Our shops rely on the generosity of local people and their communities for donations of unwanted items that are in good condition and working order.
So make every day count by recycling your unwanted items through our shops.
Donating your unwanted items is easy – simply drop your bags into your local shop during opening hours.
Not sure what to donate? We particularly welcome:
- All clothing
- Accessories - handbags, shoes, hats,scarves, gloves, ties and belts
- Glass, china, household items
- Unwanted gifts
- Jewellery, watches, clocks and musical instruments, bric a brac
- Books, DVDs, CDs
- Toys, games and puzzles
- Curtains, bed and table linen
- Retro clothing, dressing up clothes
- Old books, vintage annuals and magazines
- Pictures, artwork
- Small electrical items like table lamps, clocks
- Small items of furniture
Due to Trading Standards or legal restrictions there are some items that we cannot sell. These items can create a challenge for us plus we are charged the cost of disposal. We therefore prefer not to receive:
- Bicycles,
- Cash Helmets, Riding Hats
- Baby Equipment - Car safety seats, prams, cots, cot mattresses, cot bumpers, pushchairs, carrycots, Moses baskets and baby slings
- Protective clothing and equipment
- Large Electrical items including computer equipment, microwaves, televisions, stereo systems
- Household items containing feathers – cushions, duvets, pillows, eiderdown
- Large items of furniture, for example, sofas, wardrobes, side boards, dining room tables, mattresses
Also please be kind and think about our ladies having to lift and carry boxes and bags of donations around their shop – light and easy does it!
If you are unsure about any item please call your local shop for advice.
We can arrange for collection of items by special arrangement so please call on 01442 869555 if you need this service.
In addition to selling quality items through our shops we are able to sell lower quality or unsaleable clothing, textiles, shoes, belts, bags, books, videos and CDs for recycling.
This raises an additional £35,000 each year for the Hospice. You can help increase this income by giving us goods for recycling (no soiled items please) in a separate bag together with regular donations.