Donate items

Donating items

We welcome the following good quality second-hand items:

• Phones, laptops and tablets: Our tech lab is run by Centre Members who refurbish and distribute items to help people learn English, complete school and college work, and stay in touch with loved ones. We can only accept phones and devices released after 2017, such as the iPhone X (10) or newer, because of factors like iOS updates and battery life.
• Bicycles: We refurbish donated bikes and loan them to adults and children. We also offer help learning to ride, provide locks, lights and helmets, bike maintenance classes and group bike rides. We are not currently accepting children’s bikes as most will sadly end up in long-term storage. However, Capital of Cycling and On Trak – based in Bradford – accept donations.
• Clothes and shoes. We always need adult shoes, trainers, and football boots as well as clothing. Please contact us before dropping off clothing as our storage space is limited. You can refer to the list below for our current clothing needs, as they vary by season.

We would also really appreciate the following items in new, excellent or very good condition: 

• Women’s summer shoes
• Men’s running shoes
• Adult walking shoes
• Men’s jeans and trousers
• Men’s t-shirts and shirts
• Men’s sportswear
• Men’s football boots:
  size 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
• Backpacks and suitcases
• Brand new toiletries
• Tablets, phones, laptops, and accessories
  We need your empty shampoo bottles for our free shop refills!

We kindly ask that you do not donate toys, books, art supplies, bedding or unrequested tech items, as we’re currently short on storage space! Our friends at Project Colt may be able to accept these items instead.

To donate any of the above goods please contact Arsalan to arrange delivery or drop off at our centre from Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm.

If you shop via our verified eBay page, proceeds will go directly to our centre. 

Also, you can help by selling various items on behalf of our centre, just contact Paul for more details.

Thank you. Your generosity helps us directly support people in need.