Shaw Trust
As of , Shaw Trust publishes donation guidance covering 52 of the 110 items in this directory: 44 they can't accept, 4 they may accept in some cases and 4 they accept.
Furniture only at their larger stores (Glasgow, Sittingbourne, Neath, Ferndown, Salisbury).
Baby & children
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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”
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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, buggies”
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Can't accept
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“safety gates”
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Can't accept
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“Playpens”
Toys & games
2-
Can't accept
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“soft toys without CE/UKCA labels”
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Accepted
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“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
Furniture
2-
Can't accept
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“Damaged items”
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Can't accept
Also covers cushions and covers lacking fire safety labels.
Their wording
“upholstered furniture without fire labels”
Homeware & household
2-
Can't accept
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“Carpet remnants”
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Can't accept
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“Unbranded candles”
Electrical
11-
Can't accept
Donors are redirected to Computer Aid International.
Their wording
“Computers: Consider donating to groups such as Computer Aid International, Donate a PC, or IT specialists within the Reuse Network.”
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Can't accept
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“electric blankets”
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Can't accept
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“gas appliances”
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Can't accept
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“sunbeds”
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Can't accept
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“Ceiling/wall lights”
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Can't accept
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“Unsealed personal care appliances”
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Can't accept
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“vaping devices”
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only at larger stores (Sittingbourne, Neath, Glasgow), with advance notice/contact required
Their wording
“Our larger stores in Sittingbourne, Neath and Glasgow also accept furniture and electrical items”
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Oil-filled radiators only accepted with a working thermostat.
Their wording
“oil-filled radiators lacking thermostats”
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Used printers only accepted new/boxed with ink.
Their wording
“used printers (unless new/boxed with ink)”
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All electricals need staff pre-approval and must pass PAT safety and functionality testing.
Their wording
“Electrical items must undergo safety (PAT) and functionality testing”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
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“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
3-
Can't accept
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“harnesses”
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Can't accept
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“safety helmets”
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Can't accept
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“Buoyancy aids, life jackets”
Mobility & medical
2-
Can't accept
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“medicines”
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Can't accept
Donors are redirected to Mercy Ships for medical equipment.
Their wording
“Medical equipment: Organisations like Mercy Ships may accept certain medical items.”
Health & beauty
2-
Can't accept
Donors are redirected to opticians' recycling schemes.
Their wording
“Spectacles: Many opticians collect used glasses for charitable reuse programmes.”
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Can't accept
Only accepted sealed/unused with ingredients listed.
Their wording
“cosmetics (unless sealed with ingredients listed)”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“fireworks”
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Can't accept
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“firearms/ammunition/weapons”
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Can't accept
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“sharp items”
Hazardous materials
4-
Can't accept
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“fire extinguishers”
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Can't accept
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“gas cylinders”
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Can't accept
Also toxic substances generally.
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“cleaning products”
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Can't accept
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“petrol/diesel tools”
Food & drink
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Can't accept
Donors are redirected to local food banks.
Their wording
“Non-perishable food: Your local food bank will welcome unopened, in-date items.”
Media & books
3-
Can't accept
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“Home-recorded media”
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Accepted
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“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
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Accepted
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“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
Restricted materials
2-
Can't accept
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“Real fur or items with real fur trim”
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Can't accept
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“Lighters and firelighters”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Can't accept
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“used pillows/duvets/quilts”
Clothing & accessories
4-
Can't accept
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“Children's drawstring-hood nightwear”
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Can't accept
Used swimwear or swimwear without its hygiene strip is refused.
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“used underwear/swimwear without hygiene strips”
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Can't accept
Used underwear is refused; the hygiene-strip condition applies to new, unworn items.
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“used underwear/swimwear without hygiene strips”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
Sport & outdoor
3-
Can't accept
Donors are redirected to the Re-cycle charity for bikes.
Their wording
“Bicycles: While some charity shops do accept bikes, you can also reach out to organisations like Re-cycle, which sends second-hand bikes to communities in Africa.”
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Can't accept
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“skateboards”
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Can't accept
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“Inflatable beds and boats”
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 Trikes and go-carts
- Can't accept Homemade knitted garments
- Can't accept Gaming machines
- Can't accept Stair lifts