Charity Shop Donations

What to donate

Donating unwanted clothes or household items to our charity shop is a great way of supporting your local air ambulance. However, whilst we appreciate all donations, there are a few restrictions on what we can and cannot accept, so to save you time on your next trip to drop off donations, we’ve put together a quick guide on what you can and can’t donate next time you’re having a clear-out!

What can I donate?

• Clothing
• Shoes and bags
• Accessories and jewellery
• Books
• CDs and DVDs (we cannot accept home-recorded media)
• Homeware items (photo frames, kitchenware, etc.)
• Children’s toys and games (soft toys must still have their CE label intact)
• Soft furnishings (small rugs, curtains, etc.) Please note we can only accept furnishings that still have fire tags on
• Electrical items
•  Furniture (only at our Yate shop)

What we can’t accept

• Sharp items (scissors, knives, etc.)
• Electronic devices with personal data
• Safety equipment
  • Helmets
  • Harnesses
  • Life jackets
• Children’s items
  • Car seats
  • Pushchairs/prams
  • Cots and mattresses
  • High chairs
• Used duvets and mattresses
• Medication or medical equipment
  • inc. prescription glasses
• Open cosmetics
• Hard drives
• Used undergarments
• Disability aids or inflatables
• White goods
• Fireworks
• Perishable goods (food and drink)
• Solvents and adhesives

Donating low-quality goods

For all low-quality donated goods, we kindly ask you to place them in our designated rag bins outside our shops. If you are uncertain about the quality of your donation, or you are unsure where the rag bin is located, feel free to ask any of our retail team for assistance.

If you have any questions about what we can and cannot accept, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and check on 0303 4444 999 or by dropping us an email at retail@gwaac.com.

Thank you for supporting your local air ambulance!

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