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THRIFT DONATIONS: Your Contribution Matters

At Moray Reach Out, your generosity means the world to us. By donating items to our charity shop, you’re not only clearing out space in your home – you’re helping to create meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities right here in our community. Your contributions help us provide valuable training, build confidence, and empower individuals every single day.

Before you donate, please take a moment to browse the tabs below to see what to consider, what we accept, and what we’re unfortunately unable to take.

We’re truly grateful for your support and understanding. Every item donated helps us continue our mission, thank you for being part of something that’s making a real difference. 💚

Before You Donate: Quality and Cleanliness Guidelines

At Moray Reach Out’s Thrift Shop, we deeply appreciate your generosity and support. To ensure that your donations have the most significant impact and can be processed efficiently, we kindly ask you to consider the following guidelines:

1. Clean Items Before Donating: We encourage you to prepare your donations by ensuring they are clean and in good condition. This extra step not only helps us process items more quickly but also ensures that the items are ready for their next owner.

  • Clothing and Textiles: Whenever possible, please run clothing and textiles through the washing machine before donating.

  • Solid Surfaces: For homeware and other solid-surface items, a quick wipe-down can remove dust and grime, making them more appealing and usable for the next recipient.

2. Quality Matters: While we appreciate all donations, we also aim to provide high-quality items to our customers. We kindly request that you consider the quality of the items you’re donating. Ask yourself: “Would someone be willing to pay for this?”

  • Clothing: Ensure that clothing is free of stains, holes, and excessive wear.

  • Homeware and Accessories: Check for functional and cosmetic condition. Items in good working order and with minimal signs of use will find a new home more easily.

  • Toys and Books: For toys and books, please ensure they are complete, free of excessive damage, and in a condition that a child or reader would find enjoyable.

By adhering to these guidelines, you help us maintain the quality of our offerings, making the Thrift Shop a valuable resource for our community. 

Thank you for your commitment to our mission and for being a part of the Moray Reach Out community.

We’re thrilled to accept a wide range of items that can find a second life in our shop.

Here’s a list of what we warmly welcome:

 

      • Clothing: Your gently used attire can make a real difference.
      • Shoes and bags: Let your footwear and accessories find new admirers.
      • Accessories and jewellery: Whether it’s gold, silver, or costume, these pieces shine in our collection.
      • Books: Share the gift of knowledge through your literary donations.
      • CDs and DVDs: Bring your music and movie collections to enrich our selection (home-recorded items excluded).
      • Homeware: From charming ornaments to China, kitchenware, and photo frames, your home goods can make someone else’s house feel cosier.
      • Cushions: Adding comfort and style to our collection.
      • Furniture covers: Without fire safety labels.
      • Furniture: Items like bedside tables, dining chairs, small tables, stools, and accent chairs.
      • Children’s toys and games: Keep the fun going with your donations.
      • Child Safety: Car seats, prams, pushchairs, buggies, cots, high chairs, and both CE-labelled and non-CE-labelled soft toys.
      • Electrical Items: Lamps, TVs, DVD Players, Record Players, and gadgets like laptops, phones, and tablets.

While we cherish your generosity, there are certain items we, unfortunately, cannot accept.

We’ve listed them below to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved:

 

      • Kitchenware: Including heating and cooking equipment that uses gas or oil.
      • Cutlery: Knives and scissors.
      • Refrigerators: For safety and logistical reasons.
      • Safety Equipment: Safety helmets, harnesses, cycle helmets, life jackets, and buoyancy aids.
      • Children’s Items: Inflatable water toys, cot mattresses.
      • Soft Furnishings: Used pillows and duvets.
      • Furniture: Sofas, beds, dining tables, wardrobes.
      • Electrical Items: Electric blankets, power tools without instructions.
      • Hygiene Products: Unless they are unused and in their original packaging.
      • Large White Goods: Due to space limitations.
      • Other: Weapons, oil lamps, prescription glasses, items made from ivory, petrol or diesel-fuelled garden equipment, and personal items such as shavers (unless unused and in a sealed box).