Lindsey Lodge Hospice
As of , Lindsey Lodge Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 43 of the 110 items in this directory: 31 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 10 they accept.
Based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire; donations are taken at their shops and their Warehouse at 34a Crosby Road, Scunthorpe (01724 848769 for donation queries).
Baby & children
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Children’s car seats”
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Check first
Only accepted if labelled compliant with BS 7409:1996 and carrying the correct fire-safety label.
Their wording
“Pushchairs and prams need a label stating it complies with British Standard 7409:1996 and have the correct fire labels ‘Carelessness Causes Fires’”
Toys & games
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Children’s toys or games without a CE Mark”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Children’s toys and games”
Furniture
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Upholstered items without fire labels, e.g beds/mattresses, padded headboards, upholstered dining chairs and footstools, etc”
Homeware & household
2-
Can't accept
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“Candles without instructions”
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Accepted
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“Bric a Brac and household items: Bedding, curtains etc”
Electrical
9-
Can't accept
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“Computer hard drives”
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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 appliances (mains or bottled goods)”
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Can't accept
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“Oil heaters”
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
Only accepted if still in a sealed, unused box.
Their wording
“Personal appliances, e.g electric shavers, unless in sealed box”
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Can't accept
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“Waste disposal units.”
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Accepted
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“Electrical items such as lamps, stereos etc”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Power tools without safety instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
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“Safety harnesses of any sort”
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Can't accept
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“Safety helmets – riding hats, crash helmets, cycle helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies, any inflatable toy for use on water”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“Medication including vitamins”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Prescription spectacles”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
Same list item also names swords, sword sticks and cross bows as refused offensive weapons (see 'weapons' entry).
Their wording
“Ammunition, swords, sword sticks, cross bows or other offensive weapon”
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Can't accept
Replica guns are refused unless they are obviously toys.
Their wording
“Guns (including replica guns unless obviously toys)”
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Check first
Only table knives sold as part of a cutlery set are accepted; other knives are refused.
Their wording
“Knives (other than table knives sold as part of a cutlery set)”
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 agents, solvents and adhesives”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drink”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Perishable goods, food and drink”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
Listed under 'Items we CAN'T accept' with no rating qualifier, so covers all DVDs.
Their wording
“CDs/DVDs & tapes”
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Can't accept
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“CDs/DVDs & tapes”
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Can't accept
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“CDs/DVDs & tapes”
- Accepted
Restricted materials
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Real fur or fur trimmed products”
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Can't accept
A separate bullet on the same page also excludes 'Cigarette lighters, refills canisters, ashtrays'.
Their wording
“Cigarettes or any tobacco product”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Bric a Brac and household items: Bedding, curtains etc”
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Accepted
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“Bric a Brac and household items: Bedding, curtains etc”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
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“Clothes for men, women and children”
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Accepted
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“Clothing accessories (including ties, belts and jewellery)”
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Accepted
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“Shoes and handbags”
Sport & outdoor
2-
Can't accept
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“Rollerblades, skates and skateboards”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies, any inflatable toy for use on water”
Other
1-
Accepted
The same bullet also welcomes stamps.
Their wording
“Foreign coins and stamps.”
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 Foot spas — “Foot Spas”
- Can't accept Used artificial Christmas trees — “Used artificial Christmas trees”
- Can't accept Tapes (format unspecified – audio or video) — “CDs/DVDs & tapes”
- Can't accept Home-recorded computer games/software on recordable CDs or DVDs — “Home recorded computer games and software on recordable CDs / DVDs”
- Can't accept Home-recorded video and audio tapes/DVDs — “Home recorded video and audio tapes / DVDs”