Our shops
Donate to our charity shops
Your donations really matter to us. We understand the value they had to you and we convert them, on your behalf, into hospice care. Each quality item is examined, prepared and moves swiftly onto the shop floor, to auction, or is sold online. What we cannot sell we recycle. Our shops work hard to raise every penny they can for care, so please support us.
Why donate to us?
We’re skilled at reusing, repurposing or recycling your donation and realising your wish to make sure someone’s last days are better with hospice care.
By giving not binning things you no longer use, you’ll also be supporting your community by reducing landfill and protecting natural resources. Don’t forget to gift aid your donation every time!
How to donate your goods
Simply bring your goods to one of our shops. There’s parking nearby and if you need assistance on arrival, call ahead as we’re pleased to help.
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How will your donation help?
Each bag on average will raise £25-30 towards patient care. We are always very grateful for all donations, however at the moment we urgently need donations of clothing, accessories, and homeware.
Your donations
What can I donate
Clothing
Good quality ladieswear, menswear and childrenswear; vintage and retro.
Homeware
Kitchenware, tableware, pictures, mirrors, collectables, or soft furnishings.
Accessories
Shoes, bags, belts, scarves and jewellery,
Books
Adult's and Children's - all genres
Unwanted Gifts
Sealed toiletry sets, stationary collections, etc.
Music and Media
Whether it’s old vinyl, CDs or DVDs, there’s always a customer out there looking to improve their collection.
Toys and Games
Due to health and safety laws, soft toys must have the CE label.
Electrical Goods
We will gladly accept most electrical items that are in full working order.
Jigsaws and Board games
Please make sure every piece is included in the box.
What can I donate
Items we are unable to accept
Soiled clothing, bedding, or curtains
Clothing, bedding, curtains, towels and duvets.
Incomplete jigsaw puzzles and games
Please ensure all pieces are included.
Broken toys
Please ensure they are safe and saleable
Damaged homeware
They must be safe and saleable
Gas appliances
Including gas bottles and cylinders
Ivory and Fur
Due to legal reasons.
Old televisions
We only sell flat-screen TVs.
Nursery
Prams, cots and pushchairs - For safety reasons, we can’t guarantee that these are suitable for babies.
Bicycle helmets
Due to Health and Safety regulations.
We cannot sell or recycle heavily soiled clothing, broken bric-a-brac, yellowed books or damaged goods so please do not include these in your donation.
Disposing of such items costs the Hospice over £20,000 a year; this equates to 1,429 hours of care that we could give to our patients.
We want to offer the best to our customers, reduce waste management costs to the Hospice and minimise landfill. We only accept donations that we can convert into cash for care. The items above do not offer that opportunity.
If you’re not sure whether we are able to accept the item you’d like to donate, please call us on 0115 970 1427 or email info@nottshospice.org.
Volunteer in our shops
Do you have good communication skills and enjoy helping people? We are looking for volunteers to help in our charity shops. Working as part of a team you will be helping to contribute towards raising funds for the hospice. This is great role where you will make friends, have fun and learn new skills.
