The SL Directory: Clothing Donation Collections

We Collect, We Donate offers a free next-day home collection service, between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week. It collects, sorts and distributes donations to partnered charities like Happy Baby and Hestia, supporting the homeless, vulnerable families, and survivors of domestic abuse and trafficking.

Visit WECOLLECTWEDONATE.CO.UK

iCollectClothes makes it simple to donate pre-loved clothing to a charity of your choice, including Heart UK, Leukaemia Care and Kidney Care. By booking a collection online, you prevent clothing from ending up in landfill and give your items a second life, all while making a meaningful impact.

Visit  ICOLLECTCLOTHES.CO.UK

In 2022, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) partnered with Collection 4 Clothes – a clothing recycling organisation that helps raise vital funds through public donations. Offering a free collection service, it encourages people to donate pre-loved clothing and accessories. Donated items are then sent to Eastern Europe and Africa for resale at affordable, local prices, while unsellable items are ethically recycled. 

Visit GOSH.ORG

Founded in 2017, Little Lives UK is dedicated to helping disabled or disadvantaged children. It provides support for families by sponsoring health equipment, offering holistic services for children’s hospices and funding children’s sports activities. The charity accepts almost all household items – from books and CDs to women's accessories and old electronics. The charity receives 100% of the donations, which are then passed on, sold or recycled. 

Visit LITTLELIVES.ORG.UK

From household linens to shoes and jewellery, Traid UK makes it easy to donate your pre-loved items thanks to its free collection service. Just book a slot online and a driver will call you ahead of the collection. Once you’ve donated your items, they will be sorted by Traid’s team of experts, categorised by season, then sold in one of Traid’s London stores. 

Visit TRAID.ORG.UK

Clearing out your wardrobe couldn’t be easier with Thrift Plus. Simply order one or more of its signature yellow bags and fill it with items that are in good, clean condition. Choose either a home collection, locker drop-off or another convenient option, then send it off with your pre-paid label. Once your items are processed, you can earn store credit or donate the total worth to charity. 

Visit THRIFT.PLUS

Aiming to support local communities, Redonate has partnered with a range of charities to raise money by collecting unwanted clothing. Simply use the website to schedule a home collection and have your items bagged and ready. Proceeds are donated to charities including Their Dream Factory, The Maypole Project and The Voice for Epilepsy. 

Visit REDONATE.UK

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