Although charities are very grateful for the wide range of donations people make, they cannot do much with dirty or damaged socks. Any brand new socks can be given straight to your chosen charity, but if you’re donating old socks, please make sure that they are clean and in a good state of repair before doing so.
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Can you donate old socks UK?
Through their #socksforacause campaign, SockShop are encouraging people across the UK to donate more socks to homeless charities – as they’re one of the most needed but least donated items. Recommended charities include: Shelter, Crisis, Centrepoint, Big Issue Foundation, Depaul UK and Emmaus.
Do charity shops Wash clothes before selling them UK?
Yes some charity shops will wash clothes. I have worked in one and someone very close to me also works in one. BUT, as it’s an expense to them to wash, they will normally only wash them if they feel the clothes are quality items or quality brands that will sell.
Do charity shops take bedding UK?
Bedding and towels are accepted and sold by most charity shops but please check first.
Where can I donate unused medical supplies UK?
Hospice of Hope (UK)
This British charity sends donated medical supplies to Romania, Moldova, and Albania. Hospice of Hope is specifically looking for wigs, walking aids, and wheelchairs at this time but other donations are accepted. You can leave the donation at one of their shops or they can be mailed.
What can I do with unwanted socks?
QUICK LINKS FOR WHAT TO DO WITH OLD SOCKS
- Donate Unworn Socks.
- Repurpose Them.
- Sew Those Socks.
- Consider a Brand’s Return and Recycle Policy.
- Recycle Them.
- Compost if Made with Natural Fabrics.
Do charity shops take pants and socks?
Any clothes in poor condition can be donated to many charity shops, who sell them by weight to rag merchants. They will even accept old underwear and holey socks! Do check with the shop before donating rag, as some shops, particularly smaller charities may not be able to handle rag.
What items should not be donated?
What Not to Donate to Goodwill
- Items in Need of Repair.
- Recalled or Unsafe Items.
- Mattresses & Box Springs.
- Fireworks, Weapons or Ammunition.
- Paint & Household Chemicals.
- Building Materials.
- Extremely Large or Bulky Items.
- Medical Supplies.
What happens to clothes that don’t sell in charity shops?
Clothes which can’t be sold in the shop will be sold to textile recycling companies, so they still make money for the charity. The Charity Retail Association has advice on donating unusual items.
What happens to unsold books in charity shops?
Charities must pay their local council a waste disposal fee for their unsold books to be uplifted and taken to landfill sites.
What items do charity shops not take?
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- Single items of anything comes in a pair.
- Upholstered items, such as sofas, without fire labels.
- Items that are heavily stained or soiled.
- Faulty or broken electrical items.
- Safety or prescription items.
What can I do with unwanted bedding?
Check our recycling locator tool to find your nearest bank. Duvets / pillows which are in good reusable condition might be accepted by homeless shelters or animal charities. Alternatively, you could pass them on to friends or family or share via freegle, freecycle or olio.
Can you give Pyjamas to charity?
Charity shops do sell nightwear. Just wait until Dec 3rd and take them to your chosen charity shop. I also put clean damaged or worn out clothing and linens in a separate bag and donate those too. The charity shops receive an amount of money per kilo for ‘rags’.
Can you donate medical supplies UK?
Hospitals, organisations and members of the public throughout the UK contact us to donate equipment which is either sterilised, packaged or appropriately sealed.
How do I return equipment to the NHS?
NHS issued equipment can be returned to the service’s warehouse located on Crown Lane, Wychbold between 9am-3pm Monday – Friday. Alternatively, collections can be arranged by calling 01527 869104 or visiting the service website.
Can you donate out of date first aid supplies?
Items that have passed their expiry date should be disposed and replaced as they may not be effective and can start to deteriorate, making them unsafe. We recommend you check the expiry date on your first aid products, write the dates down and then stick a reminder in your diary.
Is it OK to donate used socks?
Goodwill accepts donated socks that are gently used or brand new. All clothing that is donated to Goodwill, should be clean and laundered before it’s brought in.
How do you dispose of old socks UK?
You can take them to a local shop yourself or put them in a textiles bank provided by charities – you can find these at supermarkets or through local council websites.
Can socks go in the recycle bin?
Although we don’t condone excessive amounts of shopping, sometimes recycling old socks, and buying new ones, is 100 percent acceptable, as long as you do so properly. Textile waste is a major problem that clogs our landfills, so throwing your socks in the trash really isn’t a viable option.
What can I do with old knickers and bras?
Bras in ‘new’ condition can be sold online or donated to charity via a clothing bring bank, collection bag or directly to stores that accept underwear for resale. Bras that are unsuitable for re-use can be recycled in clothing and textile containers at Recycling Centres – find your nearest below.
Can I recycle old knickers?
When you’re having a clear out, don’t forget that even your undies can be recycled. Clean knickers (with labels on) and new or gently worn bras are especially valuable to women around the world who are vulnerable without the basic protections that underwear provides.