All items · Clothing & accessories
Shoes and boots in good condition
Also covers: shoes, boots, trainers, footwear, sandals, slippers, flipflops, flip flops, high heels, stilettos
Can you donate shoes and boots in good condition to a UK charity shop? Usually yes.
The short answer
Usually welcome
Of the 153 UK charities we track, 111 say yes and 1 may accept in some cases. Check the details before travelling.
Evidence last verified
Before donating
Wearable footwear is a common donation. Shops need a complete pair with sound soles, clean uppers and no strong odour.
Prepare it like this
Tie or band pairs together without damaging them. Textile and shoe banks may take clean worn pairs that are not shop-saleable.
Charity by charity
112 mentions-
Check first
Used children's shoes are not accepted; adult shoes are fine.
Their wording
“clothing and footwear”
- Accepted
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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
Their wording
“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothes, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories”
- Accepted
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Accepted
Their wording
“womenswear, menswear, children's (including shoes)”
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Accepted
Second-hand children's shoes are refused (except unworn wellies, jellies and flip-flops); adult shoes are welcome.
Their wording
“Boots, shoes and trainers are always popular”
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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
“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes, boots, belts and slippers”
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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
“Shoes and boots”
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Accepted
Their wording
“shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories, including handbags, shoes, belts, ties & jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing/shoes”
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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
“We always need donations of toys, homeware, ladies tops, shoes, handbags and furniture.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes & Boots”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, bags and accessories”
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Accepted
Footwear portion of the accepted items list.
Their wording
“Accessories and footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Good quality clothes, shoes or accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Shoes and boots are accepted only in good condition (see 'Shoes, boots and sandals' in the accepted list); overworn or damaged shoes (and bags) are refused.
Their wording
“Shoes, boots and sandals”
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Accepted
Shoes welcomed if in great shape.
Their wording
“Accessories: Handbags, jewellery, and shoes in great shape.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing & Accessories: Quality ladies, mens, and kids' wear, shoes, and handbags.”
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Accepted
Listed under items sold in shops.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Listed alongside clothing under the same 'What we accept' entry.
Their wording
“Clothing (freshly laundered & in good condition) & shoes”
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Accepted
Footwear listed alongside clothing as accepted at general shops.
Their wording
“Women’s clothing, footwear and accessories Men’s clothing, footwear and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages”
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Accepted
Their wording
“From books to beds, footwear to fabulous furniture”
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Accepted
A separate children-and-baby list refuses second-hand children's shoes — an exception to this general acceptance.
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
“Shoes and handbags”
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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
“high-quality shoes, handbags and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“accessories including shoes, belts, handbags and jewellery”
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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 'Accessories and footwear'.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, ties and other accessories.”
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Accepted
Same bullet also covers handbags/jewellery.
Their wording
“Handbags, shoes & jewellery”
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Accepted
Listed as footwear within the accepted accessories bullet; the piercing exclusion applies to jewellery, not footwear.
Their wording
“Accessories - footwear, handbags, belts and jewellery (excluding items for ear or body piercing)”
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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 'Accessories'.
Their wording
“Shoes, bags, belts, scarves and jewellery,”
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Accepted
Their wording
“shoes, boots and all other footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes in pairs of all styles”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Wearable shoes and other accessories like bags, jewellery and scarves”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes and boots”
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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
“Clean clothes, shoes and accessories”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clothing, shoes and accessories”
- Accepted
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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
Their wording
“bags, shoes, accessories and jewellery”
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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
“Shoes and bags”
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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
“We provide free care for people living with incurable illnesses, and welcome donation of homeware, bric-a-brac, toys and games, books, clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories.”
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Accepted
Their wording
“premium quality branded clothes and shoes – new or preloved”
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Accepted
Listed under items accepted if clean and good quality.
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, and accessories – including non-prescription sunglasses”
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Accepted
Shoes listed as an accepted accessory.
Their wording
“Accessories: Shoes, handbags and jewellery”
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Accepted
'shoes' listed among accepted items
Their wording
“Jewellery (except pierced earrings), accessories, shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Men’s and women’s clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes”
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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
“Shoes, bags, accessories and jewellery”
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Accepted
Shoes welcomed if new or nearly new.
Their wording
“New, or nearly new clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes, bags and accessories”
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Accepted
Listed under 'We always welcome' on the main shops donating page.
Their wording
“Shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“✅ Resaleable Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Belts”
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Accepted
Specified as 'paired shoes'.
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 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
“All clothes, shoes, bric a brac, books and household items.”
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Accepted
Wellington boots given as an example of accepted footwear.
Their wording
“Whether you're donating good quality pre-loved work wear, wedding dresses or wellington boots, we can receive them!”
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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
Their wording
“Accessories: shoes, handbags, scarves & jewellery”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Clean and undamaged footwear”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including shoes, belts handbags and jewellery.”
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Accepted
Children's shoes are an exception — only brand-new, unworn pram shoes with soft soles can be sold.
Their wording
“shoes (any kind, in good condition)”
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Accepted
Must be paired and in clean, good condition.
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
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories”
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Accepted
Only good quality, saleable shoes 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
“Shoes (clean and good quality)”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories: Shoes, handbags, belts”
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Accepted
Make sure shoes are paired up before donating.
Their wording
“Shoes – make sure your shoes are paired up before donating”
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Accepted
Their wording
“good quality men's and women's clothing and shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Shoes”
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Accepted
Footwear must be good quality.
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
“Clothing & Shoes”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Accessories including handbags, shoes, belts, ties and jewellery”
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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
“Shoes and handbags”
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Accepted
Listed under 'Footwear'.
Their wording
“Pairs of shoes in good condition with no splits or holes in the soles. Please include the laces for the shoes and remove any insoles before donation.”
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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 41 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
- Ayrshire Hospice
- Barnsley Hospice
- Butterfly Hospice Trust
- Butterwick Hospice
- Children's Hospice South West
- Cornwall Hospice Care
- DEBRA
- Derian House Children's Hospice
- Douglas Macmillan Hospice
- East Lancashire Hospice
- Ellenor
- Emmaus
- Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity
- Hospice of the Good Shepherd
- Katharine House Hospice, Banbury
- Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
- LOROS Hospice
- Moya Cole Hospice
- Pendleside Hospice
- Pilgrims Hospices
- Princess Alice Hospice
- Queenscourt Hospice
- Rowans Hospice
- Save the Children
- Sense Scotland
- Shaw Trust
- Shooting Star Children's Hospices
- Sobell House Hospice
- St Clare Hospice
- St Columba's Hospice
- St Giles Hospice
- St Luke's Hospice (Harrow & Brent)
- St Mary's Hospice
- St Raphael's Hospice
- St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Treetops Hospice Trust
- Weldmar Hospicecare
- Wigan and Leigh Hospice
- Wirral Hospice St John's