We love
Clean womenswear, menswear, children's clothing - jackets, coats, tops, trousers, skirts, dresses
We can’t accept
Underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns, socks, swimwear
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Quality donated items keep our customers returning to us, and means we can generate even more money to help fund your local Hospice.
We welcome good quality, clean donations in a saleable condition. Items can be donated at any of our shops when they are open. Take a look at what items we love to accept and those we really don’t like.
Clothing
Accessories
We love
Paired boots and shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties, other accessories in a clean, good condition
Any vintage accessories
Furniture
We love
Tables and chairs, sofas, beds, chests of drawers, cabinets
Clean mattresses with the fire-resistant label
We can’t accept
Broken, flat pack furniture
Damaged upholstered furniture with large tears or without the fire-resistant label
Veneered wood furniture with damage to the veneer exposing the inner wood
Homeware
We love
Ornaments, modern pictures, vases, kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware, lamps
We can’t accept
Single, odd and chipped items of crockery
Candles without instructions, used candles
Sharp kitchen knives and other cutting tools
Food processing equipment, unless they are are unused and in their original box
Soft furnishings
We love
Paired curtains, throws, cushions
We can’t accept
Pillows, duvets, feathered cushions
Single curtains
Books & media
We love
All books
DVDs
Toys & games
We love
Toys, games, puzzles that are complete and in a good condition with the CE mark
We can't accept
Toy weapons - swords, guns
Children's items
We can't accept
Car seats
Cot mattresses
Prams, pushchairs and buggies
Inflatable child beds
Highchairs, cots, carry cots, playpens
Bicycles, scooters, roller blads, skates
Electrical items
We love
Radios, CD and DVD players, lamps, cameras, flat screen TVs with a remote control – all in working order
White goods – fridges, washing machines, dishwashers in a good condition and working order
We can’t accept
Electrical items that no longer work or don’t have a UK plug
Electric blankets
Electric showers
Sunbeds, tanning equipment
Waste disposal units
Power tools
Cooking & heating
We love
White goods in a good, working condition
We can’t accept
Gas appliances (mains or bottled)
Gas cookers
Ovens with glass fronts/doors
Oil filled radiators
Oil heaters (mobile)
Storage heaters
Oil and gas AGAs
Any unstable built-in appliances
Gas bottles
Hardware & software
We can’t accept
Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones
Personal items
We can’t accept
Second hand personal care items - shavers, hair stylers, foot spas. We can only accept these items in a brand new condition and in their sealed box
Prescription spectacles
Free standing exercise equipment
Safety equipment
We can’t accept
Used PPE equipment
Medical equipment, disability aids, wheelchairs, mobility scooters
Crash and cycle helmets, riding hats
Safety harnesses of any sort
Firefighting equipment
Weapons
We can’t accept
Knives, flick knives
Swords, sword sticks, crossbows (including replica swords)
Guns, ammunition (including replica guns, ammunition)
Miscellaneous
We can’t accept
Medication, including vitamins
Perishable goods, food and drink
Cleaning agents, solvents, adhesives
Ivory
Petrol or diesel-fuelled garden tools, such as lawn mowers
DIY and gardening tools
Disposable lighters
Coat hangers
Make a difference
Our services are free of charge to all those in our community who need vital hospice care but this is only made possible through the charitable support and generosity of our amazing community. We need to raise £39,000 each day to fund our services 365 days a year to the people who need us most.
We’ve never needed you, our wonderful supporters, more than we need you today. Please donate what you can to help keep hospice care available for those in desperate need.
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