Mountbatten Isle of Wight
As of , Mountbatten Isle of Wight publishes donation guidance covering 38 of the 110 items in this directory: 27 they can't accept, 3 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
The Isle of Wight hospice — distinct from Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity in Southampton. Furniture donations needing collection go via the Newport warehouse (01983 217291); van drivers cannot accept cash donations, so donate in-shop or online instead. Shops can only accept three bags or boxes per drop-off.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Baby walking frames, door bounces, baby slings”
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Can't accept
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“Children's car seats or booster seats”
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Can't accept
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“Cot, crib or moses basket mattresses.”
Toys & games
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Toys without C.E. labels”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Toys and games”
Furniture
2-
Can't accept
Fabric/upholstered furniture must have a fire safety label to be accepted.
Their wording
“Furniture (please note that fabric furniture must include a fire safety label)”
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Check first
Only used mattresses are refused; new ones are not addressed.
Their wording
“Used mattresses, pillows and quilts”
Homeware & household
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, collectables”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, collectables”
Electrical
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Cookers/microwaves/heated blankets”
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Can't accept
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“Mains or bottled gas appliance”
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Can't accept
Cookers fall under large appliances/white goods.
Their wording
“Cookers/microwaves/heated blankets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cookers/microwaves/heated blankets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Oil heaters”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
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“Protective headgear, for example, cycle or motorbike helmets, riding hats”
Health & beauty
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Prescription glasses”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Opened/used cosmetics and scents”
Sharps & weapons
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Firearms and ammunition”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Weapons (including pointed objects that could be used as a weapon) and realistic toy weapons”
Hazardous materials
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Solvents and solvent based products”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“Consumables including alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or foodstuffs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Consumables including alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or foodstuffs”
Media & books
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Books, stamps and coins”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Vinyl records”
Restricted materials
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Any goods that infringe the copyright law”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Animal products including ivory, bone and tortoiseshell.”
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Can't accept
Covers police/emergency services/government identification and uniforms.
Their wording
“Official items including police, emergency services or government identification, uniforms and vehicle plates”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Items made of fur”
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Can't accept
Cigarettes named among refused consumables.
Their wording
“Consumables including alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or foodstuffs”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Check first
Only used pillows and quilts are refused; new ones are not addressed.
Their wording
“Used mattresses, pillows and quilts”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains”
Clothing & accessories
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Children's garments with drawstring hoods”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Fancy dress without fire labels”
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Can't accept
Specifically second-hand earrings and jewellery for other pierced body parts (hygiene reasons).
Their wording
“Second hand earrings (including jewellery for other pierced body parts)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, accessories and shoes (including vintage and retro items, and even bras!)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, accessories and shoes (including vintage and retro items, and even bras!)”
Sport & outdoor
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Inflatables”
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Check first
Only accepted if they carry a warning/safety label.
Their wording
“Skateboards/roller skates without warning labels”
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 Drugs — “Consumables including alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or foodstuffs”
- Can't accept Animal products: bone and tortoiseshell — “Animal products including ivory, bone and tortoiseshell.”
- Can't accept Dentures and prosthesis — “Dentures and prosthesis”
- Can't accept Vehicle registration plates — “vehicle plates”
- Check first Magnetic toys — Refused without warnings. — “Magnetic toys without warnings”
- Can't accept Baby slings — “Baby walking frames, door bounces, baby slings”
- Can't accept Broken or dismantled items (general) — “Broken/dismantled items”