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Books
Also covers: novels, fiction, non-fiction, childrens books, children's books, paperbacks, hardbacks, religious books, religious texts, encyclopedia, encyclopedias, encyclopaedia, encyclopaedias, reference books, textbooks
Can you donate books to a UK charity shop? Usually yes.
Before donating
Books in clean, saleable condition are widely accepted, including religious texts such as Bibles, Qurans and Torahs. Shops may limit large quantities, outdated reference works and textbooks, or books with extremely limited likely demand such as very old software manuals or annuals.
Prepare it like this
For specialist, local-history or academic material, try a relevant library, school, archive or local-history society. Offer other usable books through a reuse group; use paper recycling only as a last resort.
Charity by charity
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Can't accept
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“DVDs, books, CDs, vinyl”
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Can't accept
Stated as a current, published suspension on the charity shops page
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“NOT ACCEPTING BOOKS OR DVDs CURRENTLY”
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Applies to The Wee Bookshop (Gourock): only small quantities of good-quality books accepted, no large-quantity donations, due to limited storage. Books are also listed as generally accepted in the main shop FAQ ("Homeware items, bric-a-brac & books").
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“We are currently accepting a small number of good quality book donations. Due to our shop not having storage space, we can not accept larger quantity donations at this time.”
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Books acceptance is stated at the Clitheroe KIDS and Great Harwood KIDS shops specifically (not stated at the other, non-kids shops).
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“Our kids shop accepts donations of babywear, childrenswear, toys and books.”
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General books are accepted (see 'Books, Music, DVDs and Blu-rays' in the accepted list) but encyclopaedias and Reader's Digest condensed novels are specifically excluded.
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“Encyclopaedias and Readers Digest condensed novels”
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Books accepted generally ("Adult's and Children's - all genres"), but this general caveat excludes yellowed books.
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“We cannot sell or recycle heavily soiled clothing, broken bric-a-brac, yellowed books or damaged goods so please do not include these in your donation.”
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Only large quantities of books are refused; ordinary small donations are not covered by the wording.
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“large quantities of books”
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Paperbacks are welcomed, but Martlets shops ask donors to call ahead about books, CDs and DVDs due to limited space.
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“Books – paperbacks”
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Condition: good state of use, no missing pages or writing.
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“Both Fiction and Non-Fiction in a good state of use without pages missing or writing on the pages.”
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Books are accepted generally, but encyclopaedias are listed among items not accepted.
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“Encyclopaedia's”
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“Books”
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“donate clothes, toys, books, furniture and more to be sold in our shops”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays”
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“Books”
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“We are able to accept a wide range of items from clothes and jewellery to books and DVDs as well as larger items like furniture.”
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“Books”
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“We accept menswear, ladieswear, children’s clothes, toys, books and bric-a-brac.”
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Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
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“Books, CDs and DVDs”
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“comics, antiques, fiction and non-fiction, kids books”
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“novels, children's books or any other books”
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- Accepted
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“Books, CDs and DVDs”
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“books you've read”
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“Books”
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“clothing and accessories, bric-a-brac and games, plus DVDs, CDs and books (Bargain Outlets)”
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The same bullet also welcomes vinyl records.
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“Records and books”
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“small homeware objects, books and vinyl records”
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“affordable quality clothing, furniture, electrical items, books, homeware and bric-a-brac”
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'Records' (vinyl) are also included.
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“Books and records”
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“books”
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“books, toys (soft, metal, wooden and plastic), complete jigsaw puzzles and board games, outdoor toys, and action figures”
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Books listed among the donations they especially need.
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“we are always in need of good quality donations especially clothing, accessories, homewares, electricals, collectables, books, toys and games.”
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“Books”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and vinyl”
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“good quality furniture, clothes, toys, books, and bric-a-brac”
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“pre-loved items such as good quality clothes, shoes, accessories, books, bric-a-brac”
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The same line also welcomes CDs and computer games.
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“Books, CDs, DVDs and computer games”
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“Books & DVDs”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books, CDs, LPs and DVDs”
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“Books, toys and board games”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books and dvds”
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“Entertainment: Books, vinyl, video games, CDs, toys and complete puzzles.”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books, CD’s and DVD’s”
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“Books, DVDs, games, and toys”
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“pre-loved clothes, toys, books, furniture and household items”
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“We are delighted to accept good quality ladies, men's and children's clothing, shoes, handbags, jewellery, toys, games, china, glassware, crockery, kitchenware, unopened toiletries, unwanted gifts, books, CDs and DVDs and saleable items of furniture.”
