Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice
As of , Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 39 of the 110 items in this directory: 28 they can't accept, 5 they may accept in some cases and 6 they accept.
Large items/furniture require a booked collection (phone or WhatsApp) rather than shop drop-off; covers Eden Valley Hospice (adults) and Jigsaw (children's hospice) across north Cumbria.
Baby & children
4-
Can't accept
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“Car Seats”
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Can't accept
Also listed elsewhere on the same page as part of 'Pram/Cot'.
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“Travel Cots”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs and Nursey Items”
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Can't accept
Also listed elsewhere on the same page simply as 'Pram/Cot'.
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“Pushchairs/Prams/Travel Systems”
Toys & games
3-
Can't accept
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“Handmade Cushions, Toys or Clothes”
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Can't accept
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“Toys WITHOUT the CE Label”
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Accepted
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“Toys and games”
Furniture
4-
Can't accept
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“Soiled or Damaged Sofas/Chairs/Bed”
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Can't accept
A separate bullet on the same page also specifically excludes 'Used Duvets, Pillows and Mattresses'.
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“Mattresses”
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Can't accept
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“Items WITHOUT Fire Labels”
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Check first
Only large dark wood wall units and corner units are named as refused.
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“Large dark wood wall units Corner Units”
Homeware & household
4-
Can't accept
Sic — text is truncated on the source page (confirmed still truncated as of this verification; presumably 'Carpet Remnants').
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“Carpet Remnan”
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Can't accept
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“Coat Hangers”
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Can't accept
Only candles without packaging are named as refused; the page doesn't say whether packaged candles are accepted.
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“Candles WITHOUT Packaging”
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Accepted
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“Bric-a-brac and collectables”
Electrical
6-
Can't accept
The same list also excludes 'Gas or Paraffin Heaters and Gas Canisters'.
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“Cookers, Gas”
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Can't accept
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“Fridges/Freezers/Fridgefreezers”
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Can't accept
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“Gas or Paraffin Heaters and Gas Canisters”
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Can't accept
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“Cigarettes/E Cigarettes”
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Check first
Only 'old style' computers are named as refused; newer computers are not addressed.
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“Old Style Computers”
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Check first
TVs without a remote and non-smart TVs are refused; smart TVs with a remote are not addressed. PC monitors are separately listed as refused.
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“Tv's Without Remote/Non Smart TVs”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Only used bike helmets are named as refused; the page doesn't say whether new ones are accepted.
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“Bike Helmets (USED)”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“Any medical prescriptions”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“Fireworks”
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Can't accept
The same list also separately excludes 'Air Weapons'.
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“Weapons/Realistic or Imitation/Firearms”
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Can't accept
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“Knives/Blades/Scissors/Knitting Needles”
Hazardous materials
1-
Can't accept
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“Gas or Paraffin Heaters and Gas Canisters”
Media & books
2-
Check first
Listed as accepted in the general donations guidance, but a separate 'items we're unable to process' list on the same page includes CDs, DVDs and videos — check first.
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and vinyl”
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Accepted
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and vinyl”
Restricted materials
3-
Can't accept
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“Ethically Inappropriate Items i.e.. Ivory and Fur”
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Can't accept
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“Ethically Inappropriate Items i.e.. Ivory and Fur”
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Can't accept
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“Cigarettes/E Cigarettes”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused; new ones are not addressed.
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“Used Duvets, Pillows and Mattresses”
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Accepted
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“Household linens, curtains and bedding”
Clothing & accessories
2-
Accepted
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“Clothing/shoes”
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Accepted
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“Clothing/shoes”
Sport & outdoor
3-
Can't accept
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“Ski's and Skates”
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Can't accept
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“Ski's and Skates”
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Can't accept
The same list also separately excludes 'Inflatables' generally.
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“Blow Up Beds”
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 Smoke damaged items — “Smoke Damaged Items”
- Can't accept Poor quality (dirty, damaged or faulty) items — “Poor Quality Items i.e.. Dirty, Damaged or Faulty”
- Can't accept Handmade cushions and clothing — “Handmade Cushions, Toys or Clothes”
- Can't accept Nursery items (general) — “Highchairs and Nursey Items”
- Check first Bean bags — Refused without a fire label. — “Bean Bags – Unless WITH a Fire Label”
- Can't accept Motorcycle, cycling and horse-riding items — “All Items Motorcycle, Cycling and Riding”
- Can't accept Corner units (furniture) — “Corner Units”
- Can't accept Hi-Fi cabinets — “Hi-Fi Cabinet”
- Can't accept PC monitors and keyboards — “PC Monitors and Keyboards”
- Can't accept Electric fires (portable electric heaters) — “Electrical Fires”