To ask someone questions to see if they're really in need

[MadJeffBarn]

So I'm giving away my dining table because I'm getting a new one. As it's Christmas I've decided to give it to a family in need, as per description. But already I'm getting loads of people asking for it, no kids on their profile(yes I know not everyone puts their kids online) but I really want it to go to a family.
I realise now (after shifting through 20+ inboxs) that Facebook probably isn't the best place to give away. I can't get it to a charity shop as I don't have a car, any ideas? Or should I supply a questionnaire for each applicant 😂 (I'm joking of course, I wouldn't do that)

I don't like anyone deciding who is 'most in need.' All a bit Mrs Burley/ An Inspector Calls. Being charitable is not being suspicious of people's motives imo.

I agree Dame give something don't give something its up to you but deciding worthiness is a bit off.

ywbu to check out 'credentials' about being poor. If someone wants to take your for a ride then that's their prerogative. Doing something good does not come with conditions. If you are that bothered find a charity or church who can act as a proxy to find a 'worthy' cause. But asking people to prove that they are not well off is just down right rude.

Message recieved guys! I get it!

"all is required is a £10 donation for delivery which seems great! I haven't heard about them before"

From whom do they require the £10 donation, MadJeff? You?

British Heart Foundation will collect it from you. They'll sell it cheaply enough for someone without much cash who needs a table to be able to afford it, and the cash goes to charity. Win win.

Yes, me :)

Do not pay ten quid to donate your stuff to charity . That has scam written all over it.

It's not a scam. Basically, you can get it picked up for free and the reciever pays a tenner for delivery, or you can choose to pay a tenner for the family it's going to. Im choosing to pay so the family/couple/elderly person they're supplying it with doesn't have to.

What charity is that?

You have to pay £10 to donate an item?! Isn't the item itself enough for them!?

If charities do not make any money out of it, then the cost of petrol and vehicle has to be covered somewhere.
OP I think it is nice that you are being thoughtful about how you pass things on. I feel similarly, and also use local charities to pass things on.

To be fair £10 to uplift an item is pretty good.

I had a large item which for various reasons no charity would accept and was too big for us to move ourselves. I had to pay considerably more than £10 for a man with a van to take it to the dump for me.