
Frequently asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
At Reusely, we believe in being open and honest. Below you'll find answers to the most common questions about how we operate, what we do with donations, and how we help families across the UK.
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We’ll look through what you’ve asked for and see what we have in stock or coming in.
If we can help, we’ll message you to arrange a drop-off or collection. If we can’t help right away, we’ll keep your name on file and try to reach out when we can.
We can’t guarantee everything — but we always do what we can.
We try our best. We rely on what’s donated, so if someone gives us a bed, fridge, or cooker in good working condition — we’ll make sure it goes to someone who truly needs it.
We don’t have a very Large warehouse (yet), so larger items are usually turned around quickly. If you need something big, send us a message and we’ll keep an eye out.
We understand this can happen — especially with clothes or furniture. If it doesn’t fit or work for you, we just ask that you don’t bin it.
Pass it on to someone else, or let us know and we’ll try to collect it back or redirect it to someone else.
Reusely is about reuse — so nothing goes to waste if we can help it.
Because it helps us keep Reusely going.
We sell certain items on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Whatnot to raise the money needed to run the project — that includes van fuel, high insurance costs, storage, tools, repairs, cleaning, and more.
Some items are donated, some we buy ourselves to flip and fund free giveaways.
Every sale supports the mission — not shareholders.
At the moment, Reusely is a grassroots project — not a registered charity or company.
We want to keep things simple, honest, and focused on helping people through donated items.
When the time is right, we’ll look at ways to accept money safely and transparently — but for now, the best way to help is by donating items or spreading the word.
Great question — and one we’re proud to answer. To keep helping people, we need a steady stream of sales. Just like big charities have large shops, we need to have a large online presence too. Our 500+ items help cover:
Fuel and national delivery costs
Insurance
Advertising
Buying emergency stock (like coats, bedding, kids’ shoes) to give away
Paying for van repairs, cleaning equipment, storage, and more Without regular sales, we couldn’t offer help to anyone — so we grow our shop to grow our impact. But if we do have something that matches someones needs we will take it off sale and redonate the item to someone in need.
That’s a fair question — and it’s why we’re open about everything.
Yes, some sold items help us support our own families too — because we're putting in the hard work to collect, clean, repair, and distribute donations.
But we also give items away for free, help struggling people directly, and reinvest into growing the project so we can help more people.
It’s not about greed — it’s about building something good that works for everyone.
Yes — if it's easier for you, we do allow drop-offs by arrangement.
However, due to the number of items we handle and to ensure everything stays organised and safe, we don’t allow drop-ins or warehouse visits. If you’d like to drop something off, just message us first and we’ll set up a time and place that works.
Yes — we actually collect and deliver large items across the UK, not just locally.
Because we’re often on the road picking up sofas, furniture, and donations, we can drop items off anywhere in the country, often for free.
If you need something and you’re outside our area, still message us — we’ll check our upcoming routes and try to help. We’re always looking for ways to make giving go further.
Our dream is to grow Reusely into something massive — a movement that helps people all across the UK.
We want to have more vans, more donation points, even pop-up shops or hubs in different towns.
We want to give more away, help more families, and prove that you don’t need to be a charity or millionaire to change lives — just honest, driven, and real.
Every year, millions of sofas, clothes, toys, and working appliances are dumped into landfill — many of them in perfect condition. It’s heartbreaking. At Reusely, we fight that waste by reusing and rehoming everything we can.
That old sofa? We clean it and give it to a family in need.
Those clothes? We sort them, fold them, and pass them on with pride.
Broken item? If we can fix it, we will. If not, we recycle the parts. We're not just helping people — we're helping the planet. One item at a time.
Yes — we have business-level insurance that covers transport, collections, and liability.
Because we handle furniture, deliveries, and used goods, it’s important we stay protected — not just for us, but for those we help too.
This is one of the biggest costs we face, but it’s part of doing things properly.
Because everything we do is based on honesty, real effort, and results.
We don’t make big promises — we just get on with helping people, reusing items, and keeping things out of landfill.
