Rowans Hospice
As of , Rowans Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 47 of the 110 items in this directory: 45 they can't accept and 2 they may accept in some cases.
Also runs a warehouse and furniture-collection service at Farlington, Monday to Friday, bookable via an online form.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
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“bouncing harnesses and baby walkers”
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Can't accept
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“car seats”
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Can't accept
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“cots, carry cots”
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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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“playpens”
Toys & games
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Can't accept
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“toys without the CE mark or are handmade”
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Can't accept
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“toys without the CE mark”
Furniture
5-
Can't accept
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“beds”
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Can't accept
Also excludes furniture with missing parts or damage that may make the item unsafe.
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“furniture with noticeable rips, stains, chips, cracks and scratches”
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Can't accept
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“mattresses”
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Can't accept
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“musical organs or pianos”
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Can't accept
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“upholstered furniture without a fire label”
Homeware & household
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Can't accept
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“candles without instructions”
Electrical
10-
Can't accept
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“all IT equipment”
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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, either mains or gas bottles”
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Can't accept
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“storage heaters”
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Can't accept
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“white goods (fridges, dishwashers etc)”
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Can't accept
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“sun beds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
Video and DVD players are also refused on the same line.
Their wording
“TVs, video and DVD players”
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Can't accept
Refusal is stated specifically for used personal-care appliances.
Their wording
“used personal appliances such as shavers and foot spas”
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Can't accept
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“waste disposal units”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
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“climbing equipment, ropes and harnesses”
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Can't accept
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“safety helmets, riding hats, cycle helmets, crash helmets”
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Can't accept
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“buoyancy aids, lifejackets”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
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“medicine and medical equipment”
Health & beauty
2-
Can't accept
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“prescription spectacles”
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Can't accept
Refusal is stated specifically for cosmetics that are not sealed and new.
Their wording
“cosmetics unless sealed and new”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“fireworks”
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Can't accept
Also refuses swords, sword stocks and crossbows.
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“guns and ammunition (including replica guns, unless an obvious toy)”
- Can't accept
Hazardous materials
3-
Can't accept
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“firefighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“chemicals”
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Can't accept
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“petrol or diesel fueled garden tools such as lawn mowers”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“alcohol”
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Can't accept
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“food items”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
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“all CDs/DVDs”
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Can't accept
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“home-recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes”
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Can't accept
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“video and audio tapes”
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Check first
Only large quantities of books are refused; ordinary small donations are not covered by the wording.
Their wording
“large quantities of books”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
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“items made from endangered species, including ivory”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Can't accept
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“linens”
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Check first
Only duvets and pillows that have been used are refused; new ones are not covered by the wording.
Their wording
“duvets and pillows that have been used”
Sport & outdoor
2-
Can't accept
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“roller boots/blades/skates”
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Can't accept
Also excludes toys intended for use in water (listed separately under Children's).
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“inflatable dinghies”
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 Homemade cushions — “homemade cushions”
- Can't accept Non-working sewing/knitting machines — “non-working knitting machines, non-working sewing machines”
- Can't accept Video and DVD players — “video and DVD players”
- Can't accept Home-recorded computer games and software — “home-recorded computer games and software”
- Can't accept Electrical lawn mowers and garden equipment — “lawn mowers and large electrical gardening equipment”
- Can't accept Electrical plugs, extension leads and wiring — “electrical plus, extension leads and wiring”
- Can't accept Electric or gas heaters — “heaters (electric or gas)”
- Can't accept Oil and gas Aga cookers — “oil and gas agas”
- Can't accept Aerosols — “aerosols”
- Can't accept Baby baths — “baby baths”