St Peter & St James Hospice

8 shops across Mid Sussex and East Sussex (Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lindfield, Lewes and Uckfield) Website Their donation guidance verified 3 Sept 2026

As of 3 Sept 2026, St Peter & St James Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 56 of the 110 items in this directory: 47 they can't accept, 3 they may accept in some cases and 6 they accept.

Free collection for furniture and white goods (email collections@stpjhospice.org); other items can go to any shop or the Distribution Centre in Hurstpierpoint.

Baby & children

Can't accept

Car seats and booster seats source

Their wording

“Children's car seats”
Can't accept

Cots, carrycots and cot mattresses source

Their wording

“Cots, carry cots and play pens”
Can't accept

High chairs source

Their wording

“Highchairs”
Can't accept

Prams, pushchairs and buggies source

Their wording

“Prams”
Can't accept

Stair gates and bed guards source

Their wording

“Child or pet safety gates”
Can't accept

Used breast pumps, sterilisers and feeding equipment source

Their wording

“Changing mats, play mats and potties”
Can't accept

Used playpens source

Their wording

“Cots, carry cots and play pens”

Toys & games

Can't accept

Toys without a CE or UKCA mark source

Their wording

“Soft toys with no CE labels”

Furniture

Can't accept

Corded blinds source

Their wording

“Blinds”
Can't accept

Damaged, broken or incomplete furniture source

Their wording

“Damaged or faulty items”
Can't accept

Fitted or dismantled flat-pack furniture source

Their wording

“Flat pack furniture and kitchen units”
Can't accept

Glass furniture without safety markings source

Only glass TV stands are named specifically.

Their wording

“Glass TV stands”
Can't accept

Pianos and organs source

Their wording

“Pianos and organs”
Can't accept

Post-1950 upholstered furniture without a fire label source

Items made after 1988 must carry a fire label.

Their wording

“Antique or vintage items (items made after 1988 must carry a fire label)”
Accepted

Large or difficult-to-handle furniture source

Free collection is offered for furniture and large goods (email collections@stpjhospice.org); corner units, office furniture and flat-pack items are on the refused list.

Their wording

“Any of your pre-loved indoor or outdoor furniture”

Homeware & household

Can't accept

Carpet remnants and underlay source

Their wording

“Carpet”
Can't accept

Coat hangers source

Their wording

“Coat hangers”
Can't accept

Used, homemade or unlabelled candles source

Their wording

“Candles (used)”
Accepted

Homeware and kitchenware source

Their wording

“Homeware”

Electrical

Can't accept

Broken electrical items source

Their wording

“Damaged or faulty items”
Can't accept

Computers and data-storage devices source

Their wording

“PC towers and printers”
Can't accept

Electric blankets and heat pads source

Their wording

“Electric blankets”
Can't accept

Gas appliances source

Their wording

“Gas appliances”
Can't accept

Sunbeds and UV lamps source

Their wording

“Sunbeds and tanning equipment”
Can't accept

Used or hardwired ceiling and wall lights source

Their wording

“Light fittings and bulbs”
Can't accept

Used or unsealed personal-care electricals source

Foot spas and pedicure equipment are also on the list.

Their wording

“Electric shavers”
Can't accept

Used printers source

Their wording

“PC towers and printers”
Check first

Large appliances and white goods source

White goods are welcomed and can be collected free, but cookers and ovens are on the refused list.

Their wording

“We offer a free collection service for quality furniture or white goods that you would like to donate but can't get to us.”
Check first

Televisions and computer monitors source

Only smart TVs complete with their remotes are accepted.

Their wording

“Televisions (non-smart or with missing remotes)”
Accepted

Working small electrical items source

Their wording

“Electricals”

Safety equipment

Can't accept

Helmets and safety headgear source

Their wording

“Crash helmets”
Can't accept

Used life jackets and buoyancy aids source

Their wording

“Buoyancy aids, life jackets and inflatable toys”

Mobility & medical

Can't accept

Medicines and medicinal products source

Their wording

“Medication”
Can't accept

Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and mobility aids source

Zimmer frames and crutches are also on the list.

Their wording

“Hoists and toilet aids”

Health & beauty

Can't accept

Used or opened cosmetics and toiletries source

Their wording

“Used or opened cosmetics”

Sharps & weapons

Can't accept

Ammunition, flares and fireworks source

Their wording

“Fireworks”
Can't accept

Guns and other weapons, including replicas source

Their wording

“Weapons (knives, guns)”
Can't accept

Knives and bladed items source

Their wording

“Weapons (knives, guns)”

Hazardous materials

Can't accept

Paint, solvents and household chemicals source

Their wording

“Cleaning products”

Food & drink

Can't accept

Food source

Their wording

“Food and drink”
Can't accept

Non-alcoholic drinks source

Their wording

“Food and drink”

Media & books

Can't accept

Commercial DVDs with a BBFC age rating source

Their wording

“CDs/DVDs/VHS and racks”
Can't accept

VHS tapes source

Their wording

“Video or audio cassette tapes”
Check first

Music CDs and vinyl records source

Vinyl records are welcomed; CDs, DVDs and cassette tapes are on the refused list.

Their wording

“Records”
Accepted

Books source

Encyclopaedias are on the refused list.

Their wording

“Books”

Restricted materials

Can't accept

Counterfeit and pirated goods source

Their wording

“Fake and counterfeit items”
Can't accept

Ivory and items that may contain ivory source

Their wording

“Animal derived products (fur, ivory)”
Can't accept

Real fur and fur-trimmed items source

Their wording

“Animal derived products (fur, ivory)”
Can't accept

Tobacco, lighters and smoking accessories source

Their wording

“Cigarette lighters and refill canisters”

Bedding & textiles

Can't accept

Bed linen and sheets source

Used bedding is on the refused list.

Their wording

“Duvets, pillows and used bedding”
Can't accept

Duvets and pillows source

Their wording

“Duvets, pillows and used bedding”

Clothing & accessories

Can't accept

Used underwear source

All underwear is refused.

Their wording

“Underwear”
Accepted

Clothing in good condition source

Their wording

“Clothing and accessories”
Accepted

Jewellery and clothing accessories source

Their wording

“Clothing and accessories”

Sport & outdoor

Can't accept

Used inflatable beds, boats and water toys source

Their wording

“Buoyancy aids, life jackets and inflatable toys”

Pet supplies

Can't accept

Pet food, medicines and used pet bedding source

Pet blankets are named specifically.

Their wording

“Pet blankets”

Other things they mention

More rules from their donation guidance, in their own words — these don't have their own page on this site yet:

Can't accept Briefcases — “Briefcases”
Can't accept Corner units — “Corner units”
Can't accept Encyclopaedias — “Encyclopaedias”
Can't accept Hammocks — “Hammocks”
Can't accept Hostess trolleys — “Hostess trolleys”
Can't accept Inflatable beds — “Inflatable bed”
Can't accept Metal lockers — “Metal lockers”
Can't accept Office furniture — “Office furniture”
Can't accept Photo albums — “Photo albums”
Can't accept Plastic food containers — “Plastic food containers”
Can't accept Safety harnesses — “Safety harnesses”
Can't accept Tents and sleeping bags — “Tents and sleeping bags”