Thrift Stores in Reading, Berkshire

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An Absolute Gem in the Heart of Tilehurst!

The Sue Ryder shop in Tilehurst is everything a community charity shop should be—and more! From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with genuine warmth and kindness. The staff are truly outstanding—so welcoming, helpful, and always ready with a friendly smile or a kind word.

Whether you're browsing for a unique vintage find, looking to donate, or just popping in for a chat, the team make you feel right at home. Their passion for the cause and pride in the shop is clear in everything they do—from the beautifully organized displays to the impeccable cleanliness and thoughtful layout of the store.

What really sets this place apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s not just a charity shop—it’s a little haven of kindness and community spirit. Every visit feels like catching up with friends, and you're always made to feel appreciated, no matter what you’re there for.

Hats off to the wonderful team and outstanding manager Simon - you’re all the heart of the shop, and you make a real difference every single day. Highly recommended!”

“A great Oxfam branch - with a really good book department upstairs ...organised by people who obviously care about books.Well worth a visit - particularly for old and rare books etc”

“Great charity shop. Friendly, courteous, and helpful volunteers.

It's always well-stocked, as well as being clean and tidy. The prices are very reasonable. Good range of DVDs and bric-a-brac.

The shop manager today (Wednesday 14th February) was brilliant. She was friendly and happy to chat. Very nice atmosphere in the shop.”

“*Wonderful charity*Fantastic customer service* Friendly Staff with great attitude*Tidy Shop*Highly recommended*will shop there again*Real credit to the Sue Ryder charity”

“Great shop with friendly and very helpful staff. Big variety of items for any taste including brand new and donated. The quality of the stock is really good with big chance to find designer brands.”

“I love sue ryder so much I love every volunteer where I work with and it it's my dream job I love all the managers there aswell

Many thanks ady”

“I brought some donations to this charity shop today. It is a lovely shop and I found the staff friendly and helpful - Ross actually insisted on carrying some goods in from the car. Couldn't be better”

“Such a reasonably priced charity shop with friendly staff! Have found a few gems in this store would definitely recommend, wish we had Sue Ryder in Northern Ireland! Easy to find amazing bargains, prices are unbeatable”

“Went in for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised at the range of music on offer! As someone that buys cassettes I do have to say that there weren't particularly many interesting ones when I visited, however the ones I did pick up were all 99p, which seems like good value. Good place to easily buy blank cassettes as well!”

“Nicely Presented Oxfam charity shop, selling preowned women's, children's and men's clothes and shoes, books, children's toys, gifts, house hold items ,DVDs, CDs and vinyl. (And at the right time of year Christmas cards and gifts). The shop is quite busy so the stock changes daily. If you have a large quantity of donations you can park in the co-op car park and ring the back door bell. (If you are not registered for gift aid you should consider doing so as they get 25% extra on your donations from HMRC. You can pop into the shop to register anytime, or do it on the day.)”