Items we can't sell
There are some things we won't be able to
sell for safety or legal reasons. If you're not sure about the
items you're donating, please check our list below or ask your
local BHF Shop.
Furniture and Housewares
- Upholstered furniture without a fire label including all items
donated as sets
- Candles without instructions
Electrical Items
- Electric blankets
- Electric showers
- Sunbeds and tanning equipment
- Waste disposal units
- Power tools without instructions
- Refrigeration - selected Beko models
Heating and Cooking
- Gas appliances (mains or bottled goods)
- Gas cookers
- Oil filled radiators (not supplied with a thermostat)
- Oil heaters (mobile)
- Storage heaters (hardwired)
- Oil and Gas Agas
Sports and Safety Equipment
- Bicycles
- Buoyancy aids, lifejackets, inflatable dingies
- Safety helmets, riding hats, crash helmets
- Cycle helmets
- Safety harnesses of any sort
- Fire fighting equipment
Children's Equipment
- Children's car seats
- Prams, pushchairs and buggies
- Highchairs
- Cots, carry cots, playpens
- Toys without a CE mark
Software and Hardware
- Home recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes
- Home recorded computer games and software on recordable CDs and
DVDs
- Computer hard drives, laptops and notepads
Weapons
- Knives
- Swords, sword stocks, crossbows
- Guns and ammunition (including replica guns, unless obviously
toys)
Miscellaneous
- Personal appliances, such as shavers, foot spas etc (unless in
mint condition, sealed box)
- Medication including vitamins
- Perishable goods, food and drink
- Prescription spectacles
- Cleaning agents, solvents and adhesives
- Items made from ivory