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👕 Where to Donate Clothes in Leeds

Got clothes you no longer wear? Instead of throwing them away, donating can help those in need, support local charities, and promote sustainability. Whether you have everyday clothing, baby essentials, or high-quality items, there are plenty of places in Leeds that will gladly accept your donations.

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🏥 Charity Shops and Organisations

Many local charities rely on clothing donations to fund their work. These organisations accept second-hand clothes, shoes, and accessories in good condition.

🛍️ British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation funds life-saving heart research. Their charity shops across Leeds accept donations of clothing, books, and household items.

📍 Locate a shop: British Heart Foundation Shops

🏥 Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity supports NHS hospitals across the city. Their clothing donation banks are placed around Leeds for easy drop-off.

📍 Find your nearest donation point: Leeds Hospitals Charity Clothing Banks

🌱 Oxfam

Oxfam runs both standard charity shops and specialist Oxfam Fashion stores, which focus on second-hand and vintage clothing.

📍 Find your nearest shop: Oxfam Shops

👔 Smart Works Leeds

Smart Works provides high-quality business attire for women who are seeking employment. They accept professional clothing donations to help women dress confidently for job interviews.

📍 Learn more: Smart Works Leeds

🏠 St. Gemma’s Hospice Shops

St. Gemma’s Hospice, which provides specialist care for those with life-limiting illnesses, accepts donations of clothes, accessories, and homeware at their charity shops across Leeds.

📍 Drop-off locations: St. Gemma’s Hospice Donation Info

💙 Sue Ryder Charity Shops

Sue Ryder provides palliative care and support for those with life-limiting conditions. Their shops accept clothing, shoes, and accessories to raise funds for their services.

📍 Find a shop near you: Sue Ryder Shops

👶 Donating Baby and Children's Clothes

If you have baby clothes, equipment, or maternity wear to donate, these organisations help families in need.

🍼 Leeds Baby Bank

Leeds Baby Bank provides essential clothing, nappies, and baby equipment to families struggling financially. They accept gently used baby clothes as well as prams, cots, and toys.

📍 How to donate: Leeds Baby Bank Donations

♻️ Sustainable and Recycling Initiatives

If your clothes aren’t in good enough condition for resale or donation, these organisations ensure textiles are recycled or repurposed instead of ending up in landfills.

🏙️ Leeds City Council Recycling Centres

The council provides textile recycling points for old or damaged clothes, shoes, and fabrics.

📍 Find your nearest centre: Leeds City Council Recycling

🌍 Zero Waste Leeds

Zero Waste Leeds promotes sustainable ways to donate, upcycle, or recycle unwanted clothes. They provide a helpful guide on where to donate, swap, or repair clothing.

📍 Learn more: Zero Waste Leeds Clothing Guide

🏬 Other Ways to Donate

  • Supermarket clothing banks – Many supermarkets (Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco) have donation bins.
  • Homeless shelters & community hubs – Some organisations accept warm clothes, coats, and shoes for people in need.
  • Online donation platforms – Websites like Freecycle, Olio, or Facebook Marketplace let you give away clothes directly to those who need them.

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