Although each shop is slightly different, we've created a list of items you can and can't donate.
Take a look at our comprehensive list below but if you’re unsure contact your local shop to check and our team will be happy to help you out.
Looking to donate your furniture and other bulky items? We can help with that too.
- Womenswear, menswear and children's clothing
- Shoes and boots
- Handbags, purses, wallets and suitcases
- Designer and vintage brands in excellent condition
- Furniture with fire safety labels in place where appropriate (please visit our furniture collection page for more details before donating furniture)
- Soft furnishings and linen, cushions and throws
- Accessories, such as belts, ties, hats, gloves and scarves
- Books and records
- DVDs and CDs
- Gaming consoles, tech and other media
- Toys, puzzles and games that are fully working with all parts
- Jewellery
- Household items and equipment
- Tools and DIY equipment
- Electrical items, such as working lamps, functioning kitchen appliances (please visit our furniture collection page for more details before donating bulkier items)
- Collectables and memorabilia
- Wedding and bridesmaid dresses and accessories
Furniture and household Items
- Upholstered furniture without a fire label including items without a label that are part of a set
- Upholstered furniture that is damaged or has torn fabric
- Furniture with missing parts or damage that makes them unsafe
- Veneered items that are damaged exposing the inner wood
- Coat hangers
- Chopping Boards & Food Hygiene Products
- Plastic carrier bags
Electrical items
- Electric blankets
- Electric showers
- Sunbeds and tanning equipment
- Waste disposal units
- CRT televisions or televisions without the remote
- Non-working fridges and freezers
- E Scooters
Heating and cooking
- Old toasters
- Gas cookers
- Oil or gas agas
Sports and safety equipment
- Safety helmets
- Riding/cycling hats
- Crash helmets, cycle helmets, motorcycle helmets
- Fire fighting equipment
Children’s equipment
- Children’s car seats
- McDonald's toys
- Toys without a CE mark
- Broken toys, or games and toys with missing parts
- Hairbands, clips, brushes
- Old travel cots or moses baskets with no stand
- Potties/nappy disposal units
- Used cups/beakers/bottles
Pianos and organs
- Please speak to a member of our staff who will be able to advise you about donating these items
Weapons
- Knives, swords, crossbows
- Guns and ammunition
- Replica guns
Software and hardware
- Home recorded DVDs, videos and audio tapes
- Home recorded computer games and software on recordable CDs and DVDs
- Printers and ink cartridges
- Cassette and video tapes
- Sky boxes
- Sat Navs
Miscellaneous
- Broken and damaged or unsellable bric-a-brac including mugs, cups plates and glasses unless they are part of a set
- Personal appliances such as shavers and foot spas, unless they are unused
- Used duvets, pillows, and sleeping bags
- Lifesaving or flotation swimming equipment or inflatables
- Medication, including vitamins or medical equipment
- Prescription glasses/sunglasses
- Cleaning products, solvents and adhesives
- Ivory, fur or taxidermy
- Fitted carpets or used blinds
- Perishable goods, food or drink
We'd be very grateful to accept your furniture donations to our shops that have the space to store them. We also offer a limited local collection service where possible, dependant on location. For more details see our Furniture collection page.
Did you know you can add giftaid donated items?
Gift Aid
If you are a UK Tax Payer, Demelza can claim Gift Aid on the proceeds from the sale of your donated items, helping us generate additional income at no extra cost to you This means that for every £1 we raise from the item sold, we get an extra 25p.
You can register with your local store, or if you're already registered, you can print your Gift Aid labels by clicking here.
Simply attach them to your bags or boxes when you visit your local Demelza shop to donate!
