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Commercial DVDs with a BBFC age rating
Also covers: dvd, dvds, blu-ray, bluray, age rated dvd, films, movies
Can you donate commercial DVDs with a BBFC age rating to a UK charity shop? It depends.
Before donating
Commercial DVDs and Blu-rays with their original classification and packaging are still accepted by many charity shops. Home-recorded, counterfeit and unclassified discs are different.
Prepare it like this
Check that the correct disc is present and playable, with its case and visible age classification.
Charity by charity
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Can't accept
DVDs currently refused due to low customer demand.
Their wording
“Unfortunately due to low customer demand we are unable to accept DVDs and CDs at this current time.”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Reference books, cds, dvds and vhs videos”
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Can't accept
Guidance excludes all DVDs without distinguishing BBFC-rated from unrated discs.
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“CDs and DVDs”
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Can't accept
Listed under 'Items we CAN'T accept' with no rating qualifier, so covers all DVDs.
Their wording
“CDs/DVDs & tapes”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Computer equipment, ink cartridges, video tapes or cassette tapes, DVDs and mobile phones.”
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Can't accept
Blanket refusal of DVDs with no exception carved out for BBFC-rated/commercial copies.
Their wording
“Video tapes, CDs and DVDs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“all CDs/DVDs”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“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. ... CDs and DVDs”
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Can't accept
No BBFC-rating distinction made; DVDs appear to be refused wholesale.
Their wording
“CD's DVD's, Videos”
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Can't accept
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“VHS video tapes, CDs, DVDs”
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Can't accept
Listed among general items not accepted on the shop-finder page; a separate promotional page states shops also sell 'CDs & DVDs' as general merchandise, so guidance is inconsistent across the charity's own pages
Their wording
“DVDs”
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Can't accept
No BBFC-rating qualifier is given; treated as a general refusal of commercial DVDs.
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“DVDs, books, CDs, vinyl”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“❌ CDs, DVDs and VHS video cassettes”
- Can't accept
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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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Check first
Listed as accepted in the general donations guidance, but a separate 'items we're unable to process' list on the same page includes CDs, DVDs and videos — check first.
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and vinyl”
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Check first
The donation FAQ on the same page states general DVDs are accepted ('...books, CDs and DVDs...'); this rule excludes titles rated 12, 15 or 18.
Their wording
“Age restricted DVDs, films and computer games rated 12,15 or 18”
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Check first
DVDs are welcomed, but 18-certificate DVDs/videos/Blu-rays and anything not BBFC-classified are not accepted.
Their wording
“Entertainment: books, DVDs, CDs, toys and games”
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Check first
Listed under items that cannot be donated only when in "large donations" — a quantity limit rather than an outright ban on DVDs.
Their wording
“Large donations of DVD's”
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Check first
At the Donation Centre (large drop-offs), DVDs and CDs are only accepted if brand new and in original packaging. At small shop drop-offs the requirement is looser (just undamaged and in working order).
Their wording
“We will only accept DVDs and CDs if they are brand new and in original packaging.”
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Accepted
Home-recorded discs are excluded from acceptance.
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs (that aren’t home recorded)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, DVDs and vinyl”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Their wording
“Music (CDs, vinyl, DVDs, Blu-rays, musical instruments and sheet music)”
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Accepted
General acceptance of DVDs (rating not specified); condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Books, CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs, CDs and vinyl, either vintage or new”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, DVDs and vinyl LPs”
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Accepted
Listed together with books; no rating condition is stated.
Their wording
“Books & DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs and CDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing and accessories, bric-a-brac and games, plus DVDs, CDs and books (Bargain Outlets)”
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Accepted
'CDs' also included; source does not specify BBFC rating.
Their wording
“DVDs and CDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs”
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Accepted
Also includes Blu-ray discs; the page does not mention BBFC rating status.
Their wording
“Books, CDs, vinyl, games , DVD’s & Blu-Ray discs”
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Accepted
General acceptance of DVDs is stated; no explicit BBFC-rating condition is given.
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“Books, CDs, DVDs and computer games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books & DVDs”
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Accepted
Listed under accepted items, qualified as 'originals' (i.e. not bootleg/counterfeit); page does not explicitly state a BBFC-rating requirement.
Their wording
“DVDs (originals)”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, LPs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Records, CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, Music, DVDs and Blu-rays”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, DVDs and vinyl LPs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books and dvds”
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Accepted
DVDs listed generically among items sold; no BBFC rating condition stated.
