Our policy on donated items

All items must reach a safety minimum in order to be deemed acceptable to be given away to local charities via A Good Thing.

Items that can never be listed:

  • Petrol-or diesel-fuelled DIY and garden tools

  • Flammable items such as fireworks, barbeque lighting tools, fireworks or fuel

  • Weapons (including realistic toy weapons)

  • Medication

  • Any form of smoking/vaping/drug paraphernalia, apparatus or accessory

  • Poisons

  • Pornographic or adult material and accessories

  • Any items made from ivory or items made from endangered species

  • Counterfeit (fake or imitation) products

  • Live animals

 

An item may not be listed if it:

  • has chipped, cracked or broken glass

  • has obvious stains, rips or marks

  • is mouldy

 

If an item has missing parts or is not working correctly, this must be made clear in the description.

 

If an upholstered item does not have a fire safety label attached, this must be made clear in the description.

 

If you are unsure about the condition of your item or whether it can be donated via the A Good Thing platform, please contact [email protected].