Donate Items

We kindly ask that all donated items are clean and in good condition. Our free shop is built on the values of choice and dignity for those we support. For this reason, we may not accept certain items, such as second-hand underwear or anything unsuitable for reuse. Thank you!

Location

St Barts Parish Hall, Sommerville Road, St Andrews, Bristol, BS6 5BX

Donation Drop-Off Times

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9am–5pm

  • Wednesday, Thursday: 8am–6pm

❤️ Donation drop-offs resume from 15th September.

Contact

Phone: 0117 336 8441 \ Email: freeshop@aidboxcommunity.co.uk

Please do not leave donations outside!

Please do not leave any donations outside if we are closed.You can arrange a local collection by emailing us! Donations left outside often get rummaged or damaged by the weather.

 

Disclaimer: From time to time we might have to stop taking donations for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time. This is due to a lack of storage and workforce. We will keep website/socials updated. Apologies for any inconvenience!

What we need!

We will continue to update this list.

  • Men’s sports wear, shorts, & joggers (small & medium)

  • Men and women’s clothes and coats

  • Suitcases

  • New, unopened toiletries especially shampoo, razors and shaving gel

  • Men’s and Women’s trainers (in good condition)

  • Adults and children’s backpacks

  • New underwear - adults and children

  • Rugs

  • Saucepans

  • Electrical items such as toasters, kettles, hoovers etc.

  • Crockery

  • Kitchen utensils

  • Dry & canned food: cooking oil, coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits, rice, tinned fruit, tuna, etc

  • Notebooks

  • Umbrellas

  • Baby prams, double and single

Donation Collections

Due to limited volunteer drivers and storage space, we kindly ask that all donation collection requests be reviewed in advance.

Notice: We can only arrange collections within a few mile radius!

If you would like to request a collection, please email us with the following details:

  • Your postcode

  • A clear photo of the items you wish to donate

This helps us ensure we can accept and make good use of your generous donation. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Donating Procedure

We are grateful for all donations; however, please bear in mind a lot of time and resource goes into sorting donations.

You can really help us by:

  • Donating the items we need.

  • Donating responsibly and respectfully, we only accept good quality items with no damage (please check items for stains, rips, etc., and ensure zips are working).

  • Washing & folding your items.

  • Placing similar items together.

  • Labelling (if donating clothes, please label with size & gender).