Donating to charity shops

1. Check your donations are clean and functional

Charity shops work because they can sell items with a second life. They don’t have to be perfect – just sellable!

3. For electrical appliances

it’s good to check to see if they can accept the item as it will need PAT and function testing.

4. If you are unsure about your donation

it’s always best to check first.

6. If you are a UK taxpayer you should be able to Gift Aid your donation

This means that the charity can receive an extra 25p from the Government, for every £1 they raise from selling your goods.