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Jewellery and clothing accessories
Also covers: cufflinks, necklaces, rings, bangles, bracelets, brooches, broaches, hat pins, belts, clothing belts, handbags, wallets, purses, earrings, pierced jewellery, pierced jewelry
Can you donate jewellery and clothing accessories to a UK charity shop? Usually yes.
Before donating
Costume jewellery, watches, handbags and other accessories are widely accepted when clean and saleable. Some charities also value broken precious-metal jewellery. Earrings and other pierced jewellery may have extra hygiene restrictions, so ask first.
Prepare it like this
Keep small pieces and earring pairs together in a pouch or box. Clean them without making unsupported claims that they are sterile, and flag anything valuable so it can be assessed rather than priced as costume jewellery.
Charity by charity
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Can't accept
Specifically second-hand earrings and jewellery for other pierced body parts (hygiene reasons).
Their wording
“Second hand earrings (including jewellery for other pierced body parts)”
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Check first
Used pierced jewellery (whether costume, branded or fine metal) is refused; other jewellery and accessories are welcome.
Their wording
“jewellery and accessories”
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Check first
Handbags, belts and jewellery are welcomed, excluding items for ear or body piercing.
Their wording
“Accessories - footwear, handbags, belts and jewellery (excluding items for ear or body piercing)”
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Must be in clean, useable condition; recycled if unsellable.
Their wording
“Footwear & Accessories: shoes, bags, belts, scarves, hats, gloves, jewellery etc. These should be in clean useable condition. Shoes, bags, hats and belts can be recycled if we are unable to sell in our shops.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men's, ladies' and children's clothes, shoes and accessories: Clean and undamaged – no stains or tears”
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Accepted
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“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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Accepted
"Accessories" listed together with clothing in the shop FAQ.
Their wording
“We CAN accept: -Clothes & accessories that are in good condition or new with tags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Handbags, Jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothes, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Handbags, belts, ties and other accessories are also listed as accepted (see "Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories"). Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Handbags and accessories listed among items sold in shops.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“jewellery, watches, handbags, purses and wallets”
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Accepted
Earrings and jewellery for pierced ears or other pierced body parts are separately refused for hygiene reasons.
Their wording
“Have an old ring, watch or necklace you don’t wear anymore? Donate it to us and make someone’s day with a ‘new to you’ piece of jewellery that will be just right for them.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
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“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Jewellery explicitly welcomed; bags and clothing accessories are also listed as accepted in the adjacent clothing-donations sentence.
Their wording
“We also love to accept bric, collectables, jewellery, toys, games, soft furnishings and linens.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes and handbags”
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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
Hats, scarves, handbags, purses and wallets are also listed as accepted accessories on the same page.
Their wording
“Jewellery including gold and silver, watches”
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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
'Jewellery' is also listed separately as accepted in the same list.
Their wording
“Accessories, such as belts, ties, hats, gloves and scarves Jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“jewellery, bags and other accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“accessories such as belts, bags and jewellery”
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Accepted
'Accessories' listed among the donations they especially need, alongside clothing.
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
“Accessories, including handbags, shoes, belts, ties & jewellery”
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Accepted
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“Jewellery, bags, accessories”
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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
Also listed as accepted on the same page: "Bags, belts and clothing accessories".
Their wording
“Jewellery, watches and clocks Bags, belts and clothing accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Handbags specifically named.
Their wording
“We always need donations of toys, homeware, ladies tops, shoes, handbags and furniture.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery and watches”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories, bags and jewellery”
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Accepted
Same line also lists handbags
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“Shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, bags and accessories”
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Accepted
Accessories portion of the accepted items list.
Their wording
“Accessories and footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery including watches”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including ties, belts and jewellery”
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Accepted
Bags, hats, belts, scarves and gloves are accepted, but the 'cannot accept' list separately states 'Overworn and damaged shoes and bags' — i.e. bags are only accepted if not overworn or damaged.
Their wording
“Bags, hats, belts, scarves and gloves”
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Accepted
Handbags and jewellery welcomed.
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“Accessories: Handbags, jewellery, and shoes in great shape.”
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Accepted
Handbags listed under the Clothing & Accessories accepted category; the page does not use the word "jewellery" itself.
Their wording
“Clothing & Accessories: Quality ladies, mens, and kids' wear, shoes, and handbags.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery, bags and accessories”
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Accepted
Handbags/accessories portion of the items-sold list.
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“Shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Fashion accessories (jewellery, bags & sunglasses)”
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Accepted
Accessories listed alongside clothing as accepted at general shops.
Their wording
“Women’s clothing, footwear and accessories”
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Accepted
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“Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages”
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Accepted
Covers 'handbags' and 'jewellery' named in the sentence.
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
“Clothing accessories (including ties, belts and jewellery)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“You may have higher value, rare or collectable items such as watches, jewellery, photography equipment or art that you would like to donate to the Hospice.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“high-quality shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“accessories including shoes, belts, handbags and jewellery”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Listed under 'Accessories and footwear'.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties and other accessories.”
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Accepted
Same bullet also covers shoes and handbags.
Their wording
“Handbags, shoes & jewellery”
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Accepted
Listed as an item of particular interest for donation.
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Bags, belts, scarves and jewellery listed under 'Accessories'.
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“Shoes, bags, belts, scarves and jewellery,”
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Accepted
Their wording
“jewellery (including broken jewellery and gold - we can sell these by weight)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Handbags, Scarves, belts and hats”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories, including bags, non-prescription sunglasses, belts, hats, scarves and gloves”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Wearable shoes and other accessories like bags, jewellery and scarves”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Hats, scarves, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Preloved clothes and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery, watches, collectables”
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Accepted
Clothing accessories are also covered by the separate 'Clothing, shoes and accessories' line on the same page.
