Save the Children
As of , Save the Children publishes donation guidance covering 7 of the 110 items in this directory: 5 they can't accept and 2 they accept, plus 1 category-wide rule.
Covers both Save the Children shops and Mary's Living & Giving shops. What each shop can accept differs with its storage space, so call ahead before donating. No collection service; donors with a high-value item are told to contact their local shop manager.
Furniture
1-
Can't accept
Only large items of furniture excluded.
Their wording
“large items of furniture”
Homeware & household
1-
Accepted
Their wording
“We'd be delighted to receive your donation, especially quality fashion and homeware.”
Electrical
! Check first Exception: accepted at selected stores — donors are told to check first. — “We're unable to accept electrical goods (except in selected stores - please check first)”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“used cosmetics”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“alcohol”
-
Can't accept
Their wording
“food”
Clothing & accessories
2- Can't accept
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Accepted
The source describes this as quality fashion.
Their wording
“We'd be delighted to receive your donation, especially quality fashion and homeware.”