Longfield Community Hospice
As of , Longfield Community Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 52 of the 110 items in this directory: 40 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 10 they accept.
Runs a free furniture and electrical-appliance collection service within a 15 mile radius of the Stroud furniture shop / donation hub; smaller items go to any local Longfield shop.
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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“Cots, carry cots, playpens”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs”
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Can't accept
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“Prams, pushchairs and buggies”
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Can't accept
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“Cots, carry cots, playpens”
Toys & games
3-
Can't accept
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“Toys without the CE mark”
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Accepted
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“We accept new and used toys including computer/video games, train and car sets, complete jigsaw puzzles, plastic, wood or metal toys, complete board games, creative and craft sets, outdoor toys, action figures etc.”
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Accepted
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“We accept new and used toys including computer/video games, train and car sets, complete jigsaw puzzles, plastic, wood or metal toys, complete board games, creative and craft sets, outdoor toys, action figures etc.”
Furniture
4-
Can't accept
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“Damaged items or with missing parts which would make the item unsafe to use”
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Can't accept
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“Large heavy-duty units (display cabinets, sideboards)”
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Can't accept
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“Mattresses or beds”
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Can't accept
Also stated on the furniture collection page: "By law, all upholstered furniture (like sofas, armchairs, or padded chairs) must have a valid fire safety label attached"; a vintage-item exception may apply on request.
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“Upholstered furniture without fire label”
Homeware & household
3-
Can't accept
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“Candles without instructions”
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Accepted
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“We are always looking for good quality home furnishings, kitchenware (including cutlery) and decorative accessories such as glasses, tableware, throws and cushions, photo frames, pictures, mirrors, lamps and ornaments.”
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Accepted
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“We are always looking for good quality home furnishings, kitchenware (including cutlery) and decorative accessories such as glasses, tableware, throws and cushions, photo frames, pictures, mirrors, lamps and ornaments.”
Electrical
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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
"Gas cookers" also listed separately in the same disallowed list.
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“Gas appliances (mains or bottled)”
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Can't accept
Furniture collection page similarly excludes "Hard-wired electric heaters".
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“Storage heaters hardwired”
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Can't accept
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“Oil heaters (mobile)”
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
Also listed as "TV’s and monitors" on the general donating pre-loved items page.
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“Televisions & Computer Monitors”
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Can't accept
Only accepted if unused and in the original sealed box.
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“Personal appliances such as shavers, foot spas, etc (unless unused and in with original sealed box)”
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Can't accept
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“Waste disposal units”
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Check first
Cookers are named as refused (and 'Ovens with glass front/doors' on the general donations page); other large appliances are not addressed.
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“Cookers”
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Accepted
Electrical items accepted only in working condition.
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“We can take donations of furniture & electrical items in saleable condition. ‘Saleable’ means that upholstered furniture must have a fire certificate label, electricals must be in working condition, and all items must not be stained, torn, marked or damaged.”
DIY & garden
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Can't accept
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“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
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“Safety harnesses of any sort”
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Can't accept
"Cycle helmets" also listed separately in the same disallowed list.
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“Safety helmets, riding hats, crash helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“Medications including vitamins”
Health & beauty
2-
Can't accept
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“Prescriptions spectacles”
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Can't accept
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“Open toiletries/cosmetics”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
Only ammunition is explicitly named; flares/fireworks are not separately mentioned.
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“Guns and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Guns and ammunition (including replica guns)”
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Can't accept
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“Any sharp or pointed items with the potential for harm such as kitchen knives, gardening tools, pen knives, blades, daggers, swords, sword stocks or crossbows”
Hazardous materials
3-
Can't accept
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“Fire fighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Solvents and adhesives”
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Can't accept
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“Petrol or diesel fuelled garden tools such as lawn mowers”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drinks”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drinks”
Media & books
3-
Can't accept
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“DVD and Videos without the necessary age rating”
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Accepted
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“We would love your preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl, CDs and DVDs.”
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Accepted
General DVDs are welcomed; only DVDs "without the necessary age rating" are refused (see separate rule).
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“We would love your preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl, CDs and DVDs.”
Restricted materials
2-
Can't accept
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“Ivory”
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Can't accept
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“Fur”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused; new ones are not addressed.
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“Duvets and pillows that have been used”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
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“All clothing including shoes and accessories. These can be women’s, men’s or children’s.”
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Accepted
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“You may have higher value, rare or collectable items such as watches, jewellery, photography equipment or art that you would like to donate to the Hospice.”
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Accepted
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“All clothing including shoes and accessories. These can be women’s, men’s or children’s.”
Sport & outdoor
1-
Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dinghies”
Pet supplies
1-
Can't accept
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“Used animal beds and cages”
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 Grossly offensive or discriminatory material — “So, it’s a ‘no thank you’ to items that cannot be sold due to legal and safety reasons and if they are grossly offensive and/or have discriminatory material.”
- Can't accept Home-recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes — “Home recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes”
- Can't accept Home-recorded computer games/software on CDs/DVDs — “Home recorded computer games and software on recordable CDs and DVDs”
- Can't accept Oil filled radiators without a thermostat — “Oil filled radiators (not supplied with a thermostat)”
- Can't accept Ovens with glass front/doors — “Ovens with glass front/doors”
- Can't accept Electric armchairs (electric recliners) — “Electric Armchairs”