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Donate to our Charity Shops

Change lives by simply clearing out your wardrobe or emptying your garage.

Decluttering your home really can change lives.

By donating to Age UK Notts' Charity Shops, you can help us continue our work supporting the older people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Our shops raise vital funds which support services such as our information & advice and visiting & befriending services. These services and others provided by Age UK Notts help tens of thousands of older people every year.

Our work is all made possible by donations like yours. Just one bag of clothes could generate around £20.

So, why not declutter your home and help us to support local older people to make their lives better?

FAQs

What items can I donate?

Our West Bridgford and Sutton in Ashfield shops can accept the following:

  • Good quality, clean clothing and shoes (including vintage and retro items)
  • Bags and accessories
  • Jewellery, watches and valuables
  • Books, toys and games
  • Homewares, such as china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures and collectables
  • Soft furnishings, such as small rugs, linen and curtains (must be clean and in good condition)
  • Knitted items and blankets
  • Small furniture
  • Small electrical items

Which items can't you accept?

Unfortunately, we can't accept:

  • Toys without a CE label
  • IT equipment
  • Medical equipment
  • White goods such as cookers or washing machines etc
  • Suites and beds without fire labels
  • Other miscellaneous items because of safety and legal reasons.

But, if in doubt, please ask the shop before donating.

Can Age UK Notts collect my donation from my home?

If you are unable to bring your donation in to the shop, we may be able to arrange collection on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact the relevant shop to make arrangements:

West Bridgford (for general items): 0115 982 6008

Sutton In Ashfield (for general items): 01623 488201

I donated an item by mistake, can I get it back?

We will do our best to return to you any items you have donated by mistake. Ring the relevant shop for advice.

Get in touch

West Bridgford Shop
28a Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5LN
0115 982 6008
westbridgfordshop@ageuknotts.org.uk

Sutton in Ashfield Shop
29 Forest Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 1DA
01623 488201

suttoninashfieldshop@ageuknotts.org.uk