniture Centre isn’t just a shop—it’s a treasure hunt with a soul. Tucked away on Seven Brethren Business Park, this place is like Aladdin’s Cave if Aladdin had excellent taste and a passion for helping people.
Walking in, you instantly feel the vibe. It’s not one of those dusty, sad charity shops where you worry about spiders jumping out of a lamp. This is bright, clean, and organised—like your nan’s house but with better lighting and no expectation you’ll eat a biscuit.
And the best part? Every single purchase you make goes directly to supporting the North Devon Hospice, which provides care for local people with life-limiting illnesses. So you’re not just buying a bookshelf—you’re buying a little bit of human kindness with a side of reclaimed wood.
What’s Actually in Here?
Honestly, everything. We’re talking sofas that have barely been sat on, dining tables that could host a royal banquet, and wardrobes with enough space to hide your entire family during a game of hide-and-seek. They also stock electricals—though I’d suggest testing a toaster before you trust it with your bread. Nobody wants a half-burnt breakfast.
The furniture quality is genuinely surprising. People in North Devon must have impeccable taste because the donations are often like-new brands you’d see in a fancy showroom. You can nab a solid oak chest of drawers for a price that won’t make you weep into your wallet.
Don’t overlook the bric-a-brac section. It’s a delightful chaos of quirky lamps, weird vases, and the occasional majestic ornament of a cat playing a banjo. That one might be a touch niche, but hey—fashion is personal.
North Devon Hospice Charity Furniture... © Roger A Smith cc-by-sa/2.0