All items · Clothing & accessories
Clothing in good condition
Also covers: clothes, shirts, jackets, coats, gloves, dresses, skirts, scarves, ties, suits, blouses, trousers, jeans, jumpers, baby clothes, school uniform, sports kit, socks, tights, flares, flared trousers
Can you donate clothing in good condition to a UK charity shop? Usually yes.
Before donating
Clean, dry, wearable clothing is one of the most commonly requested charity-shop donations. Empty pockets and remove personal labels where appropriate. Specialist charities may want smart clothes for interviews, while schools or uniform exchanges may take current school uniforms and sports kit.
Prepare it like this
Wash or air items and bag them securely. Ask before including worn-out textiles; if the charity does not explicitly accept rag, use a textile bank or keep suitable fabric for cleaning and sewing supplies.
Charity by charity
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Check first
General adult clothing acceptance is stated at the boutique shops (Clitheroe, Wilpshire — confirmed identical wording on both pages) specifically; the general shops (Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington) only say they accept 'a variety of donations' without naming clothing, so acceptance there is not confirmed by the guidance text.
Their wording
“This boutique accepts donations of good quality menswear and ladieswear, including suits and bridalwear.”
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Check first
General clothing is only accepted if it has its safety label displayed inside the garment.
Their wording
“Clothing without their safety label displayed inside the garment”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We are happy to take a range of clothing and household items, as long as they’re clean and in a good condition.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“donate clothes, toys, books, furniture and more to be sold in our shops”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Women's, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We CAN accept: -Clothes & accessories that are in good condition or new with tags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Saleable clean clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing (ladies, gents & children's)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothes, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept menswear, ladieswear, children’s clothes, toys, books and bric-a-brac.”
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Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing”
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Accepted
Listed among items sold in shops.
Their wording
“Ladies, mens and childrens clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“womenswear, menswear, children's (including shoes)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“preloved clothes, including women's clothes, men's clothes, coats, shirts, trousers and jeans”
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Accepted
Their wording
“All Clothing for men, women and children”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Ladies', mens' and children's clothing & accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing and footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes that are too big or too small”
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Accepted
Their wording
“CHAS will always take clothing donations, including shoes, bags and accessories.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothing (adults and children’s)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept clothing for men, women and children.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality menswear and womenswear items, shoes, bags and accessories including costume & vintage jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“affordable quality clothing, furniture, electrical items, books, homeware and bric-a-brac”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Clothing' in the 'What can I donate?' list.
Their wording
“Womenswear, menswear and children's clothing”
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Accepted
The recycling scheme's example ("that t-shirt") presupposes clothing donations are received; items too worn to sell are recycled rather than refused outright, indicating general clothing donations are welcomed.
Their wording
“We can recycle a wide range of items including clothing – so if you're not sure if that t-shirt is good enough to sell, we'll recycle it for you.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing”
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Accepted
School uniform is separately listed as not accepted.
Their wording
“men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Clothing listed among the donations they especially need.
Their wording
“we are always in need of good quality donations especially clothing, accessories, homewares, electricals, collectables, books, toys and games.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Women’s, men’s & children’s clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing/shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“pre-loved furniture, household items, clothing, white goods, garden furniture, glassware, textiles, crafts, electronics”
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Accepted
Their wording
“pre-loved items such as good quality clothes, shoes, accessories, books, bric-a-brac”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes and footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Ladies, men's and children's clothing & accessories”
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Accepted
Wish-list sentence specifically names "ladies tops" rather than clothing generally.
Their wording
“We always need donations of toys, homeware, ladies tops, shoes, handbags and furniture.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Listed under items welcomed 'in good condition'
Their wording
“Women's, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, bags and accessories”
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Accepted
Listed among items you can donate to shops.
Their wording
“Good quality women's and men's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothes, shoes or accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes for men, women and children - especially retro, vintage, bridal and evening wear”
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Accepted
Clothing is accepted only if clean and saleable (see 'Clean saleable clothing' in the accepted list); damaged or unsaleable clothing is refused.
Their wording
“Clean saleable clothing”
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Accepted
Clean, gently used clothing for men, women and children is welcomed.
Their wording
“Clothing: Clean, gently used garments for men, women and children.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing & Accessories: Quality ladies, mens, and kids' wear, shoes, and handbags.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Listed under items sold in shops.
Their wording
“Ladies, men’s and children’s clothing”
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Accepted
Must be freshly laundered and in good condition.
Their wording
“Clothing (freshly laundered & in good condition) & shoes”
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Accepted
Men's and children's clothing also listed as accepted; general shops.
Their wording
“Women’s clothing, footwear and accessories Men’s clothing, footwear and accessories Children’s clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages”
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Accepted
Listed under 'What you can donate' on the shop donations page.
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“pre-loved clothes, toys, books, furniture and household items”
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Accepted
Their wording
“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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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes for men, women and children”
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Accepted
Their wording
“All clothing including shoes and accessories. These can be women’s, men’s or children’s.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean clothes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“high-quality ladies, men's and children's clothing (particularly for spring and summer)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“men's, women's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, accessories and shoes (including vintage and retro items, and even bras!)”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Examples of donations we can accept'.
Their wording
“Clothes & Accessories”
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Accepted
Second-hand underwear, pyjamas and socks are separately refused.
