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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

Some of our shops have been temporarily closed to support the UK-wide effort to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect our staff, volunteers, and supporters.

An up-to-date list of the shops that are still open can be found here.

Protective measures that Save the Children have put in place include placing donations and returns in isolation for 48 hours, installing till guards at till points and supplying hand sanitiser for staff, volunteers and supporters. Signage has been created to help manage social distancing and contactless payment will be preferred where possible too (click here for our full health and safety statement).

The approach to accepting donations will be different for each shop, depending on storage facilities so please call ahead when you’re ready to donate to check the best time for your local store.

Your preloved items will be hugely appreciated once we're back up and running around the UK, so please do hold onto anything you wish to donate until then or order a donation bag from us here

In the meantime our online shop is still open

Our community charity shops across the UK help children survive and thrive - find your nearest with our map tool:

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Our business is built on acts of kindness. By giving to us, you can be sure the proceeds of your donation will contribute towards saving children's lives. If you are an individual making a donation, you can drop it off at our stores (see stores for opening times).

You can be sure your donation will be treated respectfully, merchandised carefully and priced sensibly.

Does the quality matter?

We'd be delighted to receive your donation, especially quality fashion and homeware. We're unable to accept electrical goods (except in selected stores - please check first), large items of furniture, used cosmetics, underwear, food or alcohol.

Do you collect items?

Sadly, no. We are generally unable to offer this service. If you have a high value item, please contact your local shop manager.

Can I volunteer in a shop?

Of course. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can help us stand out from the competition. It’s a great way to meet people and learn new skills. And you'll be helping children not just survive, but thrive, and go on to change the world. Please contact your local shop directly or email us at volunteersupport@savethechildren.org.uk. You can also call us on 020 7012 6997.

Can I Gift Aid my donations?

Yes! Retail Gift Aid allows charity shops to claim Gift Aid on the proceeds of sales made on behalf of donors who are UK taxpayers. The process takes the following format:

A taxpayer donates items to our shop, agrees to the scheme, completes a Gift Aid declaration form and receives a unique identification reference number.

We contact the donor to inform them that the items have sold and how much for.

The donor then has the option to take the money (minus commission fee + VAT), or to turn it into a cash donation to Save the Children with Gift Aid added.

Please read our Retail Gift Aid terms and conditions for more information.