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Donate your unwanted clothes. Donate clothes with our convenient home collection service.

If you have a busy schedule or a large quantity of clothes to donate and want to donate clothes to a charity, 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!

Anaphylaxis UK accepts a wide range of donated clothes 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 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

Arrange collection date

Book a collection

Charity Clothes and Book Donation with Anaphylaxis UK

Donate your unwanted clothes to Anaphylaxis UK, the best charity to donate clothes to, and contribute to a brighter future for people living with serious allergies. We accept a wide range of items, from clothes to small domestic appliances, and we make it easy for you to give clothes to charity near you.

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Charity Clothes Collection: How It Works

Unlike charity clothes shops near you, we don’t require you to drop off your donations. Instead, we offer a charity clothing pickup service. Our partner, iCollectClothes, will come to your home, workplace, school, or university to collect your donations. This service is designed to be convenient and hassle-free, saving you the time and effort of finding a clothing drop near you or a charity shop drop off near you.

Scheduling a Donation Pickup

If you have a busy schedule or a large quantity of clothes to donate, Anaphylaxis UK may offer a FREE pickup service. The collection service is provided by iCollectClothes 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!

  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 here 
  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.

Arrange collection date

Book a collection

How Donating Clothes Helps Anaphylaxis UK

When your donated items are collected, they are sold, and the funds from the sale go towards providing a brighter future for people living with serious allergies.

Items That Cannot Be Donated

While we accept a wide range of items, there are a few things we cannot accept. These include duvets and pillowcases.

Donating Clothes with Minor Flaws

We accept clothes that are clean and in wearable condition. If your clothes are torn or have minor flaws, please consider repairing them before donating.

Donating Small Domestic Appliances

We accept small domestic appliances that can be lifted by one person. Please ensure that they are in working condition before donating.

About iCollectClothes

iCollectClothes is our partner that provides the collection service on our behalf. They collect your donated items from your home, workplace, school, or university.

Donating Books, DVDs, CDs, and Vinyl Records

Yes, we accept books, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records. Please ensure that they are in good condition before donating.

Donating Kitchen Items

We accept kitchen items such as cutlery, plates, cups, and utensils. Please ensure that they are clean and in usable condition before donating.

Specific Requirements for Clothing Donations

While we accept a wide range of donated clothes items, we do have a few requirements. All items must be 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there any specific requirements for clothing donations?

    We accept clean and gently used clothing for men, women, and children. Please ensure that the clothing items are in good condition and ready to be worn by others.

  • Can I donate shoes along with clothing accessories?

    Yes, we gladly accept shoe donations, as well as clothing accessories such as belts, scarves, hats, and jewellery.

  • What should I keep in mind when donating linen, bedding, towels, or curtains?

    We appreciate donations of linen, bedding, towels, and curtains; however, we kindly request that you exclude duvets or pillowcases. These items are difficult to recycle or redistribute due to hygiene considerations.

  • Can I donate soft and plastic toys?

    Certainly! We welcome donations of soft toys and plastic toys in good condition.

  • Are kitchen items such as cutlery, plates, cups, and utensils accepted for donation?

    Absolutely! We encourage donations of cutlery, plates, cups, and kitchen utensils.

  • Can I donate books, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records?

    Yes, we accept donations of books, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records.

  • Can I donate small domestic appliances?

    We accept small domestic appliances that can be lifted by one person. These appliances should be in working condition and safe to use.

  • What about electronics?

    We appreciate donations of electronics; however, please ensure that the electronics are in working condition, have all necessary components, and meet safety standards. Your donations can provide valuable technological resources to those who may not have them otherwise.

  • Do I need to pay for the collection service?

    No, the iCollectClothes service is completely free. You can donate your items without any cost involved.

  • 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 donating clothes help Anaphylaxis UK?

    For every tonne of donated items collected through iCollectClothes, Anaphylaxis UK receives £200.

  • 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.

  • Can I donate clothes that are torn or have minor flaws?

    While we appreciate your generosity, we prefer to receive clothes that are in good condition and can be worn by others. It’s best to donate items that are free from significant damage or stains, as this ensures that they can be used again.

  • How do I contact iCollect?

    info@icollectclothes.co.uk or telephone 0344 879 4417. 

  • Something went wrong!

    iCollectClothes does its best to accommodate your clothes pick up request for your chosen day and time but 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.