Corded blinds

Their wording

“Blinds”

Furniture (the whole category) not accepted due to limited selling and storage space.

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“Furniture, large pictures and mirrors”

Source says 'used blinds' generally; does not specify corded blinds.

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“Fitted carpets or used blinds”

Guidance does not state the reason is cord/strangulation safety.

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“Rolled / venetian blinds”

General furniture is not accepted; used duvets and mattresses are separately refused.

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“Furniture”

Also stated on the shops page: 'Unfortunately, we are unable to accept furniture donations.'

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“Furniture”

Listed generically as 'window blinds' (not specified as corded) among items unsuitable for onward sale under Trading Standards regulations.

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“Window blinds”

Also stated as 'Electrical items or any furniture' on the donations page.

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“We’re no longer in a position to collect or accept any furniture donations.”

No specific furniture items singled out; the page lists furniture as currently unaccepted.

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“Furniture.”

Stated on the main donate-goods page under 'Furniture'. Note the CRA listing shows dedicated 'Furniture & Electrical' stores (Portsmouth, Basingstoke), but the guidance page does not describe an alternative donation route for furniture.

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“We aren't able to accept furniture in our charity shops.”

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“Blinds with cords”

Temporary suspension of furniture donations (framed as current, not permanent)

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“For the time being, we won't be able to accept furniture and have no collections available.”

Independently confirmed on the collections page (https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/collections): "We are unfortunately unable to accept: furniture". No dedicated furniture-specific guidance page exists (checked /furniture and /large-items, both 404).

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“Unfortunately, in most of our shops, we are unable to accept the following donated items, either for health and safety reasons or because we no longer sell them. ... furniture”

Their dedicated Furniture Store closed for the final time on 15 April 2026; no shop accepts furniture donations now.

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“Please note we’re no longer able to accept furniture donations – but our other 31 shops are more than happy to accept quality clothes and accessories, books, collectables, bric-a-brac, toys and smaller electrical items.”

Their wording refuses blinds generally, which includes corded blinds.

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“Curtains/blinds”

Stated as a general refusal of blinds, not limited to corded blinds specifically.

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“Blinds”

No furniture or other bulky items — Traid shops handle clothing and textiles only.

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“duvets, pillows, furniture or other bulky items”

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“Window/door blinds”

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“Blinds”

Furniture is instead routed through a referral partnership with CDFHS (County Durham Furniture Help Scheme), which handles storage, sales and distribution and shares 20% of the sale with Willow Burn.

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“Space limitations mean furniture cannot be accepted or sold directly in Willow Burn shops.”

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“Curtains and blinds”

Furniture and other household items are not currently accepted because their collection service is not running.

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“our collection service is not currently running”

All furniture requires a phone call and photo before donating and may be declined due to limited warehouse space or saleable condition.

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“For all furniture items – small or large – we ask that you please give us a call on 01226 240 908 and send us a photo before donating to the hub via our Facebook page or via our WhatsApp on 07349 270625. This helps us establish what we have room for and whether it is in saleable condition, which means we don’t have to turn anyone away when they arrive with their items! Please note, all soft furnishings must come with the fire retardant label intact. Due to limited space in our warehouse, we may have to decline furniture items – we hope you understand.”

Accepted only if new in packaging and stating they have a child safety device.

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“Blinds – (UNLESS NEW IN PACKAGING AND STATE THEY HAVE CHILD SAFETY DEVICE)”

Refused without original packaging and safety instructions; new boxed blinds can be sold.

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“Blinds without original packaging and safety instructions”

Only new, still-packaged blinds are accepted.

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“Blinds that are not new in packing”

Accepted only with original packaging and safety instructions.

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“Blinds without original packaging and safety instructions”

Furniture is only accepted for donation at the High Barnet and North Finchley furniture shops (a free collection service is also offered).

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“Furniture (at our High Barnet & North Finchley furniture shops)”

Must have a child-safe device (safety chain break, chain tensioning device, breakaway cord connector, cleats or anti-tangle toggles)

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“Blinds must have a child-safe device”

Accepted only if blinds have warning labels and safety instructions.

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“Blinds without warning labels & safety instructions”

Must be in original packaging with instructions and fittings, clean and undamaged; fabric blinds need a care label.

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“However, please ensure that all blinds are in a saleable condition. ✅ In original packaging - with instructions and fittings included ✅ Clean - free from dust, dirt or sticky residue ✅ Undamaged - slats intact, no bending, breaking or missing parts Please do not donate blinds that are: ❌ Missing fixings ❌ Do not have a care label (if fabric) ❌ Broken or dirty”

Accepted only if sealed in original packaging.

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“Blinds (unless sealed in original packaging)”

Accepted only if new and sealed in original packaging.

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“Blinds with cords (unless new and sealed in their original packaging)”

Only accepted with safety instructions and safety devices attached.

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“Blinds without safety instructions and safety devices attached”

Furniture is not accepted as a walk-in shop or warehouse donation; it must be booked for collection via the online furniture-collection form.

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“If you’d like to give an item of furniture, click the link below. Please do not take furniture to a shop or to the warehouse in Leigh Sinton.”

Refused without safety instructions or packaging.

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“Blinds without safety instructions or packaging”

Accepted only if unopened, in original packaging with safety instructions included.

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“roller or venetian blinds (unless in original packaging with safety instructions included)”

only accepted if in original packaging with safety instructions included

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“Roller or venetian blinds (unless in original packaging with safety instructions included)”