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Donating to us
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate my items?
You can donate at one of our dedicated Donation Centres or Donation Points;
Bodmin Donation Centre, Normandy Way – Mon – Sat from 9Am – 1.30PM.
St Austell Donation Centre, Daniels Lane (enter at rear gates on Stennack Road) – Mon – Sat 9AM – 3.30PM.
Bude Donation Centre (next door to our shop on Princes Street) – Weds and Thurs only 9AM – 1.30PM.
Hayle Donation Point (at the Hayle shop) – Mon – Sat from 10am, please note this Donation Point can only take smaller items and will remain open until it fills for the day.
Penryn Donation Point (at the Penryn Furniture Shop) – Tues – Sat from 10am, please note this Donation Point can take furniture items, bric a brac and entertainment but not clothing and will remain open until it fills for the day.
Truro Donation Point (at the new Truro Furniture Shop, Moresk Road) Mon – Sat from 10am and will remain open until it fills for the day.
Why can't I donate in my local shop?
We changed from being able to donate in store to dedicated donation sites in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure a safe process for all involved.
We found benefits operating this way;
- a safe and improved donor experience,
- increased Gift Aid sign-up’s
- reduced van mileage
- better movement of saleable stock rather than items destined for recycling
This means more of the money made by shopping with us goes to the care at our two hospices, Mount Edgcumbe and St Julia’s, so we will continue to work this way.
Do I have to book an appointment to donate?
You do not need to book an appointment to donate at any of our sites.
Bodmin Donation Centre closes at 1.30pm
St Austell Donation Centre closes at 3.30pm
Bude Donation Centre closes at 1.30pm
Our other sites operate on a first come basis and will close for the day once they are full. This differs day to day as some people bring a full load and some drop in a box or two. We highly recommend getting to these sites when they open for the day.
Truro Donation Point, Penryn Donation Point and Hayle Donation Point
What do I do if I don't drive?
We appreciate that some people do not drive and will be unable to reach our donation centres and points. We ask that you consider asking friends and or family – perhaps saving up donations with others for one drop off.
Do you collect donations?
Yes – we collect furniture items.
You can request a free furniture collection by emailing furniturecollections@cornwallhospice.co.uk. This service is for items that you can’t bring in yourself – sofas, wardrobes, dining room furniture etc. In your email please include your contact details and as much detail as possible about your items including photos. Please ensure items are in a saleable condition, and if upholstered have the correct fire safety labels attached
Do you accept CDs, DVDs or console games?
Yes.
Please check they are in working condition so that we are able to sell and avoid disposal costs.
We no longer accept VHS.
Can you accept books that aren't in good condition?
If they are still recognisable as books we can accept them. We can send them on to recycle and ask that customers could add a note that they are to be recycled when bringing in – this will save us time and money.
