Sense Scotland
As of , Sense Scotland publishes donation guidance covering 11 of the 110 items in this directory: 2 they can't accept, 1 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
Covers Sense Scotland shops only; Sense (England & Wales) is a separate organisation.
Toys & games
1-
Accepted
Their wording
“toys and games”
Furniture
2-
Can't accept
All soft furnishings and foam-filled furniture must carry a fire safety label; older foam-filled furniture may also be refused due to safe disposal costs.
Their wording
“all soft furnishings MUST have fire-retardant labels”
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Check first
Large furniture is handled through an arranged collection; contact the charity before moving it.
Their wording
“We can collect valuable, delicate or large furniture items only”
Electrical
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“we do not accept broken bric-a-brac or damaged electrical items”
Media & books
4-
Accepted
Their wording
“books”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, cassette tapes, records and singles, videos and DVDs”
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Accepted
Listed under 'We will take:' on the donations page.
Their wording
“CDs, cassette tapes, records and singles, videos and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, cassette tapes, records and singles, videos and DVDs”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Accepted
Listed under 'We will take:' on the donations page.
Their wording
“linen and household items”
Clothing & accessories
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“costume and genuine jewellery”
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 Broken bric-a-brac — “we do not accept broken bric-a-brac or damaged electrical items”