Excess stock
Overstock, samples, end-of-line products
Turn surplus into social value
Got stock you don’t need? Give it to someone down the road.
Got excess stock, old equipment, or surplus goods? Schools and charities need it. Donate through CommuniTie and get tax benefits plus social value evidence for tenders.
Free for businesses. Charities claim and collect at no cost.
From spare stock to useful support
List it
Add photos, description, and estimated value. Takes 2 minutes.
A school or charity asks
Schools and charities see your listing and request items they need.
Approve and arrange collection
Accept requests and coordinate collection or delivery.
Receive donation certificate and social value tracking automatically.
What could you give?
If it’s useful and you no longer need it, a school or charity probably does.
Office equipment
Furniture, computers, printers, supplies
Trade surplus
Building materials, fixtures, fittings
Display items
Showroom pieces, demo units, returns
Choose useful, safe goods
Alcohol, tobacco, weapons, adult content and hazardous materials are not accepted. Choose useful goods the recipient can use directly.
Useful giving, in every sector
- Retailers and wholesalers
- Office and corporate
- Construction and trade
- Hospitality and events
- Healthcare and pharma
- Technology and IT
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
Why give through CommuniTie?
More than just clearing space: get real business benefits.
VAT relief (Finance Act 2026)
Qualifying surplus donations can avoid a VAT charge on the gift. Keep clear records of the goods, recipient and charitable use.
Social value evidence
Every donation is tracked for your tender submissions. Export reports formatted for social value reporting showing your community contributions.
Landfill diversion
Record the estimated weight of goods you pass on, for your ESG and social value reporting.
Tax example: buying goods to donate
A purchase example, separate from donating stock or equipment you already own
Purchase price including 20% VAT£200
VAT reclaimed (£200 ÷ 6)−£33.33
Corporation tax relief (£166.67 × 25%)−£41.67
Your net cost£125
1.6x
Goods value / example net cost
£200
Purchase value of goods donated
Assumes full purchase VAT recovery, a deductible expense at 25% corporation tax and a qualifying donation. Existing surplus does not create a new purchase expense. Tender valuation follows the buyer’s framework.
For a £120 purchase: You pay £75. The school or charity gets something that would have cost them up to £120 from their own budget, freeing that money for other things they need.
A few useful answers
Is there a minimum value for donations?
No minimum. From a box of stationery to office furniture, if a charity can use it, it counts. Small donations add up for tax and social value reporting.
Who arranges collection?
You and the charity agree on logistics. Most charities will collect, but you can deliver if easier. We just connect you - the rest is flexible.
What documentation do I get?
Automatic donation certificates with HMRC charity reference numbers, item values, and dates. Note: recipients must hold an HMRC charity reference. A school URN or Charity Commission number alone is not sufficient to qualify for VAT relief. Export CSV reports for your accountant or tender submissions.
Can I donate to specific causes?
Yes. You can accept or decline any request. Schools near your office, charities in your sector, causes your team cares about - you choose.
Ready to clear your surplus?
Turn unused stock into tax benefits and social value evidence. Schools and charities are waiting.
Takes 2 minutes to list