DONATE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS AND HELP SAVE LIVES
From clothes and homeware to toys and electricals, it’s easy to donate at any of our charity shops. For larger pieces, our furniture stores offer a free collection service—making it simple to give and support our lifesaving missions.
HOW TO DONATE YOUR PRE-LOVED ITEMS IN STORE
Simply bring your clean, bagged items to any of our charity shops and hand them to a member of our friendly team.
We’ll always do our best to accept donations during opening hours, though local restrictions or space limits may occasionally apply.
Together, we save more lives.
WHY YOU SHOULD DONATE
Every item you donate helps power our lifesaving work. Whether it’s clothes, furniture, toys, or tech, your pre-loved goods are turned into vital funds that keep our helicopters in the sky and our critical care teams on the road.
By donating, you’re not only giving your items a second life—you’re helping someone else get a second chance at theirs.
Together, we save more lives.
YOUR GUIDE TO DONATING PRE-LOVED ITEMS
WHAT CAN I DONATE IN-STORE?
We’re incredibly grateful for your donations, but there are some items we’re unable to accept due to health and safety, hygiene, or disposal costs. Please check before donating or ask in-store if unsure.
If donating electronics, please remove any personal data and restore devices to factory settings to protect your privacy.
Items We Accept:
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Quality clothing and paired shoes
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Soft furnishings (e.g. cushions)
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Crockery, cutlery, and cookware
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Toys, games, and books
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Working electrical items
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Unused toiletry gift sets
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Working laptops and mobile phones
WHAT CAN’T BE DONATED IN-STORE?
While we’re grateful for all offers, some items can’t be accepted due to legislation, safety risks, or resale restrictions. If in doubt, please speak to our shop team before donating.
Avoid donating items we cannot legally resell or safely store, as disposal comes at a cost to the charity—funds that could support lifesaving care.
Items We Can’t Accept:
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Weapons or ammunition
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Toys without a CE mark
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Home videos, CDs or audio tapes
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Animal fur or ivory
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Duvets or pillows
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Single or damaged shoes
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Used toiletry items
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Upholstered items without fire labels
FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION SERVICE
Did you know we offer a Free Furniture Collection Service through our Home Stores and Superstores? If you have quality furniture you’d like to donate, give your nearest store a call to arrange a collection in your area.
We accept a range of good-condition items and sell them in-store or online to fund our vital missions. Please check with your local store for availability.
Participating Stores Include:
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Alfreton Superstore
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Burton, Daventry, Doncaster
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Melton Mowbray, Newark, Oakham
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Rugeley, Salford, Sheffield
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Wigston
GIFT-AID: MAKE YOUR DONATION GO FURTHER
If you’re a UK taxpayer, signing up to Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25% on the value of your donated items—at no extra cost to you.
You can sign up quickly and easily when donating in-store. If you’re already registered for Gift Aid, just let our team know when you drop off your items.
Want to know more?
Learn how Gift Aid helps fund our lifesaving services.
