Willowbrook Hospice
As of , Willowbrook Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 30 of the 110 items in this directory: 14 they can't accept, 7 they may accept in some cases and 9 they accept.
Also offers a furniture collection / house clearance booking service via its larger stores, and sells via Vinted and eBay shops.
Baby & children
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Children’s car seats”
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Only cots that have their fixtures are accepted.
Their wording
“Cots with fixtures”
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Only prams in good condition are accepted.
Their wording
“Prams in good conditions”
Toys & games
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Can't accept
Only toys with the appropriate CE mark are sold, implying unlabelled toys are not accepted.
Their wording
“We always need good quality donations and only sell furniture which complies with current regulations and toys with the appropriate CE mark.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jigsaws complete”
Furniture
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Stained or damaged furniture”
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Can't accept
Listed under 'We do accept' as only furniture WITH fire labels; furniture lacking a fire label is therefore not accepted.
Their wording
“Furniture with fire labels”
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Only flat-pack furniture that still has its fixtures/fittings is accepted.
Their wording
“Flat pack furniture with fixtures”
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Only mattresses with a fire label are accepted.
Their wording
“Mattresses with fire labels”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Divan beds”
Homeware & household
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Hangers”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Used candles”
Electrical
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Broken or damaged electricals”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Foot spas”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Dryers and dishwashers”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Safety helmets”
Mobility & medical
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Check first
Mobility scooters are accepted only if in working order; wheelchairs are also listed as accepted.
Their wording
“Mobility scooters (working) Wheelchairs”
Sharps & weapons
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Knives”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Magazines”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Video and cassette tapes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs and CDs”
Bedding & textiles
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Check first
Only used duvets and pillows are refused.
Their wording
“Used duvets and pillows”
Clothing & accessories
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Soiled, stained or damaged items (including clothing and accessories)”
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Only accepted at the shop manager's discretion.
Their wording
“Suitcases (at the manager’s discretion)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing (adults and childrens)”
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Accepted
Handbags listed as accepted alongside shoes.
Their wording
“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes and handbags”
Sport & outdoor
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Accepted
Their wording
“Bicycles”
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:
- Accepted Bed frames with fittings — “Bed frames with fittings”
- Can't accept Soiled workwear — “Soiled workwear”
- Can't accept Broken toys — “Broken toys”
- Can't accept Single armchairs — “Single armchairs”