Age UK
As of , Age UK publishes donation guidance covering 15 of the 110 items in this directory: 4 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 9 they accept, plus 1 category-wide rule.
Furniture donations go to their separate network of dedicated furniture shops.
Toys & games
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality toys, jigsaws and games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality toys, jigsaws and games”
Furniture
1-
Check first
Only some shops accept furniture; check with the local shop before donating.
Their wording
“Some of our shops also accept donations of furniture.”
Homeware & household
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“coat hangers”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Quality homeware such as glassware, ornaments and kitchenware”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Quality homeware such as glassware, ornaments and kitchenware”
Safety equipment
✕ Can't accept All safety equipment items — “safety equipment”
Media & books
4- Can't accept
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Check first
CDs are named as accepted; vinyl records are not addressed.
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“real fur”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Can't accept
Listed under large household items alongside bulky curtains.
Their wording
“duvets, pillows and bulky curtains”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Women's, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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 Bulky curtains — “large household items such as duvets, pillows and bulky curtains”