Their wording
“Our charity shops welcome womenswear, menswear and children's clothes as long as they are in good condition. This means they may have signs of wear, but without holes or stains.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Ladies, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Listed as an item of particular interest for donation.
Their wording
“Adult & children’s clothing, bags & shoes”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Clothing' in 'What can I donate'.
Their wording
“Good quality ladieswear, menswear and childrenswear; vintage and retro.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality menswear, womenswear and childrenswear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean, wearable clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good condition, clean clothing - including children's clothing, vintage clothes, and out of season items”
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Accepted
Their wording
“we welcome clothes for all ages”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean and good quality men's, women's and children's clothes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept any good quality saleable items including clothes, household goods, furniture, items of interest, electrical items (provided they're in good, working condition) and anything else you think could raise money for Pilgrims.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept good quality pre-loved clothing, shoes, household items and entertainment such as books, computer games etc.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“quality preloved clothes, furniture, homeware, books and toys”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean clothes, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“You can drop your donations of clothing, homeware, toys, accessories, shoes, furniture & more off at our new Donations Centre.”
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Accepted
Page also states: "You can donate clothing in any condition, but please ensure it is clean and dry."
Their wording
“We gratefully accept: clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept clothes, bags, shoes, electrical goods, toys, books, furniture and a host of other goods!”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing and shoes: women's, men's, and children's”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes”
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Accepted
The source describes this as quality fashion.
Their wording
“We'd be delighted to receive your donation, especially quality fashion and homeware.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men's, women's, and children's fashion: clothes, shoes, and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing”
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Accepted
Stated as still accepted by the 31 remaining shops after the Furniture Store closed.
Their wording
“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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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing, toys, books, DVDs across all our shops”
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Accepted
Their wording
“premium quality branded clothes and shoes – new or preloved”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Yes, please — we’d love your donation! However, please ensure that all clothing is in a saleable condition. ✅ Clean and washed - items should be fresh and hygienic ✅ Good condition - no major stains, tears or damage ✅ Wearable and usable”
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Accepted
Wedding, prom and other occasion outfits also explicitly welcomed on the same page.
Their wording
“Clothes – all sizes, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Vintage items are welcome too”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing: Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing in good, wearable condition”
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Accepted
Their wording
“All items of clothing in good condition; including baby, children’s, ladies’, men’s, wedding and occasion wear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes for men, women and children”
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Accepted
Clothing must be clean.
Their wording
“Clean adult and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men’s and women’s clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing – men, women and children”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes, accessories & jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothing, furniture, shoes, handbags, accessories, books, CDs & DVDs, toys and bric-a-brac.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality donations especially clothing, accessories, homewares, electricals, collectables, books, toys and games”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men's, women's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Clothing welcomed if new or nearly new.
Their wording
“New, or nearly new clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men’s and women’s clothing”
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Accepted
Listed under 'We always welcome' on the main shops donating page.
Their wording
“Good quality clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“✅ Resaleable Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Belts”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, and accessories (clean and wearable)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“We accept all good quality, clean items such as clothing and shoes, fabrics, toys and games, homeware, books and more!”
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Accepted
Must be clean and useable; unsellable but clean clothes are recycled instead.
Their wording
“Clothes: clothes should be clean and useable. If they are not in top condition to sell in our shops, we can recycle clean clothes.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“All clothes, shoes, bric a brac, books and household items.”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Clothes, shoes and accessories'.
Their wording
“Womenswear and menswear (e.g. tops, dresses, suits, coats, summer/beach wear, nightwear) for a range of occasions (parties, work, vintage, casual, sports)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Ladies, gentlemen’s and children’s clothing & accessories including shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, handbags, leather belts, evening wear, jewellery.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes and accessories (women's, men's or children's)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing; men’s, women’s and children’s”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing: Ladieswear and Menswear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean and undamaged clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men's, women's and children's clothing.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“women's clothes (especially women's designer brands)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean womenswear, menswear, children's clothing - jackets, coats, tops, trousers, skirts, dresses”
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Accepted
Their wording
“clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Ladies, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Only good quality, saleable clothing accepted.
Their wording
“we can only accept good quality, saleable items, such as clothes, shoes, accessories, unused toiletries and small items of homeware.”
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Accepted
Must be clean and good quality.
Their wording
“Clothes (clean and good quality)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing: Ladies', men's and children's apparel”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men's, women's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality men's and women's clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothing for adults, babies and children”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Gratefully accepted'.
Their wording
“Good quality clothing - ladies, men’s and children’s”
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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
“Clothing (even worn or torn items can be recycled).”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing & Shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Women's, men's and children's clothing”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing (adults and childrens)”
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Accepted
Listed among stock the charity is always appealing for
Their wording
“We are always appealing for stock for our charity shops: Casual clothing Smart clothing Leisure wear Coats Party wear Accessories Bric-a-brac”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Clothing' on the Donation Guide.
Their wording
“Any clothing in good reusable condition with minimal visible wear and tear. Please donate clean.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality, clean or new clothing, shoes, boots and bags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and bags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“pre-loved clothing, handbags, footwear, scarves, belts, ties, headwear, accessories”
Not mentioned in 11 charities' guidance
Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.