Hospice in the Weald
As of , Hospice in the Weald publishes donation guidance covering 12 of the 110 items in this directory: 5 they can't accept and 7 they accept.
Furniture donations/collections are handled via designated furniture shops in the Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Five Ashes areas, with a limited free collection service.
Toys & games
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Can't accept
Only toys carrying a CE label can be sold.
Their wording
“For safety reasons, we can only sell toys with CE labels and furniture with the correct fire safety labels, so checking these before donating really helps our teams.”
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Accepted
Complete puzzles are popular and welcomed.
Their wording
“Clothing is always appreciated when it is clean and in good condition, and complete toys, games and puzzles are especially popular with families.”
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Accepted
Complete, safe toy sets welcomed.
Their wording
“Toys & games: Complete sets that are safe and fun for kids.”
Furniture
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Can't accept
Soft furnishings/upholstered items must carry a fire safety label to be sold; corroborated by 'Upholstered furniture with fire labels attached...' on the donation guide page and 'furniture with the correct fire safety labels' on the tips page.
Their wording
“When it comes to soft furnishings we require Fire Safety Labels to be able to sell these to customers.”
Homeware & household
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Accepted
Decorative items and kitchenware welcomed.
Their wording
“Homeware: Decorative items, kitchenware, and small, functioning appliances.”
Electrical
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Accepted
Small, functioning appliances welcomed.
Their wording
“Homeware: Decorative items, kitchenware, and small, functioning appliances.”
Clothing & accessories
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Can't accept
Used swimwear cannot be sold for hygiene reasons.
Their wording
“Whilst we are grateful for every donation, there are some items we simply cannot sell for hygiene, quality or safety reasons. This includes heavily worn or damaged clothing, items with stains or holes, used underwear or swimwear, and broken or incomplete goods.”
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Can't accept
Used underwear cannot be sold for hygiene reasons.
Their wording
“Whilst we are grateful for every donation, there are some items we simply cannot sell for hygiene, quality or safety reasons. This includes heavily worn or damaged clothing, items with stains or holes, used underwear or swimwear, and broken or incomplete goods.”
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Can't accept
Heavily worn/damaged clothing and items with stains or holes cannot be sold.
Their wording
“Whilst we are grateful for every donation, there are some items we simply cannot sell for hygiene, quality or safety reasons. This includes heavily worn or damaged clothing, items with stains or holes, used underwear or swimwear, and broken or incomplete goods.”
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Accepted
Clean, gently used clothing for men, women and children is welcomed.
Their wording
“Clothing: Clean, gently used garments for men, women and children.”
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Accepted
Handbags and jewellery welcomed.
Their wording
“Accessories: Handbags, jewellery, and shoes in great shape.”
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Accepted
Shoes welcomed if in great shape.
Their wording
“Accessories: Handbags, jewellery, and shoes in great shape.”