Rescue Through Recycling

Have something useful to pass on?

Functional items only, considered with care.

We’re always happy to consider a donation, but items need to be suitable, safe, usable and within our current capacity.

Good things to offer

  • Baby equipment, such as changing mats, bassinets and bottle warmers
  • Ornaments and household finds
  • Small appliances
  • Art materials
  • Other useful, functional items by consideration

Not at the moment

  • Clothing. Coming soon, but not currently accepted.
  • Duvets and pillows.
  • Drinking glasses. Mugs are fine.
  • Broken or unsafe items. These can’t be accepted.

How to offer an item

Please get in touch before bringing anything, so we can check it’s something we can use right now.

  1. 1

    Send us a note saying what the item is and what condition it’s in.

  2. 2

    We’ll reply to say whether we can take it and arrange the next step with you.

  3. 3

    Donated items are sorted and assessed. Items in good condition are given directly to residents in need, or sold to fund our extra services.

  4. 4

    Revenue funds emergency care packages for people facing homelessness or crisis.

Donate time or experience.

Not everything useful is an object. If you have a few hours to spare, or professional experience you’d like to put to good use, there’s a place for it in the rescue network.

Sorting, collecting, listing, fixing, packing, connecting and storytelling all need willing hands, and we’re glad to hear from people with skills we haven’t thought of yet.

See the volunteer roles Tell us what you can offer

Considering a financial donation?

Thank you. Financial support helps fund care packages and practical support for people and families facing crisis.

We’re still setting up the simplest way to give, so for now please get in touch and we’ll explain how to donate and how your gift will be used.

Ask about donating

Nothing goes to waste.

Every item passed on has the potential to change a life in its own way.

Tell us about your item