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Donate items to our shops

Donate pre-loved items through our stores and online marketplaces to help raise funds for world-class cancer research.


How to donate your pre-loved items

We have almost 600 shops and superstores across the UK all needing stock. Find out how to drop off items at your nearest Cancer Research UK shop, or arrange a home, business or corporate partner collection.

Our shops and superstores are always in need of good quality donations:

  • Clothing & Footwear

  • Jewellery & Accessories​

  • Homeware & Kitchenware​

  • Antiques & Collectables​

  • Furniture & Electricals (in select shops and superstores)

Arrange a home collection

We can collect from you if you're donating 25 or more bags and live within a 20-mile radius of any of our shops and Superstores.

We accept bags which are of standard 'bag for life' size (450x380x180mm) or larger than this (no heavier than 7kg). You can also donate your items in boxes if you prefer.

Please ensure all donated items are securely tied up in bags, or protected in boxes or other appropriate packaging, ready for the driver to collect before submitting a collection request

Book a home collection

Arrange a furniture collection

Some of our superstores take good-quality furniture donations. You can call or visit your local superstore who can take a booking over the phone or in person. Or you can book online if it's easier.

Book a furniture collection

Items we can’t accept

While we appreciate all donations, there are some we cannot sell and we have to pay for their disposal.

Read a list of items we can’t accept

Corporate donations

Donate your end-of-line or unsold stock and samples to us as a cost-effective way to clear storage space. Or you can set up a donation station in your office.

Learn about corporate donations

Set up a Donation Station

A Donation Station is a drop-off point where people can bring their quality pre-loved items to donate. You can then take your donation bags to your nearest shop, during opening hours. This saves us money on collection costs.

How to set up a Donation Station

Retail Gift Aid

At no extra cost to you we can claim Gift Aid on the items you donate to our shops. That’s an extra 25p for every £1 sold towards funding our vital research.

Learn more about Gift Aid

Shop our marketplaces

Discover pre-loved finds on our online marketplaces, including eBay and ASOS Marketplace.

See all our marketplaces

High-Value items

If you have high-value items you wish to donate, please get in touch via the email link below.

We will need to know the below details to make initial enquiries so please include these when you contact us:

  • Contact name

  • Full address

  • Telephone number

  • Description of items (brand, model, condition etc.)

  • Estimated value and photos (if possible)

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In 2022, with your help, we raised over £117 million from our shops.