Shop donations
We welcome your donations of baby, child and maternity items in our shop.
Together, we can give preloved items a new lease of life. Lets make a difference and provide affordable options for families
Where can I donate?
Hemel Hempstead Parent and Baby Shop
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Our Mother & Baby Charity Shop is at Unit 3, 160 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1BA. Come and visit us and shop for good quality second hand clothes, equipment, toys and books for babies and children aged 0-8 years and for mums-to-be.
How to donate:
Our Hemel store accepts donations every day between 10 AM and 4 PM.
If you are bringing more than one or two small bags, we kindly request that you contact us in advance. We often reach capacity, and the volume we can accept varies daily due to health and safety considerations.
We have a back entrance for dropping off donations in vehicles. A member of staff will be able to advise you on how to find this when you phone.
Watford Baby Boutique
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Our Baby Boutique is on 62 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA. Come and visit us and shop for good quality second hand clothes, equipment, toys and books for babies and children aged 0-5 years.
☎ 01923 232179
How to donate:
Our Watford store accepts donations on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10 am and 4 pm.
Please note that our Watford store is unable to accept large items and large quantities due to storage limitations.
We request that you bring these donations to our Hemel Hempstead store instead.
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to phone us and ask.
Questions to ask before donating?
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Do they meet safety standards (e.g., soft toys with CE labels)?
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Are all parts included & complete?
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Would I give it to a friend?
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Have they been washed?
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Are they stain-free, mold-free & without rips?
To find out more about what items we accept for donations, please find our donation guidlines here.
Disposing of unsuitable items costs Alternatives time and money. Please be mindful when donating.
Our Gift Aid makes a big difference
We have raised so far this year…
£2,500
If you Gift Aid your item, you boost the value by 25%
When donating, please consider signing up to be a Gift Aider. It costs you nothing, but we can claim an extra 25% on the sales of your items. For every pound, that’s 25p extra!
Your donations make a big impact
Organisation and community donations
However big or small your business, there are lots of different ways you can support us. One of those is donations.
To help us provide comfort and support to local families, we welcome donations of items to our baby basket service. At Alternatives, we believe all babies deserve the best start in life, which is why we offer our Baby Baskets service. New mums in need can request a fully stocked Moses basket, completely free of charge. Find out what items we need here.
If your organisation or community can help provide stock for this service or pass on your own unused stock, please contact us at info@alternativeswatford.co.uk
