Did you know that our 27 charity shops help fund the care of 1 in 4 patients at The Myton Hospices?
Every bag of donations has the potential to make a real difference – helping us continue to provide specialist care and support for people and their families when they need it most. We are always incredibly grateful for the generosity of our supporters and our shops simply couldn’t operate without the kind donations we receive.
Recently, a BBC feature highlighted the growing challenges many charity shops face when it comes to donations. Some shops are being used as an alternative to landfill, receiving items that are stained, torn, damp and completely unusable.
Whilst we know most people donate with the best intentions, there’s an important distinction between items that are genuinely resalable and those that sadly cost charities money to dispose of.
At Myton, we continue to receive clothing donations, thanks to generous people like you. However, like many charities across the UK, we’ve seen a noticeable drop in the quality of many donations. This affects our ability to raise the vital funds we need and impacts our average selling price. It also increases our costs if we have to pay to dispose unsellable goods.
Whilst we support upcycling projects and work with textile recyclers to reduce waste, the value of these ‘rag’ items has dropped by around 70% since the Covid-19 pandemic. In some cases, we aren’t paid at all – the collectors are simply providing a removal service.
Despite these challenges, we know most donations come from a good place. That’s why we want to share what makes a truly helpful donation.
Before donating, please ask yourself:
- Would I buy this item in its current condition?
- Is it clean, complete and in good working order?
- Is it something I’d proudly give to a friend?
If you’re looking for an easy way to donate, then join us at one of our upcoming Donation Drive Thru events! Simply drive up and we’ll help unload… drive away and enjoy your day! All in less than five minutes, no parking fees; no hassle and assistance on hand, all whilst supporting your local hospice.
Upcoming Donation Drive Thru dates:
- Warwick Myton Hospice – Wednesday 13th August, 10am–1pm
- Coventry Myton Hospice – Saturday 6th September, 10am–1pm
Due to the popularity of these events, please book your free slot online below!
We also need furniture donations. You can take your donations of good-quality furniture to our Alcester Business Centre Shop, our Bedworth Furniture Shop, Rugby Central Shop, or our charity shop in Nuneaton.
Donations could include sofas, tables and chairs, wardrobes, side tables and drawers, as well as electricals and homewares. We advise contacting the shop beforehand to check their capacity to accept donations, you can find contact details on our website below.
Alternatively, we offer a free home collection service for larger furniture items. Further details and booking information can be found online below.
Ralph Beevers, Head of Retail and Trading at The Myton Hospices, said:
Our 27 shops are absolutely vital in helping us provide our services free of charge to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families in our community. We would love to be able to sell every item we receive to help fund our care – but sadly, this isn’t always possible. Increasing the quality of donations we receive will make such a difference. Thank you for your support
Together, we can keep our shops successful – and keep funding the care that makes such a difference to local people and their families.
Discover your nearest Myton shop online below and please donate your good quality items today.
Find your nearest Myton shop HERE!
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