Oxfam
As of , Oxfam publishes donation guidance covering 22 of the 110 items in this directory: 3 they can't accept, 5 they may accept in some cases and 14 they accept, plus 1 category-wide rule.
Oxfam bookshops don't accept clothing donations.
Toys & games
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Accepted
Listed as an accepted toy/game type on the dedicated toys and games donation page.
Their wording
“Board games of all kinds”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jigsaw puzzles”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Oxfam accepts a huge range of new and used toys”
Homeware & household
3-
Check first
Condition: must be clean and in good condition; page specifies 'small rugs'.
Their wording
“Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains (must be clean and in good condition)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, and more”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, and more”
Electrical
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Can't accept
Their wording
“White goods (cookers, washing machines etc)”
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Check first
Single computers, mobile phones and tablets not accepted from individuals; companies donating multiple computer units are welcomed.
Their wording
“Single computers (but we would be happy to hear from your company if you would like to donate multiple units)”
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Check first
Most shops don't take mains-powered electrical goods, but a few shops do accept them - check with your local shop before donating.
Their wording
“Electrical goods that run off the mains (a few shops do accept these, so please check before donating)”
Safety equipment
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Safety headgear (e.g. motorcycle crash helmets)”
Mobility & medical
✕ Can't accept Generic term used, not further specified by item. — “Medical equipment”
Media & books
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Accepted
Their wording
“We always welcome donations of rare, antiquarian and valuable books”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs and Blu-rays”
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Accepted
Listed under the 'What we can sell' section of the donation guidance page.
Their wording
“Music (CDs, vinyl, musical instruments and sheet music)”
Restricted materials
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Can't accept
Refers to identifiable work uniforms generally, not specifically military dress.
Their wording
“Identifiable work uniforms”
Bedding & textiles
3-
Check first
Condition: must be clean and in good condition.
Their wording
“Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains (must be clean and in good condition)”
- Check first
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Accepted
Their wording
“Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains (must be clean and in good condition)”
Clothing & accessories
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good condition, clean clothing - including children's clothing, vintage clothes, and out of season items”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories, including bags, non-prescription sunglasses, belts, hats, scarves and gloves”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes in pairs of all styles”
Other
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Accepted
Their wording
“Stamps (including used stamps) and foreign coins and notes”
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Accepted
Listed under the 'What we can sell' section of the donation guidance page.
Their wording
“Music (CDs, vinyl, musical instruments and sheet music)”