Volunteer Evelyne sorts through a rail of women's clothing at the Oxfam shop in Islington. Credit: Gabi Torres / Oxfam.

Volunteer Evelyne sorts through a rail of women's clothing at the Oxfam shop in Islington.
Volunteer Evelyne sorts through a rail of women's clothing at the Oxfam shop in Islington.

What you can donate to our charity shops

Your unwanted items could give someone the support they need to create a future free from poverty. Find out what we can and can't turn into life-changing cash.

Volunteer Evelyne sorts through a rail of women's clothing at the Oxfam shop in Islington. Credit: Gabi Torres / Oxfam.

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We welcome your donations at our charity shops in England, Wales and Scotland.

And as well as dropping items off at your local Oxfam charity shop, you can also donate items by post.

What we can sell

  • Good condition, clean clothing – including children's clothing, vintage clothes, and out-of-season items
  • Shoes in pairs of all styles
  • Accessories, including bags, non-prescription sunglasses, belts, hats, scarves and gloves
  • Jewellery, including watches
  • Antique and collectable items
  • Books
  • Music (CDs, vinyl, musical instruments and sheet music)
  • DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Homewares: china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, and more 
  • Soft furnishings: small rugs, linen, curtains (must be clean and in good condition) 
  • Knitted items and blankets
  • Toys and games
  • Wedding dresses and accessories
  • Furniture
  • Stamps (including used stamps) and foreign coins and notes
  • Cameras
  • Ephemera
  • Any unwanted gifts, including toiletries and beauty items (new and unused)
  • Bedding, if it's in good condition

Items we can't accept in our charity shops

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Safety headgear (e.g. motorcycle crash helmets)
  • Identifiable work uniforms  
  • Mobile phones and tablets

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.

Unsure if you can donate something?

Please donate anything else you think will raise money for Oxfam. Be imaginative! But if you're still not sure , then please ask your local Oxfam shop, or take a look at our FAQ below.

FAQ

Yes. As long as they're functional and in good condition, our shops will be happy to accept donations of DVDs and CDs.

No, unfortunately we are unable to accept smartphones and tablets.

Our shops, for the most part, cannot accept electrical goods that run off the mains. Some shops are able to accept them, however, so please check with your local shop in advance.

Shops might be able to accept donations of electrical devices which run on batteries, but please ensure the batteries are removed before donating.

Yes. If they are in good condition, our shops are happy to accept donations of bric-a-brac and homewares.

Yes. Providing the bedding is clean and in good condition, our shops will be happy to accept it as a donation.

Yes, if they are clean and in good condition.

No, for safety reasons we can't accept donations of car seats.

No, for safety reasons we can't accept donations of prams.

Yes. We can accept cutlery sets, providing they are clean and in good condition. We can't, however, accept sharp knives and other sharp cooking utensils. If you are unsure please contact your local shop.

How your donations help

Not only does donating pre-loved items to Oxfam give them a new home, lease of life and love from someone new, but the money we raise from their sale takes their impact even further.

Every item sold supports our work tackling climate change, responding to emergencies, and challenging inequality – transforming your donation into extraordinary impact.

Nana Kofi Acquah / Oxfam

Funds raised from the sale of your items could go towards people like Magdalene, the founder of the Female Pastors Network (FEMINET), a women-led farming cooperative in Sierra Leone.

With support and training from Oxfam’s local partners, Magdalene found ways to tackle malnutrition in her community by turning cassava into fortified flour. With a grant, FEMINET were also able to buy land, providing business sustainability and empowering local women.

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