Starting from scratch

This webpage lists some sources of free or low-cost help and support to help if you are:

Moving on
Setting up a new home on a budget
Need help with finding furniture and white goods

Free furniture and household items

Websites and apps

Websites and apps that list free furniture and household items include:

Gumtree
Free ads
Freegle
Olio - The Olio app is a reuse platform for food, but non-food items are also advertised. You can also add a 'wanted' post for specific items you are searching for.

Freecycle

Over 5000 groups make up the Freecycle Network with over 9m members across the globe. It's a non-profit movement of people who are giving and getting free items in their local areas. It works to keep items out of landfills.

Membership is free, and everything posted must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. You can also post a 'wanted' post for specific items you are searching for.

Freecycle groups in Norfolk:

Low-cost options

Reuse shops

Visit our reuse shops webpage for further information and to find a Norfolk reuse shop
Bin genie helps to identify reuse shops which sell items you are looking to buy. Visit the bin genie webpage on the Norfolk recycles website.

Second hand furniture shops

Second hand furniture shops in Norfolk include:

Websites

Websites that can help you find low cost, second-hand items include:

Grants

You may be able to get help with one-off costs such as furniture, bedding and white goods through the Client Hardship Service.

Local trusts and charities you can apply for grants from include:

Search for other grants on the Turn2us website.

Help with moving

Find removals companies, 'man with van' options and other household traders at Trusted Trader.

Find a Trusted Trader

If you don't have a car, you could join the Enterprise Car Club.