Where to Donate Clothes in Bournemouth
Information verified January 2025
Donating Clothes in Bournemouth
Bournemouth has dozens of charity shops and textile banks for clothing donations.
Charity Shops
- Oxfam — Old Christchurch Road. Accepts good-quality clothing, shoes, and accessories.
- British Red Cross — Westbourne. Clothing and accessories.
- Cancer Research UK — Commercial Road. Clothing, shoes, bags.
- Barnardo's — Charminster Road. Family clothing and children's wear.
- Scope — Winton. Clothing and homeware.
Textile Banks
Textile banks at most Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda stores in Bournemouth accept bagged clothing, shoes, and textiles — even worn or damaged items that can't be resold.
Large Quantities?
If you're clearing a wardrobe or whole house, bagging up clothes for charity shops can be time-consuming. TipRun can take bags of clothing as part of a rubbish removal from £40.
Clearing out a whole wardrobe?
TipRun takes bags of clothing with any rubbish removal. From £40.
Frequently asked questions
Where are textile banks in Bournemouth?
Most large supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda) have textile banks in their car parks. They accept bagged clothing, shoes, and textiles.
Can I donate damaged clothes?
Yes — textile banks accept worn and damaged clothing for recycling. Charity shops only want items in sellable condition.