We drive to and from Red-Cross-stores

Prepare for your Red Cross transport

If you're picking up a purchase: check the store's opening hours and make sure the item is ready to collect. Have your home address and any door codes ready. If you're donating to the Red Cross: sort what you want to donate and make sure everything is in good condition — the Red Cross only accepts items that can be resold. Pack clothes in bags or boxes. Check that there is clear access through stairwells and that the van can park near the entrance both at your home and at the store. Measure doorways if furniture is large. The more information you provide when booking, the smoother the transport will be.

Pick up furniture and finds bought at the Red Cross

Red Cross second hand stores often have fantastic finds — furniture, retro chairs, solid dining tables and unique wardrobes you won't find anywhere else. The problem is they rarely fit in an ordinary car. With Ungdomskraft's transport we pick up your purchase directly from the store. We carry the furniture out, protect it with blankets and straps, load the van and drive to your home. There we carry it through stairwells and doorways and place it where you want it. Many of our customers tell us they now dare to buy completely different things at the Red Cross — heavy furniture, bulky shelving units and delicate glass cabinets they could never have taken home on their own. Our crew handle everything from small armchairs to large furniture sets. We bring tools, furniture blankets and carrying straps — you don't need to prepare anything extra. If a piece won't fit through the door, we disassemble it and reassemble at your place. We protect all surfaces during carrying so nothing gets damaged.

Donate furniture and clothes to the Red Cross

Have furniture, clothes or household goods at home that deserve a new life? Donating to the Red Cross is one of the easiest ways to make a difference — your items are resold and the revenue goes directly to the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Sweden and internationally, funding disaster relief, social support for vulnerable people and aid for refugees. But transport is usually what holds people back. A sofa won't fit in the car, 15 bags of clothes require multiple trips, and the nearest Red Cross store might be far away. With our transport we collect everything from your home. We carry out from any floor, load the van and drive to the Red Cross store of your choice. There we unload and drop off. You just need to sort — we handle the rest. Remember that the Red Cross only accepts items in good condition that can be resold. Broken furniture, dirty textiles and mattresses are usually not accepted. If in doubt, call the store before booking.

How Red Cross transport works with Ungdomskraft

• Book online Enter your address and the Red Cross store address. Describe whether you're picking up a purchase or donating items. You see the price instantly.
• We collect Our team arrive with a van and the right equipment. We carry out, protect with blankets and straps and load everything.
• We drive and deliver We drive to the Red Cross and drop off your donated items — or drive your purchase home and carry it inside.
• Done Your items are contributing to the Red Cross's humanitarian work — or your purchase is in place at your home. Without lifting a finger.

The whole process typically takes 1–3 hours depending on distance and amount. You can follow the status in real time.

We drive to all Red Cross second hand stores

We drive to all Red Cross second hand stores and collection points in Stockholm and Gothenburg. Just enter the store address when booking and we handle the rest. We also drive to other second hand stores like Myrorna, Erikshjälpen, Emmaus and Stadsmissionen if you want to donate to multiple places in the same trip.

Why book Red Cross transport with Ungdomskraft?

What makes Ungdomskraft unique is that we employ young people and give them real work experience. When you book with us, you don't just get professional help with your Red Cross transport — you also contribute to getting young people into the workforce and building their future. Every job is staffed by motivated young workers who learn everything from customer service and logistics to physical work and responsible environmental practices. We've been around since 2014 and have completed tens of thousands of transports across Stockholm and Gothenburg. Our customers come back time and again — not just because the service works, but because they know their money makes a difference. Everything is insured, we have our own vans in multiple sizes and you always see the price before you book. No hidden fees, no surprises.

If the items are transported for reuse, you may be eligible for the Swedish RUT tax deduction on the labour cost. The deduction is handled directly on the invoice – you never have to pay the full amount upfront.

Why book with Ungdomskraft?

What makes Ungdomskraft unique is that we employ young people and give them real work experience. When you book with us, you don't just get professional help — you also contribute to getting young people into the workforce and building their future. Every job is staffed by motivated young workers who learn everything from customer service and logistics to physical work and responsible environmental practices.