St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)
As of , St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) publishes donation guidance covering 28 of the 110 items in this directory: 16 they can't accept, 4 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
List published under their Sheffield Furniture Store; Vincent's shops in Scotland are run independently.
Baby & children
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Car seats”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cots, carry cots, playpens, high chairs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cots, carry cots, playpens, high chairs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Prams, pushchairs, buggies”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Playpens”
Toys & games
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Soft toys without CE label”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing, books, bric-a-brac, games and puzzles (please ensure these are complete!), toys, soft furnishings, furniture items, small electricals”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Toys, Bric-a-Brac and ornaments”
Furniture
4-
Can't accept
Labels must be attached prominently, visible and legible; also covers cushions and tailored furniture covers.
Their wording
“We can only accept upholstered items if there is a label attached that lets us know it meets UK safety standards. Collection of items, such as three piece suites or a set of dining chairs must carry the appropriate display label on each individual item. In all cases the display label must be attached to the furniture in a prominent position be clearly visible and the wording on both sides can be read with reasonable ease.”
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Check first
Condition: must be clean with no marks or stains and have the 1988 fire regulation label attached.
Their wording
“Single and double bed frames with mattresses (these must be clean with no marks or stains and have the 1988 fire regulation label attached)”
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Check first
Only reclining chairs/sofas, large three-seater sofas and corner units are named as refused.
Their wording
“Reclining chairs or sofas Large 3 seater sofas Corner units”
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Check first
must be clean with no marks or stains and have the 1988 fire regulation label attached
Their wording
“Single and double mattresses (these must be clean with no marks or stains and have the 1988 fire regulation label attached)”
Homeware & household
1-
Accepted
Their wording
“Rugs (all sizes)”
Electrical
6-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Software and hardware”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Gas appliances (mains or bottles goods)”
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Can't accept
Includes cookers, ovens with glass doors, tumble dryers and washer dryers.
Their wording
“Cookers and ovens with glass doors”
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Can't accept
Personal appliances (shavers, foot spas) only accepted mint, unused and sealed.
Their wording
“Personal appliances (shavers, foot spas) unless mint condition, sealed”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Kettles and microwaves”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Power tools”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Safety helmets”
Sharps & weapons
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Weapons”
- Can't accept
Media & books
1-
Accepted
Their wording
“clothes and accessories, furniture and other household items, kitchen appliances, toys, books, CD's and a range of bric-a-brac”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Check first
must be new or in pristine condition, no marks or stains
Their wording
“Single and double duvets (must be new or in pristine condition, no marks or stains)”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Items we are currently accepting', as its own list item distinct from duvets (which carry a separate 'new or pristine' condition in the same list).
Their wording
“Clean single and double bedding sets”
Clothing & accessories
2-
Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothes and accessories, furniture and other household items, kitchen appliances, toys, books, CD's and a range of bric-a-brac”
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 Garden tools