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“We would love your preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl, CDs and DVDs.”
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“Books”
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“books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records”
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“Books, stamps and coins”
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Listed under 'Examples of donations we can accept' (bundled with Toys in one bullet).
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“Books & Toys”
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“Our charity shops accept books. This includes novels, biographies, up-to-date reference and travel books and maps.”
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“Books”
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“Books and multimedia items - DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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“books”
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“Books”
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“We always welcome donations of rare, antiquarian and valuable books”
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“novels and practical guides to cookbooks and children's books”
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“Books, DVDs, CDs and vinyls”
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highlighted as welcomed at specialist Pilgrims bookshops in Canterbury, Dymchurch and Margate, alongside general outlets
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“We love donated books for our Pilgrims bookshops in Canterbury, Dymchurch and Margate”
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“We accept good quality pre-loved clothing, shoes, household items and entertainment such as books, computer games etc.”
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“quality preloved clothes, furniture, homeware, books and toys”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, gaming”
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“Books”
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Accepted for in-shop donation per this page; the separate /collections page for the home collection service lists books among items NOT collected.
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“books”
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“We accept clothes, bags, shoes, electrical goods, toys, books, furniture and a host of other goods!”
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“Entertainment: books, DVDs, CDs, toys and games”
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“Books”
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“Books - all genres”
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“books”
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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.”
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“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
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“any genre of books”
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Must be clean and in good condition with pages intact.
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“Yes, please — we’d love your donation! However, please ensure that all books are in saleable condition. ✅ Clean and in good condition ✅ Pages intact - no missing, torn or loose pages”
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“Books, DVDs and CDs: Originals only (no home-recorded copies please!”
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“please bring your good quality clothes, jewellery, books, china, bric-a-brac, toys and home furnishings to your local St Andrew’s Hospice shop.”
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“Books – in good condition”
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“Books”
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“Books and vinyl”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books, CDs & Vinyl”
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“Books, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs”
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“Good quality clothing, furniture, shoes, handbags, accessories, books, CDs & DVDs, toys and bric-a-brac.”
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“good quality donations especially clothing, accessories, homewares, electricals, collectables, books, toys and games”
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“Books”
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Listed under 'We always welcome' on the main shops donating page.
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“Books”
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“✅ Books and Vinyl Records”
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“We also accept crockery, glassware, cutlery, ornaments, pictures, books, toys, puzzles and more.”
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Larger collections of books or vinyl may also be accepted as part of a furniture collection, considered case-by-case.
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“Books, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs”
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“We accept all good quality, clean items such as clothing and shoes, fabrics, toys and games, homeware, books and more!”
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Listed under 'Items We Love to Accept' at the Furniture Warehouse.
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“Books and media”
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“Books: can be accepted in any condition”
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“All clothes, shoes, bric a brac, books and household items.”
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Listed under 'Entertainment'.
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“Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, videos online gaming and books.”
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“Books (adult & children’s), DVD’s, CD’s, Vinyl Records”
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“Preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl and CDs”
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“Books”
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“clothes and accessories, furniture and other household items, kitchen appliances, toys, books, CD's and a range of bric-a-brac”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs”
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“Books, DVDs, CDs, Records and Games”
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“books, including vintage or collectable editions”
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“All books”
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“books”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs and games”
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“Books”
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“Media: Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, console/computer games”
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“books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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Footnote: Hexham has a dedicated bookshop, best for large book donations, but any shop will take books too.
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“Books*”
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Must be in good condition.
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“Books, CDs, DVDs, toys, games and jigsaws that are in good condition and working order”
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“We accept furniture, clothing, books, DVDs, electrical items, other household objects and bric-a-brac”
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“Bric-a-brac, books, games, ornaments, CDs, vinyl, mobile phones.”
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“Books & Unused Stationery”
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“Books, CDs, DVDs and games”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“Books”
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“good quality clothes, books, DVDs, furniture, kitchenware and more”
Not mentioned in 22 charities' guidance
Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.
- Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
- Derian House Children's Hospice
- Ellenor
- Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
- Hospice in the Weald
- Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
- Marie Curie
- North London Hospice
- Pendleside Hospice
- Queenscourt Hospice
- Rotherham Hospice
- Save the Children
- Shooting Star Children's Hospices
- St John's Hospice (Lancaster, Morecambe, Kendal & Garstang)
- St Luke's Hospice (Harrow & Brent)
- St Raphael's Hospice
- Strathcarron Hospice
- The Myton Hospices
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Traid
- Treetops Hospice Trust
- Weldmar Hospicecare