Donating Books

By donating your beloved books to Anaphylaxis UK, not only will you declutter your shelves, but you’ll also be making a valuable contribution to a worthy cause.

Anaphylaxis UK welcomes a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, educational materials, and children’s books. If you have a large number of books Anaphylaxis UK offer a FREE pickup service.

Not just books!

Anaphylaxis UK welcomes donations of a wide range of clothing items, provided they are clean and in wearable condition. Used clothes, including tops, bottoms and outerwear, are welcome contributions. Don’t forget to include shoes, belts, scarves, and handbags that are still in good shape.

We also accept a wide range of other items for donation, including:

  • Clothes (women’s, men’s, children’s)
  • Shoes and clothing accessories
  • Linen, bedding, towels, or curtains (Please no duvets or pillowcases)
  • Soft and plastic toys
  • Cutlery, plates, cups, kitchen utensils
  • Books, DVDs, CDs, Vinyl records
  • Small domestic appliances that can be lifted by one person
  • Electronics

FREE Pickup Service

If you have a busy schedule or a large quantity of clothes to donate, Anaphylaxis UK offers a FREE pickup service. The collection service is provided by iCollectClothes on our behalf and is designed to be convenient and hassle-free. They can collect your donated items from either your home, workplace, school or university saving you time and effort!

Convenience at Your Doorstep

  1. Put your clothes and other items in any boxes or bags (you don’t need any special box or bag).
  2. Book your charity collection
  3. You will be contacted over the phone or by email to confirm your booking 
  4. Once collected, funds from the sale of your unwanted goods will go towards providing a brighter future for people living with serious allergies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Can I donate books that are not related to allergies?

    Absolutely! Anaphylaxis UK welcomes a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, educational materials, and children’s books.

  • What items can I donate?

    We accept a wide range of items for donation, including:

    – Clothes (women’s, men’s, children’s)

    – Shoes and clothing accessories

    – Linen, bedding, towels, or curtains (Please no duvets or pillowcases)

    – Soft and plastic toys

    – Cutlery, plates, cups, kitchen utensils

    – Books, DVDs, CDs, Vinyl records

    – Small domestic appliances that can be lifted by one person

    – Electronics

  • What is iCollectClothes?

    iCollectClothes is a free clothes recycling collection service that helps raise funds for Anaphylaxis UK. It allows you to donate your unwanted items while supporting a worthy cause.

  • How does the collection service work?

    The collection service provided by iCollectClothes is designed to be convenient and hassle-free. They can collect your donated items from either your home or workplace, saving you time and effort.

  • How does the donating help Anaphylaxis UK?

    For every tonne of donated items collected through iCollectClothes, Anaphylaxis UK receives £200. These funds are crucial in supporting their initiatives and programs.

  • Is there anything that cannot be donated?

    We kindly request that you don’t include duvets or pillowcases, as well as large appliances or items that cannot be lifted by one person. Additionally, items that are heavily damaged, soiled, or unsafe for use should not be donated.

  • How do I contact iCollect?

    If you have any queries please contact iCollectClothes direct on info@icollectclothes.co.uk or telephone on 0344 879 4417. 

  • Something went wrong!

    iCollectClothes does its best to accommodate your clothes pick up request for your chosen day and time, If you have any queries please contact iCollectClothes direct on info@icollectclothes.co.uk or telephone on 0344 879 4417. 

  • Does the service pick up everywhere in the UK?

    We’re rolling the service out but currently  we can only pick up in London and the home counties, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Huddersfield and Halifax regions.