Dogs Trust
As of , Dogs Trust publishes donation guidance covering 23 of the 110 items in this directory: 16 they can't accept, 1 they may accept in some cases and 6 they accept.
A separate, stricter list applies to donations taken at their rehoming centres.
Baby & children
4-
Can't accept
Their wording
“children's car seats, prams, highchairs and cots”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“children's car seats, prams, highchairs and cots”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“children's car seats, prams, highchairs and cots”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“children's car seats, prams, highchairs and cots”
Toys & games
1-
Can't accept
Page says 'toys' generally, not limited to soft toys.
Their wording
“toys without a CE mark”
Furniture
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“duvets, bedding, mattresses, electric blankets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“upholstered furniture without fire labels”
Electrical
4-
Can't accept
Appliances without instructions are not accepted.
Their wording
“appliances without instructions”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“duvets, bedding, mattresses, electric blankets”
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Can't accept
Also excludes heaters generally (not specified as gas-only).
Their wording
“gas appliances, heaters”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“white goods”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
Their wording
“VHS tapes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“books”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs”
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Accepted
Listed among items Dogs Trust charity shops welcome ("Help us raise pounds for hounds by donating the following items"), alongside books and DVDs. Page does not mention vinyl/records specifically.
Their wording
“CDs”
Restricted materials
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“items containing ivory, fur, or endangered species”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“items containing ivory, fur, or endangered species”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“duvets, bedding, mattresses, electric blankets”
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Check first
Listed among items the shops accept, but their separate cannot-accept list includes 'duvets, bedding, mattresses, electric blankets' — check first.
Their wording
“linens”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“jewellery, bags and other accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“shoes”
Sport & outdoor
1- Can't accept
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 Christmas lights — “christmas lights”
- Can't accept Anything worn, stained, or in need of repair — “We must respectfully decline the donation of items that look worn, are stained or are in need of repair.”