Donate your unwanted Christmas presents!

Donate Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts to White Lodge

Thank you for thinking of White Lodge and helping us turn unwanted Christmas gifts into vital support for children, young people, and adults with disabilities.

To help us make the most of your generous donation, please take a look at what we can and can’t accept.

What we can accept

We gratefully accept good-quality, UNUSED/UNOPENED, clean items, including:

• Clothing, shoes, bags, scarves, and accessories

• Jewellery

• New, unopened perfumes, toiletries and makeup

• Books of all kinds

• Music & media – Blu-rays and vinyl

• Musical instruments

• Homeware – china, kitchenware, ornaments

• Artwork and collectables

• Electrical items (mains or battery powered – please remove batteries)

• Soft furnishings – rugs, cushions, blankets

• NEW toys and games for all ages

• Alcohol and confectionary (unopened and in date)

Please ensure all items are in good, usable condition.

What we are unable to accept

Unfortunately, we cannot take:

• Items that are broken, damaged, heavily worn, or stained

• Second-hand toys

• Used underwear or swimwear

• Soiled, torn, or incomplete toys and games

• Mattresses, pillows, duvets, curtains, bedding

• Expired items (cosmetics, toiletries, food)

• CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, or blank media

• Opened or unopened medication of any kind

• Hazardous materials (including chemicals and sharp objects)

Drop-off details

Donations can be dropped off at Pathways Reception:
Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm

Please note: we will stop accepting donations on Friday 30th January, 2026.

Any questions? Please contact rknipe@whitelodgecentre.co.uk

Thank you! Your donations make a real difference, and we truly appreciate your support of White Lodge.