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“Books, CD’s and DVD’s”
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Accepted
The same list item also covers CDs and games.
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“DVD's, CD's & games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CD’s and DVD’s”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, DVDs, games, and toys”
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Accepted
Listed under 'What you can donate'; no rating condition stated.
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
General DVDs are welcomed; only DVDs "without the necessary age rating" are refused (see separate rule).
Their wording
“We would love your preloved fiction and non-fiction books, as well as classic vinyl, CDs and DVDs.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records”
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Accepted
The quote also bundles CDs and video games.
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“CDs, DVDs & video games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books and multimedia items - DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
Listed as an item of particular interest for donation.
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“Records, DVDs & CDs”
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Accepted
DVDs listed under 'Music and Media'.
Their wording
“Whether it's old vinyl, CDs or DVDs, there's always a customer out there looking to improve their collection.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, DVDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs (in original case)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs and Blu-rays”
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Accepted
Their wording
“old music, films and box sets (records, CDs, DVDs)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, DVDs, CDs and vinyls”
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Accepted
Their wording
“preloved CDs, DVDs and vinyl records”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, gaming”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs and vinyls”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs, CDs, and books in excellent or good condition”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Games consoles, instruments, CDs, DVDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, cassette tapes, records and singles, videos and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
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Accepted
Must be clean, playable and in the original case with cover art.
Their wording
“Yes, please — we’d love your donation! However, please ensure that all DVD’s are in a saleable condition. ✅ Clean and in good condition - free from dust, dirt or sticky residue ✅ Playable and intact - disc works without skipping or errors ✅ Original case included - with cover art and insert intact”
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Accepted
DVDs accepted only as originals, not home-recorded copies.
Their wording
“Books, DVDs and CDs: Originals only (no home-recorded copies please!”
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Accepted
Covers the DVD part of this bullet; CDs are welcomed on the same line.
Their wording
“Genuine DVD’s and CD’s”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs, DVDs and vinyl LPs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVD and CD”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs”
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Accepted
FAQ adds: discs must be original, in original cases and in good working order.
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“Books, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Entertainment'; home-recorded DVDs are separately refused.
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“Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, videos online gaming and books.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books (adult & children’s), DVD’s, CD’s, Vinyl Records”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, DVDs, CDs, Records and Games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs, CDs and vinyl's”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs and games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Media: Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, console/computer games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl”
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Accepted
DVDs accepted if in good condition and working order.
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs, toys, games and jigsaws that are in good condition and working order”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept furniture, clothing, books, DVDs, electrical items, other household objects and bric-a-brac”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CD's / DVD's / Vinyl”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs, DVDs and games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CD’s, vinyls, DVD’s, Blu-rays, musical instruments and sheet music”
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Accepted
Their wording
“DVDs and CDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CD's and DVD's”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality clothes, books, DVDs, furniture, kitchenware and more”
Not mentioned in 58 charities' guidance
Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.
- Ardgowan Hospice
- Barnsley Hospice
- British Heart Foundation
- Children's Hospice South West
- Cransley Hospice Trust
- Crisis
- DEBRA
- Derian House Children's Hospice
- Dorothy House
- Douglas Macmillan Hospice
- East Lancashire Hospice
- Ellenor
- Emmaus
- FARA Charity Shops
- Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
- Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
- Helen & Douglas House
- Hospice in the Weald
- Hospice Isle of Man
- Keech Hospice Care
- Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
- LOROS Hospice
- Marie Curie
- Mountbatten Isle of Wight
- Moya Cole Hospice
- Pilgrims Hospices
- Primrose Hospice
- Queenscourt Hospice
- Rotherham Hospice
- Saint Francis Hospice
- Save the Children
- Severn Hospice
- Shelter
- Southern Hospice Group
- St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire)
- St Clare Hospice
- St Columba's Hospice
- St Giles Hospice
- St John's Hospice (Lancaster, Morecambe, Kendal & Garstang)
- St Luke's Cheshire Hospice
- St Luke's Hospice (Harrow & Brent)
- St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
- St Margaret's Hospice Care (Somerset)
- St Mary's Hospice
- St Nicholas Hospice Care
- St Peter's Hospice
- St Raphael's Hospice
- St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)
- Strathcarron Hospice
- The Myton Hospices
- The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Traid
- Treetops Hospice Trust
- Tynedale Hospice at Home
- Weldmar Hospicecare
- Wigan and Leigh Hospice
- Wisdom Hospice