Our work speaks for itself through the families we’ve helped, the people who’ve donated, and the growing support we’ve built.
We don’t need to shout — we let our actions do the talking.
We believe in helping people — but we also have to protect the project.
If we believe someone is misusing the system (such as requesting large amounts repeatedly to resell or making false claims), we reserve the right to refuse further help.
We trust people — but we also track requests and operate with fairness for everyone involved.
No — Reusely is, and always will be, community-focused first.
The sales simply fund the mission. We’re just being smart about how to stay afloat while doing good.
We don’t have government funding or big backers — we rely on hustle, donations, and honest reselling to support people.
If we can build a big online shop and still help more people — we’re doing it right.
Flixable is our fun, family-run social media channel where we post comedy, life tips, and good vibes — mainly run by me (Reidy) and my daughter Scarlett.
Reusely is the heart behind the scenes. It's our way of giving back, helping people who are struggling, and making a real difference.
We want to use the same energy — laughter, positivity, and community — and bring it into the real world through Reusely.
Because we know what it’s like to struggle — and to feel like no one’s there when you need help most.
We also saw how much gets wasted: clothes in perfect condition, sofas that just need a clean, people throwing out things someone else could love.
Reusely started as a simple idea: reuse, resell, and give away to help real people. It’s grown into something much bigger — and we’re just getting started.
It started with one person — me — and my daughter Scarlett helps too, With many of my family and friends. But in truth, everyone who donates, shares a post, or offers a kind word becomes part of the team.
As we grow, we’re slowly building a trusted network of helpers, collectors, and supporters.
So no — it’s not just one person. It’s a growing community with heart.
Yes — anyone can accept donations of items as long as they’re clear and honest about what they’re doing with them.
We’re completely transparent: donated items are either given to people in need, or sold to help fund the Reusely project.
We don’t claim to be a charity, and we don’t ask for money under false pretences. What we do is real, practical, and fully above board.
We get asked this a lot — and we understand the concern. But here’s the truth: Charity registration comes with a lot of legal and financial admin that can slow down the work and put pressure on small teams like ours. We chose to stay independent so we can move fast, stay flexible, and focus on people, not paperwork.
We’re not trying to look like something we’re not. We’re open about what we do:
We collect donated items
We give some away for free
We sell others to cover costs and fund more help
We do this as part of a mission — not a money grab
There’s no fraud, no lies, and no fat CEO wages. Just a couple of everyday people using what they’ve got to make things better.
We’ve thought about it — and it may happen one day. But right now, staying independent lets us move fast, keep costs low, and focus on action, not paperwork.
Registering as a charity means admin, trustees, accountants, and strict limits — and that’s not right for where we are today.
We’re not trying to look like a charity — we’re trying to make an impact.
Maybe — but only if it makes sense for Reusely.
Our goal isn’t to become a giant organisation with red tape and overheads. We want to stay flexible, fast-moving, and focused on helping people, not chasing forms.
If becoming a charity one day helps us help more people without losing our heart — we’ll consider it. Until then, we’re staying true to what works.
No — it’s completely legal to accept donations of items (clothes, furniture, etc.) as long as you're honest about what you're doing with them.
We don’t falsely claim to be a registered charity, and we don’t ask for money under misleading circumstances.
Reusely operates as a community-led project — open, transparent, and focused on doing good the right way.
Because you can see what we’re doing. We’re not hidden behind polished websites or paid press.
We post our work, share our updates, and talk to people directly. We don’t have a marketing team — we have a mission.
Big charities do some amazing work, but they often lose touch with real people.
Reusely is built on honesty, community, and hustle. We’re on the ground — and we’re doing this for the right reasons. But we always say if you can give to charities too, Then please do We all work in different ways we just feel how we run things to them is different.
Yes — and we’d love your help. Right now we’re a small team, and we do everything ourselves — collecting, cleaning, delivering, sorting donations, and talking to people in need.
If you’ve got time, a van, strong arms, admin skills, or just a passion to help, message us. We’re slowly building a trusted team of people who care — just like you.