Thames Hospice
As of , Thames Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 61 of the 110 items in this directory: 47 they can't accept, 6 they may accept in some cases and 8 they accept.
Offers a free furniture collection service (Maidenhead/Reading areas); ground-floor collections only and not available for London postcodes.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
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“Car seats”
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Can't accept
Cot mattresses are also refused (listed separately in the guidance).
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“Highchairs, cots, carry cots, playpens”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs, cots, carry cots, playpens”
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Can't accept
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“Prams, pushchairs and buggies”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs, cots, carry cots, playpens”
Toys & games
2-
Check first
Must be complete, in good condition and carry a CE mark.
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“Toys, games, puzzles that are complete and in a good condition with the CE mark”
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Accepted
Must be complete and in good condition.
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“Toys, games, puzzles that are complete and in a good condition with the CE mark”
Furniture
4-
Can't accept
Also excludes veneered wood furniture with damage to the veneer exposing the inner wood.
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“Broken, flat pack furniture”
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Can't accept
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“Broken, flat pack furniture”
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Can't accept
Also refused if damaged with large tears.
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“Damaged upholstered furniture with large tears or without the fire-resistant label”
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Check first
Must be clean and carry the fire-resistant label.
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“Clean mattresses with the fire-resistant label”
Homeware & household
4-
Can't accept
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“Coat hangers”
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Can't accept
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“Candles without instructions, used candles”
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Check first
Ornaments, kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware and lamps are welcomed; single, odd or chipped items of crockery are not accepted.
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“Single, odd and chipped items of crockery”
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Accepted
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“Ornaments, modern pictures, vases, kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware, lamps”
Electrical
15-
Can't accept
Must have a UK plug.
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“Electrical items that no longer work or don’t have a UK plug”
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Can't accept
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“Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones”
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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 cookers and oil/gas AGAs.
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“Gas appliances (mains or bottled)”
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Can't accept
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“Storage heaters”
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Can't accept
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“Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones”
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Can't accept
Oil-filled radiators are also refused.
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“Oil heaters (mobile)”
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Can't accept
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“Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones”
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Can't accept
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“Sunbeds, tanning equipment”
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Can't accept
Only accepted brand new, in the original sealed box.
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“Second hand personal care items - shavers, hair stylers, foot spas. We can only accept these items in a brand new condition and in their sealed box”
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Can't accept
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“Waste disposal units”
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Check first
Must be in good, working condition; unstable built-in appliances are not accepted.
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“White goods – fridges, washing machines, dishwashers in a good condition and working order”
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Check first
Must have a remote control and be in working order.
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“Radios, CD and DVD players, lamps, cameras, flat screen TVs with a remote control – all in working order”
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Accepted
Must be in full working order.
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“Radios, CD and DVD players, lamps, cameras, flat screen TVs with a remote control – all in working order”
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
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“Power tools”
Safety equipment
2-
Can't accept
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“Safety harnesses of any sort”
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Can't accept
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“Crash and cycle helmets, riding hats”
Mobility & medical
2-
Can't accept
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“Medication, including vitamins”
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Can't accept
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“Medical equipment, disability aids, wheelchairs, mobility scooters”
Health & beauty
1-
Can't accept
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“Prescription spectacles”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“Guns, ammunition (including replica guns, ammunition)”
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Can't accept
Also excludes swords, sword sticks, crossbows (including replica swords) and toy weapons such as toy swords and guns.
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“Guns, ammunition (including replica guns, ammunition)”
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Can't accept
Sharp kitchen knives and other cutting tools are also refused.
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“Knives, flick knives”
Hazardous materials
4-
Can't accept
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“Firefighting equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Gas bottles”
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Can't accept
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“Cleaning agents, solvents, adhesives”
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Can't accept
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“Petrol or diesel-fuelled garden tools, such as lawn mowers”
Food & drink
2-
Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drink”
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Can't accept
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“Perishable goods, food and drink”
Media & books
3-
Can't accept
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“Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones”
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Accepted
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“All books”
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Accepted
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“DVDs”
Restricted materials
2-
Can't accept
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“Ivory”
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Can't accept
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“Disposable lighters”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Can't accept
Feathered cushions are also refused.
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“Pillows, duvets, feathered cushions”
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Check first
Paired curtains and throws are welcomed; single curtains are not accepted.
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“Single curtains”
Clothing & accessories
5-
Can't accept
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“Underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns, socks, swimwear”
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Can't accept
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“Underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns, socks, swimwear”
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Accepted
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“Clean womenswear, menswear, children's clothing - jackets, coats, tops, trousers, skirts, dresses”
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Accepted
Must be in clean, good condition. The Accessories category's "We love" list also separately states "Any vintage accessories" are welcomed — this category has no "We can't accept" list on the page at all (confirmed against raw HTML).
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“Paired boots and shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties, other accessories in a clean, good condition”
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Accepted
Must be paired and in clean, good condition.
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“Paired boots and shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties, other accessories in a clean, good condition”
Sport & outdoor
4- Can't accept
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Can't accept
Listed under children's items.
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“Bicycles, scooters, roller blads, skates”
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Can't accept
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“Free standing exercise equipment”
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Can't accept
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“Inflatable child beds”
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 Pyjamas, dressing gowns and socks — “Underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns, socks, swimwear”
- Check first Food processing equipment — “Food processing equipment, unless they are are unused and in their original box”
- Can't accept Ovens with glass fronts/doors — “Ovens with glass fronts/doors”
- Can't accept Cassette tapes — “Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video and cassette tapes, mobile phones”
- Can't accept Used PPE equipment — “Used PPE equipment”
- Can't accept DIY and gardening tools — “DIY and gardening tools”
- Can't accept Scooters (children's kick scooters) — “Bicycles, scooters, roller blads, skates”