We all need a clear-out every so often, and when doing so, it’s common to find many items that you no longer use. Some people might decide it’s a good idea to donate these items, which is very kind. In this blog, we’re looking at how to prepare your items for donation to a Regenerage charity shop.
Deciding to declutter the home
Making the decision to start decluttering can be a tough one. Usually, it means giving up many hours of your day to sit in the middle of piles of unwanted clothes, items and much more! If you need a little help, check out our blog on how to declutter and donate.
Clothing and accessories are very popular items to donate to a Regenerage charity shop. Some items that are donated have only been worn a couple of times. Higher quality items may have been worn more, but because of their durable fabrics, they are still in great condition years after being produced.
Preparing your items for donation to a Regenerage charity shop
Dropping off your items at a Regenerage charity shop doesn’t need to feel like a big job, but it’s crucial that you ensure they are all in good condition.
Consider joining our Gift Aid scheme
UK taxpayers can add Gift Aid to their donations, meaning the charity can receive extra money from the Government. For every £1 raised from selling donated items, the Government will give the charity an additional 25 pence as part of the Gift Aid.
Can I have my donations collected?
We work alongside Boxmove to collect furniture donations. We can collect items within a 12-mile radius of our store. Find out more about our home collection here.
For home collections of non-furniture items, please call us on 01204 201389
For unusual or bulky items that you want to drop off, it may be best to call ahead first to check that the shop has space to take them.
- Regenerage Middlebrook Charity Superstore – 01204 201389
- Bamber Bridge, Preston – 01772 629504
- Buckshaw Village, Chorley – 01772 347011
- Calder Park, Chorley – 01257 445400
- Chorley, Preston – 01257 273440
- Fulwood, Preston – 01772 269178
- Leyland, Preston – 01772 422812
- Occasions Preston – 01772 552875
At Regenerage, we accept a wide range of items, but there are some that we cannot accept. These include the following.
- Upholstered donated furniture without fire safety labels (unless pre-1950s)
- Soiled/dirty mattresses
- Roller or venetian blinds (unless in original packaging with safety instructions included)
- Donated furniture with unsafe, missing parts or damage
- White Goods
If you’re unsure whether or not you can donate an item, please contact us beforehand. By donating your quality pre-loved items to us, you’re helping us to raise money to support people to live and age well in the North West.
We hope this blog has been helpful in preparing your items for donation to a Regenerage charity shop. We are so grateful to the local community for all of their generous donations and to our fabulous teams in the shops and superstore.
We’d love to welcome you to one of our Regenerage charity shops in Bamber Bridge, Buckshaw Village, Calder Park, Chorley, Fulwood, Leyland, Preston (Cannon Street) and our superstore in Bolton where you’ll find pre-loved prom dresses, pre-loved wedding dresses, accessories, jewellery, toys, quality clothing and much more!
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
