From British Heart Foundation
BHF donations: shops, free post and what they accept
British Heart Foundation shops take clothes, shoes, books, toys, music and technology. Every shop has a drop off point, and you can post smaller things for free.
- BHF shops and Collect+ points
- Free
Key facts
- Free post takes parcels up to 10kg and 60cm x 50cm x 50cm. Print the label at home or at a Collect+ store.
- A post label lasts 28 days from when you ask for it.
- The BHF asks for tech, designer clothing, jewellery, records, vintage toys, cameras and ornaments by post.
- Gift Aid makes your donation worth 25% more, at no cost to you.
- The BHF store finder also lists its clothing banks.
- For furniture and electricals, the BHF collects from your home for free.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Based on British Heart Foundation's own pages.
Accepted items
- Clothes and shoes
- Books
- Toys and games
- Music and films
- Phones, laptops and cameras
- Jewellery and homeware
Restrictions
- Car seats, cots, prams and pushchairs cannot be taken.
- Children's clothes with drawstring hoods cannot be taken.
- Nightwear without a flammability warning label cannot be taken.
- Gas bottles and petrol powered items cannot be taken.
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