Condition
Clean and generally good condition — something you'd be happy to hand to a friend. No sharp edges, hazardous loose parts, or obvious damage.
Give toys a second life
Donate toys
Got toys your children have outgrown? Donating helps keep good toys in use for longer, supports affordable play for local families, and reduces waste.
What toys can we accept?
In principle, any toy is welcome, as long as it's in reasonable condition and safe to re-use. When toys come in, we'll usually route them into one of three places:
- Stay & Play sessions — enjoyed by families every week
- Toy Library inventory — available for members to borrow
- Fundraising auctions and sales — supporting the charity's work
Please check before donating
A quick check at home makes a huge difference to our volunteers and helps donations get used sooner.
Completeness
Include key parts (puzzle pieces, main accessories). If you have the instructions, pop them in too — helpful, but not essential.
Battery toys
Please make sure battery compartments are secure and working safely — especially on older toys.
Age suitability
If the toy has age guidance on the box or toy itself, it helps us place it in the right category.
How to donate
A bag or two is absolutely fine — thank you!
1
Bag up
Clean, safe and in reasonable condition.
2
Choose a drop-off
Any of our locations — Strutts in Belper is preferred for bigger donations.
3
Bring them in
During opening times — see below.
4
We do the rest
Everything is sorted and safety-checked before re-use.
Preferred drop-off point
Strutts Community Centre, Belper DE56 1UU — especially if you're bringing more than a couple of bags.
Opening hours: Wednesdays 10am–12pm · Fridays 9:30–11am · Saturdays 9–11:30am