Shop donations Shop donations Our Mountbatten charity shops rely on the generosity of those who donate quality second-hand items. All the proceeds from our shops go towards providing services for people across Southampton and west Hampshire who are facing death, dying and bereavement. What to donate We gratefully accept the following for sale or recycling: Clothing, accessories and shoes (including vintage, retro items and even bras!) Valuable items Books, stamps and coins CDs, vinyl and DVDs Homeware, such as china, kitchenware, ornaments, pictures, collectables Soft furnishings, such as small rugs, linen, curtains Toys and games Furniture (please note that fabric furniture must include a fire safety label) Unfortunately, we are unable to accept the following items for health and safety reasons, or because there is no longer any demand for them. Mains or bottled gas appliance (for example, lighters, hair-styling tools) Cookers/microwaves/heated blankets Oil heaters Protective headgear, for example, helmets Toys without C.E. labels Magnetic toys without warnings Fancy dress without fire labels Children's garments with drawstring hoods Children's car seats or booster seats Baby walking frames, door bounces, baby slings Opened/used cosmetics and scents Second hand earrings (including jewellery for other pierced body parts) Used mattresses, pillows and quilts Firearms and ammunition Weapons (including pointed objects that could be used as a weapon) and realistic toy weapons Solvents and solvent based products Any goods that infringe the copyright law Consumables including alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or foodstuffs Animal products including ivory, bone and tortoiseshell. Dentures and prosthesis Prescription glasses Cot, crib or moses basket mattresses. Items made of fur Official items including police, emergency services or government identification, uniforms and vehicle plates VHS tapes Broken/dismantled items Skateboards/roller skates without warning labels Inflatables * Please note this list is not exhaustive and our Retail team will be able to advise you further on items that we are unable to accept. Manage Cookie Preferences