How to donate

You are welcome to donate goods directly to our shops during opening hours, or you can place clothing, music, or books in one of our donation banks.
Find your local shop or donation bank

Your local Oxfam shop can convert your gifts into cash to fund our work in over 70 countries.

What we can sell


  • Good quality, clean clothing and shoes (including vintage and retro items) 
  • Jewellery, bags and accessories
  • Books
  • Music: CDs, vinyl, DVDs, videos, musical instruments and sheet music
  • Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, collectables
  • Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains (must be clean and in good condition)
  • Toys and games
  • Furniture
  • Stamps
  • Foreign Currency

...and anything else you think will raise money for Oxfam. Be imaginative!


If you have something to give that you feel is potentially of high value and perhaps not suitable for sale in an Oxfam shop, please contact our Valued at Oxfam team.


We also welcome company donations.


What we can't sell


  • Electrical goods that run off the mains (a few shops do accept these, so please check before donating)
  • Medical equipment
  • Anything broken, dirty, incomplete or unsafe
  • Clothing and shoes that are not fit to be worn again
  • Single computers (but we would be happy to hear from your company if you would like to donate multiple units)
  • White goods (cookers, washing machines etc)
  • There are some other items that we cannot sell for safety or legal reasons. If in doubt, please ask your local Oxfam shop before donating.

M&S and Oxfam Clothes Exchange


Donate an item of M&S-labelled clothing to your local Oxfam shop, and get £5 off your next M&S purchase of £35 or more. Find out more


How can I donate a wedding dress?


If there is a bridal department near you, please do give them a call. If not, please call 0845 3000 311 for advice, or email support@oxfam.org.uk.


Do you have something valuable or unusual to give?


Our Valued service offers you a simple and effective way of donating items of high value. Your gift will be expertly assessed and sold for the best possible price.


Still not sure?


Please ask your local Oxfam shop, or call our Shop Support Team on 0845 3000 311.