There’s a large number of charity shops in Dorset which is not only great for the purse but also for the environment, and the charity which your money goes towards.

Buying clothes, toys and equipment for children can be very costly so you’ll see charity shops listed below with an idea of price scale and if they sell items for children.

PRICE SCALE:

1 being low (you’ll grab a great bargain) and 5 being high (you’ll only buy if you really love or need it).

SWANAGE

Sue Ryder
Address: 13 Institute Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1BX
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: Kids corner with clothing, shoes, toys and books.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue Charity Shop
Address: 20 Institute Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1BX
Cost scale: 4
Children’s items: Small selection of clothing, toys and books.

Going for Bust
Address: 11 The Square, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LJ
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: Corner with small amounts of clothing and baby toys.

Age UK
Address: 58 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NX
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: Small amount of clothing and toys.

Lewis Manning
Address: 31 Station Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AD
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: No children’s items for sale.

WAREHAM

Stray Dogs Sanctuary
Address: Seymours Place , St John's Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LR
Cost scale: 2
Children’s items: Small children’s rail with clothing.

Sue Ryder
Address: 22 South Street, Wareham, BH20 4LT
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: Very small amount of children’s clothes and some toys.

Weldmar Hospicecare
Address: 17 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JS
Cost scale: 4
Children’s items: Very small amount of children’s clothes and toys.

Age UK
Address: 5 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AB
Cost scale: 3
Children’s items: Good amount of children’s clothes with a small number of toys.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue
Address: 27 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AD
Cost scale: 4
Children’s items: One small children’s rail plus some toys and books.

If you know of any more charity or pre-loved children’s shops in the Purbeck area then please do Contact Us.

More areas to be added soon!

Need more ideas for places to shop for kids items?  Please see our list of upcoming pre-loved baby/ children’s sales and car boot sales.

Please note that info given was correct at the time of writing in April 2024.