St Luke's Hospice, Sheffield
As of , St Luke's Hospice, Sheffield publishes donation guidance covering 66 of the 110 items in this directory: 50 they can't accept, 8 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
Furniture is only accepted at the dedicated Crookes and Kilner Way stores or via a free home collection service; other items can be dropped at most shops or the Donation Centre (non-furniture, drive-in).
Baby & children
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Can't accept
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“Pushchairs, baby bouncers, and slings”
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Can't accept
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“Children’s car seats and booster seats”
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Can't accept
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“Cots, baby gates, and highchairs”
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Can't accept
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“Cots, baby gates, and highchairs”
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Can't accept
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“Pushchairs, baby bouncers, and slings”
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Can't accept
'Baby gates' read as stair gates.
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“Cots, baby gates, and highchairs”
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Can't accept
Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.
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“Breast pumps and baby monitors (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
Toys & games
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Can't accept
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“Toys without a CE/UKCA mark”
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Accepted
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“Children’s toys with a CE/UKCA mark”
Furniture
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Can't accept
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“Glass TV stands or units”
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Can't accept
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“Organs and pianos”
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Can't accept
Upholstered furniture WITH a fire safety label is accepted, but only at selected stores (Crookes and Kilner Way).
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“Upholstered furniture without a fire safety label (including furniture sets)”
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Check first
Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.
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“Blinds with cords (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
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Check first
Only triple wardrobes, tall corner units and heavy (marble/granite) tables are named as refused.
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“Triple wardrobes Tall corner units Heavy tables (e.g., marble or granite)”
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Accepted only as part of a divan base, with a fire safety label, in pristine condition, at selected stores.
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“Divan bases with a fire safety label and the original mattress in pristine condition (selected stores only)”
Homeware & household
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Can't accept
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“Carpets and carpet offcuts”
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Can't accept
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“Coat hangers”
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unless in excellent condition with a fire safety label attached
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“Rugs (unless in excellent condition with a fire safety label attached)”
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Accepted
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“Good-quality, saleable homewares and bric-a-brac”
Electrical
13-
Can't accept
Also separately excludes 'Computer hard drives and external hard drives'.
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“Desktop and laptop computers Computer hard drives and external hard drives”
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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
Also excludes 'Gas and electric cookers (including oil / gas-fuelled range cookers, like AGA)'.
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“Gas appliances of any kind (mains or bottled)”
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Can't accept
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“Hardwired storage heaters”
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Can't accept
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“White goods (e.g., fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers)”
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Can't accept
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“White goods (e.g., fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers)”
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Can't accept
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“Tablets, phones, and other devices”
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Can't accept
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“Heaters of any type (e.g., patio, electric, oil, petrol, or diesel)”
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Light fixtures and fittings”
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Can't accept
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“Personal care appliances (e.g., shavers, foot spas, hair trimmers, and epilators)”
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Accepted only if under 5 years old and carrying a CE/UKCA mark; the converse is separately listed as refused: 'Electrical items that are more than 5 years old or without a CE/UKCA mark'.
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“Working electrical items that are less than 5 years old and have a CE/UKCA mark”
DIY & garden
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Can't accept
Accepted only if new, sealed in original packaging, and with instructions.
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“Power tools (unless new and sealed in their original packaging, with instructions)”
Safety equipment
2-
Can't accept
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“Helmets of any type (e.g., cycle / motorbike helmets, hard hats, and riding hats)”
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Can't accept
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“Life jackets, buoyancy aids, and inflatable pool items”
Mobility & medical
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Can't accept
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“Medication of any kind (including vitamins)”
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Can't accept
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“Mobility aids or disability equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walking frames, Zimmer frames, crutches, shower handles, commodes, shower seats, and mobility scooters)”
Health & beauty
3-
Can't accept
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“Prescription glasses”
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Can't accept
Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.
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“Toiletries, cosmetics, and scents (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
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Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.
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“Hot water bottles (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
Also separately listed: 'Firearms and ammunition'.
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“Fireworks and explosives”
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Can't accept
Also separately listed: 'Firearms and ammunition'.
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“Guns, crossbows, and realistic toy weapons”
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Can't accept
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“Bladed items (e.g., kitchen, steak, flick and sports knives)”
Hazardous materials
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Can't accept
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“Firefighting equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers and smoke / CO2 detectors)”
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Can't accept
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“Cleaning agents, solvents, adhesives, and paint”
Food & drink
3-
Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food, and drink (including alcohol)”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food, and drink (including alcohol)”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food, and drink (including alcohol)”
Media & books
3-
Can't accept
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“Magazines and brochures”
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Accepted
Larger collections of books or vinyl may also be accepted as part of a furniture collection, considered case-by-case.
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“Books, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs”
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Accepted
FAQ adds: discs must be original, in original cases and in good working order.
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“Books, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs”
Restricted materials
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Can't accept
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“Home-recorded or copied DVDs / CDs, computer games, and software”
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Can't accept
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“Items made from fur, ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, or endangered species”
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Can't accept
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“Items made from fur, ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, or endangered species”
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Can't accept
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“Adult materials and items”
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Can't accept
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“Cigarettes, tobacco, and related products (e.g., ashtrays)”
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Check first
Accepted only if vintage.
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“Official uniforms (unless vintage)”
Bedding & textiles
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Check first
Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.
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“Duvets, quilts, and pillows (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
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Accepted
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“We can accept new and used curtains.”
Clothing & accessories
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Accepted
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“Clothing, shoes, and accessories (clean and wearable)”
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Accepted
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“Jewellery and handbags”
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Accepted
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“Clothing, shoes, and accessories (clean and wearable)”
Sport & outdoor
3-
Can't accept
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“Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards”
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Can't accept
Skateboards are also separately listed as refused ('Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards').
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“Roller blades, roller skates, and ice skates”
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Can't accept
'Inflatable pool items' also separately listed as refused under sports equipment.
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“Inflatable mattresses and other inflatable items”
Pet supplies
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Can't accept
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“Animal cages and beds (including litter trays)”
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 Upholstered foam-filled furniture — “Upholstered foam-filled furniture”
- Can't accept Electric fires, firepits, and barbecues — “Electric fires, firepits, and barbecues”
- Can't accept Flammable items (firelighters, barbecue lighting tools) — “Flammable items (e.g., firelighters and barbecue lighting tools)”
- Can't accept Table tennis and snooker tables — “Table tennis tables and snooker tables”
- Can't accept Freestanding basketball/netball hoops — “Freestanding basketball / netball hoops”
- Can't accept Golf clubs — “Golf clubs”
- Can't accept First aid kits — “First aid kits”
- Can't accept Dentures and prosthesis — “Dentures and prosthesis”
- Can't accept Fish tanks and vivarium tanks — “Fish tanks and vivarium tanks”
- Can't accept Rag donations (unsellable textiles) — “We no longer accept rag donations (unsellable textiles), and these will cost us to dispose of”
- Check first Cushions and cushion covers — “Cushions and cushion covers (unless new with tags)”
- Check first Oil-filled radiators — “Oil-filled radiators (unless fitted with a thermostat)”
- Can't accept Baby slings — “Pushchairs, baby bouncers, and slings”
- Check first Baby monitors — “Breast pumps and baby monitors (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”
- Can't accept Non-electric kick scooters — “Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards”
- Can't accept Safety seats and harnesses — “Safety seats and harnesses”
- Can't accept Blood pressure monitors — “Blood pressure monitors”
- Can't accept Items made from bone, tortoiseshell or other endangered-species materials — “Items made from fur, ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, or endangered species”