Accord Hospice
As of , Accord Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 32 of the 110 items in this directory: 20 they can't accept, 4 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
Scottish hospice, Registered Charity No SC013682, serving Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire; offers a home-collection service for furniture and large items, though drivers are not permitted to carry furniture up or down stairs.
Baby & children
4-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Car seats”
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Can't accept
Cot mattresses also listed separately as not accepted.
Their wording
“Cots”
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Can't accept
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“High chairs”
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Can't accept
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“Prams Pushchairs Buggies”
Toys & games
2-
Can't accept
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“Soft toys without the CE label”
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Accepted
Soft toys specifically require a CE label; other toys and games accepted generally.
Their wording
“Children’s toys and games (with a CE label if it’s a soft toy)”
Furniture
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Furniture without fire safety labels”
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Check first
Only accepted in excellent, unmarked condition.
Their wording
“Mattresses unless in excellent, unmarked condition”
Homeware & household
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Homeware, such as ornaments, china, kitchenware and photo frames”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Homeware, such as ornaments, china, kitchenware and photo frames”
Electrical
5-
Can't accept
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“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
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“Heating and cooking equipment that use gas or oil”
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Can't accept
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“Heating and cooking equipment that use gas or oil”
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Can't accept
Only accepted if unused and in a sealed box.
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“Personal items, such as shavers (unless unused and in a sealed box)”
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Check first
Accepted depending on condition.
Their wording
“Some items, such as bicycles, sofas etc that have fire safety labels and mobile phones, may also be accepted depending on their condition.”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Safety harnesses”
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Can't accept
Cycle helmets also listed separately as not accepted.
Their wording
“Safety helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Life jackets Buoyancy aids”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Prescription glasses”
Sharps & weapons
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Weapons”
- Check first
Hazardous materials
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Petrol or diesel fuelled garden equipment”
Media & books
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Books”
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Accepted
Home-recorded discs are excluded from acceptance.
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs (that aren’t home recorded)”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
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“Items made from ivory”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Used pillows and duvets (although pillow cases and mattress covers may be accepted)”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“We are happy to take a range of clothing and household items, as long as they’re clean and in a good condition.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories and jewellery”
- Accepted
Sport & outdoor
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Inflatable toys for water”
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Check first
Accepted depending on condition.
Their wording
“Some items, such as bicycles, sofas etc that have fire safety labels and mobile phones, may also be accepted depending on their condition.”
Other things they mention
More rules from their donation guidance, in their own words — these don't have their own page on this site yet:
- Can't accept Scissors — “Scissors”
- Can't accept Oil lamps — “Oil lamps”