Demelza Hospice Care for Children
As of , Demelza Hospice Care for Children publishes donation guidance covering 53 of the 110 items in this directory: 38 they can't accept, 4 they may accept in some cases and 11 they accept.
Furniture donations and free collections are handled separately via [email protected], with three dedicated furniture shops (Rainham, Larkfield, Orpington); Demelza also runs an online Shopify shop, eBay store and Depop.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
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“Children’s car seats”
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Can't accept
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“Old travel cots or moses baskets with no stand”
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Can't accept
Closest available baby-feeding item; breast pumps/sterilisers are not separately mentioned by Demelza, only used feeding cups/beakers/bottles.
Their wording
“Used cups/beakers/bottles”
Toys & games
3-
Can't accept
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“Toys without a CE mark”
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Accepted
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“Toys, puzzles and games that are fully working with all parts”
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Accepted
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“Toys, puzzles and games that are fully working with all parts”
Furniture
4-
Can't accept
Source says 'used blinds' generally; does not specify corded blinds.
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“Fitted carpets or used blinds”
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Can't accept
Also excludes 'Upholstered furniture that is damaged or has torn fabric'.
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“Furniture with missing parts or damage that makes them unsafe”
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Can't accept
Furniture Services page confirms: 'We can only accept upholstered furniture if the fire safety label is still attached.'
Their wording
“Upholstered furniture without a fire label including items without a label that are part of a set”
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Check first
This sits under the 'Pianos and organs' heading in the prohibited-items list, indicating these are handled by staff advice rather than an outright refusal.
Their wording
“Please speak to a member of our staff who will be able to advise you about donating these items”
Homeware & household
4-
Can't accept
Their wording says 'fitted carpets'; offcuts and underlay are not mentioned separately.
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“Fitted carpets or used blinds”
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Can't accept
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“Coat hangers”
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Check first
Broken, damaged or unsellable bric-a-brac (mugs, cups, plates, glasses) is refused unless part of a set.
Their wording
“Broken and damaged or unsellable bric-a-brac including mugs, cups plates and glasses unless they are part of a set”
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Accepted
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“Collectables and memorabilia”
Electrical
13-
Can't accept
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“E Scooters”
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Can't accept
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“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
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“Electric showers”
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Can't accept
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“Gas cookers”
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Can't accept
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“White goods”
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Can't accept
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“Microwaves”
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Can't accept
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“Printers and ink cartridges”
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
Also stated elsewhere as: 'Personal appliances such as shavers and foot spas, unless they are unused.'
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“Personal hygiene items (hair trimmers) unless new and boxed”
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Can't accept
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“Printers and ink cartridges”
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Can't accept
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“Waste disposal units”
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Check first
Only CRT sets or televisions missing their remote control are refused, implying working non-CRT TVs with a remote are accepted.
Their wording
“CRT televisions or televisions without the remote controls”
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Accepted
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“Electrical items, such as working lamps, functioning kitchen appliances.”
DIY & garden
1-
Accepted
General acceptance; no condition on working order or instructions is stated.
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“Tools and DIY equipment”
Safety equipment
2-
Can't accept
Also listed as 'Safety helmets' and 'Riding/cycling hats' under the same heading.
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“Crash helmets, cycle helmets, motorcycle helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Lifesaving or flotation swimming equipment or inflatables”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“Medication, including vitamins or medical equipment”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
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“Prescription glasses/sunglasses”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“Guns and ammunition”
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Can't accept
'Replica guns' also listed as excluded.
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“Guns and ammunition”
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Can't accept
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“Knives, swords, crossbows”
Hazardous materials
2-
Can't accept
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“Fire fighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Cleaning products, solvents and adhesives”
Food & drink
3-
Can't accept
Source does not split 'drink' into alcoholic/non-alcoholic.
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“Perishable goods, food or drink”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food or drink”
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Can't accept
Source does not split 'drink' into alcoholic/non-alcoholic.
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“Perishable goods, food or drink”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
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“Home recorded DVDs, videos and audio tapes”
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Can't accept
Audio cassettes are also refused on the same line.
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“Cassette and video tapes”
- Accepted
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Accepted
'CDs' also included; source does not specify BBFC rating.
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“DVDs and CDs”
Restricted materials
3-
Can't accept
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“Ivory, fur or taxidermy”
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Can't accept
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“Ivory, fur or taxidermy”
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Can't accept
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“Ivory, fur or taxidermy”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused; new ones seem acceptable.
Their wording
“Used duvets, pillows, and sleeping bags”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Collectibles & Homeware'; curtains not named specifically but this covers small soft furnishings.
Their wording
“Soft furnishings and linen, cushions and throws”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Listed under 'Clothing' in the 'What can I donate?' list.
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“Womenswear, menswear and children's clothing”
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Accepted
'Jewellery' is also listed separately as accepted in the same list.
Their wording
“Accessories, such as belts, ties, hats, gloves and scarves Jewellery”
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Accepted
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“Shoes and boots”
Sport & outdoor
1-
Can't accept
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“Lifesaving or flotation swimming equipment or inflatables”
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 Plastic carrier bags — “Plastic carrier bags”
- Can't accept Upholstered furniture with torn/damaged fabric — “Upholstered furniture that is damaged or has torn fabric”
- Can't accept Damaged veneered furniture exposing inner wood — “Veneered items that are damaged exposing the inner wood”
- Can't accept Chopping boards and food hygiene products — “Chopping Boards & Food Hygiene Products”
- Can't accept Old toasters — “Old toasters”
- Can't accept Oil or gas Agas (range cookers) — “Oil or gas agas”
- Can't accept McDonald's toys — “McDonald's toys”
- Can't accept Broken toys or games/toys with missing parts — “Broken toys, or games and toys with missing parts”
- Can't accept Hairbands, clips, brushes — “Hairbands, clips, brushes”
- Can't accept Potties / nappy disposal units — “Potties/nappy disposal units”
- Can't accept Home recorded computer games and software on recordable discs — “Home recorded computer games and software on recordable CDs and DVDs”
- Can't accept Sky boxes — “Sky boxes”
- Can't accept Sat Navs — “Sat Navs”
- Check first Broken/damaged/unsellable bric-a-brac (mugs, cups, plates, glasses) — Refused unless part of a set. — “Broken and damaged or unsellable bric-a-brac including mugs, cups plates and glasses unless they are part of a set”