Trinity Hospice (Blackpool)
As of , Trinity Hospice (Blackpool) publishes donation guidance covering 46 of the 110 items in this directory: 33 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 11 they accept.
Welcomes donations of all kinds subject to these exclusions; if in doubt donors are encouraged to call the shop — the Fleetwood shop may make exceptions e.g. for fridges/freezers.
Baby & children
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Car seats”
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Can't accept
Cot mattresses and Moses baskets
Their wording
“Moses baskets Cot mattresses”
Toys & games
3-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Soft toys without CE label”
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Accepted
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“Clothes, CDs, DVDs, Books, Games, Puzzles, Jewellery, Paintings, pictures, art, Bric-a-brac, Furniture”
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Accepted
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“children's clothing, toys and games”
Furniture
5-
Can't accept
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“Window/door blinds”
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Can't accept
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“Damaged or broken items”
- Can't accept
- Can't accept
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Upholstered furniture where the Fire Safety label is not attached”
Homeware & household
2-
Accepted
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“bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, bakeware, household linen and ornaments”
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Accepted
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“bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, bakeware, household linen and ornaments”
Electrical
8-
Can't accept
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“Desktop computers / computer towers”
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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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“Hard-wired electricals (light fittings/wall lights/storage heaters)”
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Can't accept
Microwaves; white goods; fridges/freezers (Fleetwood shop may make exceptions - call ahead)
Their wording
“White goods: washers/dryers/dishwashers/cookers/”
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Can't accept
Microwaves; white goods; fridges/freezers (Fleetwood shop may make exceptions - call ahead)
Their wording
“White goods: washers/dryers/dishwashers/cookers/”
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Can't accept
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“Hard-wired electricals (light fittings/wall lights/storage heaters)”
- Can't accept
DIY & garden
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Power tools without instructions”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Bike/motorbike/riding helmets
Their wording
“Bike/motorbike/riding helmets”
Mobility & medical
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Medication / medical supplies”
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Check first
Only wheelchairs and 3 or 4 wheel walkers are accepted; other mobility aids are refused
Their wording
“Mobility aids except wheelchairs or 3 or 4 wheel walkers”
Sharps & weapons
3-
Can't accept
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“Knifes/crossbows/guns/ammunition/swords”
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Can't accept
Crossbows, guns, swords
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“Knifes/crossbows/guns/ammunition/swords”
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Can't accept
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“Knifes/crossbows/guns/ammunition/swords”
Hazardous materials
1-
Can't accept
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“Petrol or diesel fuelled items”
Food & drink
1-
Can't accept
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“Perishable items”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
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“Video recorders / tapes”
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Accepted
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“books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
Their wording
“books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
Listed under "always looking for" donations on the main shops page.
Their wording
“books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
Restricted materials
4-
Can't accept
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“Copy CDs/DVDs”
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Can't accept
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“Real fur / Ivory / bone / tortoise shell items”
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Can't accept
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“Real fur / Ivory / bone / tortoise shell items”
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Can't accept
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“Smoking paraphernalia”
Bedding & textiles
1-
Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused; new ones are not addressed.
Their wording
“Used duvets/pillows”
Clothing & accessories
7-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Old fashioned suitcases”
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Can't accept
Used swimwear or swimwear without an intact sanitary seal is refused.
Their wording
“unless brand new and labelled/with tags”
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Can't accept
Used underwear is refused; only brand-new underwear and socks with tags are accepted.
Their wording
“unless brand new and labelled/with tags”
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Can't accept
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“Soiled or heavily stained items”
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Accepted
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“good quality men's and women's clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
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“accessories, non-pierced jewellery, belts, handbags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality men's and women's clothing and shoes”
Other
1-
Accepted
Electric guitar cited as an example of welcomed donations on the main shops page.
Their wording
“Our shops sell a wide variety of 'pre-loved' items which are donated by you, our supporters, and we are always looking for more goods to sell – anything from a winter coat to an electric guitar!”
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 Curtain poles — Refused unless new in packaging. — “Curtain poles – unless new in packaging”
- Can't accept Unboxed Christmas trees