For a charity shop, this one is not as cheap as you'd expect, but that's because they seem to…read moreactually know what they're doing with the pricing and mark up a silk Monsoon skirt for a little more than a polyester Primark one. And quite right too, as it's all for a good cause! Maybe it's the location that does it, but the stock at this particular Oxfam shop tends to be quite high-end, and even with their intelligent pricing, you can still pick up some amazing bargains on brand-name items, particularly coats and jackets. As well as second-hand items, they also sell a wide range of fair trade food, paper goods, and jewellery.

I rate this Oxfam as one of the best in London for books…read more Located just a short stroll away from the tube station, it's almost opposite the massive Primark in the street & just a bit further along from the large TK Maxx - so brilliantly located if you're out and about for some bargain shopping! The book section offers a good selection of newer & recently released novels / paperbacks - all at the cheap oxfam prices of roughly £1.50 on average. Yes the hackney branch is cheaper, however this shop is better located and always has a great & ample stock of books in store - which makes it well worth a browse when in the local vicinity. Bookwarms Unite!

As charity shops go this truly is one of the best. There's never that old musty smell which you get…read morein some charity shops and the staff are happy and friendly. The prices they set are unbelievably low compared to some other well known charities. You can pick up designer jeans for £3 and designer tops for as little as £2 each. There's a huge stock of books, dvds, videos etc a large mens clothing and shoes area and lots of toys, gifts and bedding etc. The baby clothes are from as little as 20p per item, I've kitted out my wardrobe from this shop. It is so busy and a real community area where people meet and chat and everyone is friendly. All the staff except the manageress are volunteers and it's for a very worthwhile cause. (the cottage hospice has about 14 shops in total)

This really is a lovely charity shop, I have always found the volunteers who give up there time to…read morework there to be very friendly and helpful. I've found more than a few bargains in this shop, and they stock a wide range of goods including bric-a-brac, toys, shoes, books, clothes, household wares, and more recently they have started to sell small PAT tested electrical items. One of the great things about this shop is that they don't overprice items, recently I have noticed charity shops have been becoming very expensive and sometimes it ends up that you're better off buying something new in a cheap shop such as Primark than a second hand item. This is not the case in here, items are always very fairly priced. Look out for the bargain rail which is usually outside the shop when the weather is good enough - it is filled with items of clothing for 75p which have been in the shop for a set period of time - a sort of a clearance rail!

I love Cancer Research UK charity shops and have found some real gems in their stores. However,…read moreI've always found the Islington branch just a little too, well, Islington. As I've written, I love the Marylebone High Street branch of this very deserving cause, having found Louboutins along with clothes by Miu Miu, Malene Birger and others. However, the Islington branch is just a bit too reflective of the tastes of this area's residents. Yes, there are designer pieces to be found, but instead of being by cutting edge labels or cool high street stores they're by Jigsaw, Nicole Farhi, or Karen Millen. And unfortunately that's just not my style...

Great little thrift store that has a lot of inventory packed into a small space. Nicely organized,…read morefriendly service, and very good prices. I found several items that worked for me! I'll be back!

Besides it being a great cause and selling gems of clothing, I had to complain…read more The times I had gone there, it was bit full because of how small the local is and there was a bit of frustration from the service side. However, I don't know if I caught someone in a bad mood or 5 minutes before closing, but when I went to drop off clothing to the good cause, I was greeted with a scowl, a door slam and not even a thank you. Absolutely terrible, it also made me want to take back what I had given away and give it to another charity like the Cancer Research UK up the street. I should have if had I not been in shock from the rudest encounter I have ever experienced in the least likely place, a charity shop. It doesn't matter where you work, but customer service is customer service.

A recent tour of the Islington charity shop scene was quite revealing. While the smaller shops on…read moreEssex road and Caledonian road were interesting, the cloithing all seemed to lean to a more elderly customer. Even the Oxfam in Angel was not pleasing. Marie Curie, however, perhaps due to its size, has more than the average charity shop. The ornaments shelf, as someone else mentioned, is a treasure trove. Great place for cheap photo frames, and the books shelf is packed tight. I bought a very nice, young T shirt, perfect size, for £2. Now, you have to be happy with that don't you?!

It's a very small place but it is very full of things like clothes, shoes,and a lot of home…read morefurnitures very useful even if it's second hand. People who are working there are volunteers but that doesn't affect their kindness at all. Prices are very attractive starting from 50p. I found vintage Adidas for £1 and a Topshop dress for £1,50 ! You can't leave without something, It's a must-see for people who like second hand and of course to make bargains !

This is gret for a bargain! I have found Tesco FF clothes here for less than £1!read more

Sincere charity selling decent well sorted items. Some old tech bargains on occasion…read more Also retro items which they tend to display in the window. A deserving shop.

This British Heart Foundation branch isn't my favourite charity shop in Hammersmith; it's rather…read moresmall and cluttered, and a lot of the stuff on offer looks like it's been there for a very, very long time. It's best for DVDs (which are right at the back): they have a rapid turnover of stock, so it's worth checking regularly, and you will occasionally find some unexpected gems for a few pounds.

I'm a bit of a charity shop enthusiast, and this has to be one of my favourites…read more Whereas Oxfams in other high profile areas (e.g. Notting Hill Gate, Kensington High Street, Gloucester Road) carefully note their most prized donations and price them a little too high, this one still has hidden gems. Barely worn Ferragamo flats and Longchamp bags can be found for good prices amidst Primark tat. But beware, other customers can provide a lot of competition!

I agree on the previous review of this charity shop compare to other branches they seem a bit…read morecheaper than other shops but yesterday 04 of September the one in the tills this muslim woman who is so rude to every customer ,the way she speak doesnt represent this shop and should not volunteer ,i noticed as well on weekends or sunday that the normal English people managing this shop are not around,2 weeks a go i witnessed an eastern european girl helping other felllow relatives to choose a clothes what they like,the muslim family or friends around are also the same.i will not recommend them to volunteer,i will ask someone to pretend as a buyer and chat with this Muslim woman and for sure you will be appalled ,i wonder why she is volunteering to help or to help fellow countryman to buy stuff at low price.

One of my favourite Oxfam shops, because it is often patronised by ladies who lunch and you can…read moretherefore find some amazing bargains. Like Prada jackets, hardly worn, second hand Chanel handbags and some less known but fabulous American designers. All major designer brands are there at some time or other. Worth regular trips like all charity stores it is always a hit or miss.

Charity, you can make donations, and buy things to support good causes…read more I worked here for a month, the manager is nice and friendly.