Can you donate it?

All items · Food & drink

Non-alcoholic drinks

Also covers: soft drinks, juice, cordial, bottled water, beverages

Can you donate non-alcoholic drinks to a UK charity shop? Usually not.

The short answer Almost all say no Of the 153 UK charities we track, 27 say no and 2 may accept in some cases. 2 of those are category-wide rules rather than a direct mention. Evidence last verified

Why shops may refuse it

Charity shops may not have the food-hygiene processes or demand to resell drinks, even when sealed; their published wording often groups them with food.

What to do instead

Food banks and community fridges may take sealed, in-date drinks from their current wanted list.

Charity by charity

29 mentions
Not mentioned in 124 charities' guidance

Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.