ThriftyMap local guide

Charity shops & second-hand shops in Reading

Explore 5 verified places in Reading, including charity shops, vintage stores, reuse projects and other second-hand finds.

Charity shop · 4Furniture reuse · 13 operators

British Heart Foundation - Reading Furniture & Electrical Store

22-26 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA

Furniture reuse

Opening information: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00

Verified Sept 2026British Heart FoundationCheck source

Cancer Research UK - Reading (Broad St)

St Mary's Butts, Coley, Reading, RG1 2LN

Charity shop

Opening information: Contact the shop to find out the latest opening times.

Verified Sept 2026Cancer Research UKCheck source

Cancer Research UK - Reading (Friar St)

153 Friar Street, Coley, Reading, RG1 1HE

Charity shop

Opening information: Contact the shop to find out the latest opening times.

Verified Sept 2026Cancer Research UKCheck source

Sue Ryder - Oxford Road, Reading

6-8 Oxford Road, RG1 7LA

Charity shop

Opening information: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 09:30:00–17:00:00

Verified Sept 2026Sue RyderCheck source

Sue Ryder - Wokingham Road, Reading

120 Wokingham Road, RG6 1LH

Charity shop

Opening information: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 09:30:00–17:00:00

Verified Sept 2026Sue RyderCheck source

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Useful questions about thrifting in Reading

How many charity shops and second-hand places are listed in Reading?

ThriftyMap currently has 5 verified listings in Reading. The directory is actively maintained and is not presented as a complete census of every second-hand shop.

Can I plan a route around second-hand shops in Reading?

Yes. ThriftyMap can use Reading as the starting area, let you choose the shops you want, and arrange them into a practical journey for walking, cycling, public transport or driving.

How does ThriftyMap verify shop listings?

Public listings must be marked verified and active. Official charity shop directories are treated as strong evidence, while weaker discovery sources are checked before publication.