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“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Listed under "What can you donate?"
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“Jewellery (including watches)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“bags, shoes, accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
'Bags' listed among generally accepted goods.
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“We accept clothes, bags, shoes, electrical goods, toys, books, furniture and a host of other goods!”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories: belts, bags, jewellery”
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Accepted
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“Jewellery”
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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
“costume and genuine jewellery”
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Accepted
"accessories" follows "clothes", i.e. clothing accessories; corroborated by "handbags ... and accessories" on the regift-it page.
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
“jewellery – either modern or vintage”
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Accepted
Must be clean, undamaged, complete and wearable.
Their wording
“Yes, please — we’d love your donation! However, please ensure that all items are in a saleable condition. ✅ Clean and hygienic - free from dirt, sweat or residue ✅ Undamaged - no broken chains, loose clasps or missing stones ✅ Wearable and complete - fully intact”
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Accepted
Handbags, general accessories and non-prescription sunglasses specifically listed as accepted.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, and accessories – including non-prescription sunglasses”
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Accepted
Handbags and jewellery are accepted; jewellery for piercings is separately excluded.
Their wording
“Accessories: Shoes, handbags and jewellery”
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Accepted
Pierced earrings are specifically excluded.
Their wording
“Jewellery (except pierced earrings), accessories, shoes”
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Accepted
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“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Listed as a separate bullet point from 'Accessories' (also present) in the accepted-items list; both cover clothing accessories/jewellery.
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“pre-loved clothes, accessories and bric-a-brac”
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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
Handbags and accessories listed alongside clothing/shoes as goods shops sell
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
Same bullet covers bags/accessories/jewellery alongside shoes.
Their wording
“Shoes, bags, accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
Bags (handbags, rucksacks, briefcases) are also separately listed as welcomed, in the same flat 'particularly welcome' bullet list as jewellery (not under a distinct 'Bags' sub-heading, unlike the refusal section which does use sub-headings).
Their wording
“Jewellery including costume jewellery (new or nearly new) and precious metal jewellery (even if it’s broken)”
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Accepted
The same accepted-donations list also includes 'Shoes, bags and accessories', which further supports acceptance of accessories.
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Listed under 'We always welcome' on the main shops donating page, directly between 'Shoes' and 'Toys' in a clothing-adjacent bullet list.
Their wording
“Accessories”
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Accepted
Bags and Belts are also separately listed as accepted.
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“✅ Jewellery”
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Accepted
Handbags and belts listed as accepted clothing accessories.
Their wording
“Clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery and handbags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories such as bags, belts, hats, ties, jewellery”
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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
“Accessories including handbags, belts, shoes and jewellery”
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Accepted
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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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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories: shoes, handbags, scarves & jewellery”
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Accepted
Also lists 'Accessories like event wear hats, gloves and scarves' as accepted.
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“Complete jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including shoes, belts handbags and jewellery.”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Must be in clean, good condition. The Accessories category's "We love" list also separately states "Any vintage accessories" are welcomed — this category has no "We can't accept" list on the page at all (confirmed against raw HTML).
Their wording
“Paired boots and shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties, other accessories in a clean, good condition”
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Accepted
Their wording
“shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Handbags, belts and ties listed alongside shoes as accepted accessories.
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“Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories”
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Accepted
Only good quality, saleable accessories accepted.
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“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
Their wording
“Accessories and bags”
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Accepted
Handbags and belts listed as accepted clothing accessories; the page does not separately mention jewellery.
Their wording
“Accessories: Shoes, handbags, belts”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories – bags, jewellery, belts, hats, scarves and more”
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Accepted
Their wording
“accessories, non-pierced jewellery, belts, handbags”
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Accepted
Listed directly after clothing and shoes in the general accepted-donations list, distinct from the separate "Small homeware / accessories" line further down the same list.
Their wording
“Accessories”
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Accepted
Covers handbags, accessories and jewellery.
Their wording
“Good quality footwear, handbags, accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality affordable clothes, shoes, handbags, kitchenware and houseware”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery and accessories e.g. bags & belts”
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Accepted
Handbags, belts and ties are grouped here as clothing accessories alongside jewellery.
Their wording
“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including shoes, belts, handbags and jewellery”
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Accepted
'Accessories' listed among stock the charity is always appealing for, within a list of clothing types (coats, party wear, etc.)
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 'Accessories'.
Their wording
“Hats, Caps, Fascinators, Sunglasses, handbags, backpacks, clutch bags, weekend bags and suitcases.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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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 32 charities' guidance
Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.
- Barnsley Hospice
- Children's Hospice South West
- DEBRA
- Derian House Children's Hospice
- East Lancashire Hospice
- Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice
- Ellenor
- Great Oaks Hospice
- Katharine House Hospice, Banbury
- Keech Hospice Care
- Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
- LOROS Hospice
- Pendleside Hospice
- Pilgrims Hospices
- Primrose Hospice
- Queenscourt Hospice
- Rotherham Hospice
- Rowans Hospice
- Save the Children
- Shaw Trust
- Shooting Star Children's Hospices
- St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire)
- St Clare Hospice
- St Luke's Hospice (Harrow & Brent)
- St Margaret's Hospice Care (Somerset)
- St Mary's Hospice
- St Nicholas Hospice Care
- St Raphael's Hospice
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Treetops Hospice Trust
- Weldmar Hospicecare
- Wigan and Leigh Hospice