St Vincent's Hospice
As of , St Vincent's Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 22 of the 110 items in this directory: 7 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 13 they accept.
Renfrewshire-based Scottish hospice (Howwood).
Baby & children
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Car seats or booster cushions”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cots, Prams, or pushchairs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cots, Prams, or pushchairs”
Furniture
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Furniture that does not comply with fire retardant standards or without relevant fire safety labelling”
Homeware & household
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Kitchenware: dinner sets, saucepans and bakeware”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Homewares: ornaments, mirrors, pictures, vases, clocks”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Textiles: bedding, curtains, rugs & towels”
Electrical
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Electric Blankets”
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Check first
Flat-screen TVs are accepted under small electricals; older sets are not addressed.
Their wording
“Small Electricals: Flat screen tv's, radios, hifi's, kettles, toasters, table lamps, small heaters and hair styling appliances.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Small Electricals: Flat screen tv's, radios, hifi's, kettles, toasters, table lamps, small heaters and hair styling appliances.”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Used helmets (bike, motorcycle, riding)”
Mobility & medical
1-
Check first
Wheelchairs accepted only if undamaged.
Their wording
“Wheelchairs: undamaged items”
Media & books
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs”
Restricted materials
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Animal fur products”
Bedding & textiles
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Textiles: bedding, curtains, rugs & towels”
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Accepted
Listed as 'bedding' rather than duvets/pillows specifically.
Their wording
“Textiles: bedding, curtains, rugs & towels”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Textiles: bedding, curtains, rugs & towels”
Clothing & accessories
3-
Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing: Ladieswear and Menswear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories: shoes, handbags, scarves & jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories: shoes, handbags, scarves & 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:
- Check first Recliner chairs — Accepted with a fire safety label. — “Recliner Chairs: complete with fire label”