Hidden Help

05/09/2026

We have a backlog of electrical items which we cannot give to those in need as they need to be PAT tested first.
If there are any companies that could offer us a few hours free every so often to clear the backlog, we would be delighted.

05/09/2026

Our vintage shop and cafe are open today (Saturday September 5th) 10-4.

04/09/2026

We really need more volunteer drivers and driver's mates. Can you, or do you know someone who would like to make a difference and help deliver furniture and household items to those most in need in Cornwall? A few hours a week

03/09/2026

Volunteers from Watson Marlow fluid technology solutions in Falmouth did a fantastic job clearing out and sorting through our largest warehouse.
Thank you! 😊

01/09/2026

Our vintage shop and cafe are open tomorrow (Sept. 2nd) and Saturday this week.

01/09/2026

September newsletter out now.

News and updates from Hidden Help

26/08/2026

Our vintage shop and cafe are open today (Wednesday August 26th).

Lots of new stock as always. Check out these brand new, high quality Duchamp shirt for just £10 each!

Our next Saturday opening is September 5th.

Donations now being gratefully accepted for our annual textile sale (fabrics and haberdashery). The more vintage the better! Please drop them at the shop on Wednesdays.

All shop enquiries - [email protected] - not the main charity email.

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The Vintage Shop Hidden Help, Unit 3, Wheal Rose Industrial Estate, Scorrier, Cornwall TR16 5FJ.

25/08/2026

Beautiful handmade teatowels donated by a supporter. Thank you so much!

24/08/2026

We've just received the first item ordered from our Amazon wishlist. Thank you, good to know it works!

24/08/2026

We are desperately short of most things on the "always needed" list at the moment, especially double beds. We have lots of pillowcases but are desperate for white ones. Also desperate for pillow protectors.

Items We Desperately Need
Kitchen / bathroom bins
Mops & buckets
Tin openers
Whisks
Vacuum cleaners

Items We Always Need
Air fryers
Baking trays / Roasting dishes
Bath mats
Bedframes (Double)
Bedframes (Single)
Bedside tables
Bread bins
Bunk beds
Ceiling light shades
Chests of drawers
Chopping boards
Clothes airers
Coat hangers
Coffee tables
Colanders / Sieves
Cushions
Cutlery drawer trays
Cutlery set (4 settings min.)
Desk lamps
Desks (Small)
Dinner sets (4 settings min.)
Dust pans and brushes
Duvets (Double)
Duvets (Single)
Electric grills / Toasty makers
Electric kettles
Extension leads
Floor lamp
Floor lamps
Food processors
Food scales
Freezer (Under counter, non-fitted)
Fridge (Under counter, non-fitted)
Fridge Freezer (h: 180cm x w: 60cm or smaller only)
Frying pans
Glass tumblers
Grill pans
Hair dryers
Ironing boards
Irons
Kitchen bins
Kitchen knives
Kitchen tables (Small)
Lamp shades (Large)
Lamp shades (Small)
Lamps (Large)
Lamps (Small)
Mattress protectors (Double)
Mattress protectors (Single)
Mattress toppers (Double)
Mattress toppers (Single)
Mattresses (Double)
Mattresses (Single)
Microwaves
Mirrors
Mops and buckets
Mugs
Oven gloves
Oven trays
Pillow protectors
Pint glasses
Placemats / coasters
Pyrex jugs and bowls
Radiator clothes rail hanger
Radio / CD players
Rugs (Large)
Saucepans
Slow cookers
Tin openers
Toasters
Toilet rolls
Trays
Vacuums
Vegetable peelers
Wall clocks
Woks

We Are Inundated With
Our warehouse is currently absolutely at capacity for the items below. Please do not bring these items to the warehouse as we simply cannot accept them at the moment.

Bathroom bins
Blankets/Throws
Cafetières
Cooking utensils (Tongs, Spatulas, Graters etc.)
Curtains
Draining racks
Duvet covers (Double)
Duvet covers (Single)
Egg cups
Pillows
Plastic cereal containers
Plastic cups / Plates
Sheets (Double)
Sheets (Single)
Small dessert bowls & dishes
Toilet brushes
Towels
Tupperware containers
Washing up bowls & Dishbrushes
Water bottles
Water jugs
Wooden spoons