Check quality
Wash, wipe, test, and make sure everything is complete before donating.
Community Hope Hub initiative
Free Pre-loved Market
Good-quality baby and toddler essentials passed on freely, safely, and with dignity.
Get support
No referral needed.
The Free Pre-loved Market is open to parents, carers, and families in need of baby and toddler essentials, from newborn stage through the toddler years.
Email info@communityhopehub.com or message @communityhopehub with what you need. We will help where suitable stock is available.
Donate pre-loved items
Give items a second life and help another family.
Please only bring items that are clean, complete, safe, and in good condition. A simple test is: would you feel happy giving this to someone you care about?
Sort and label
Group clothing by size and label bags clearly so items can be passed on quickly.
Use the guidance
Some items cannot be accepted for safety, hygiene, or storage reasons.
Donation guidance
What we can accept
Stock needs may change, but these are the kinds of donations most useful for babies, toddlers, and families.
Baby essentials
Nappies, wipes, Moses baskets, baby bedding, baby towels, bouncer chairs, highchairs, baby baths, changing mats, and changing bags.
Clothing and footwear
Clean, good-quality baby and toddler clothes, coats, shoes, hats, bibs, muslins, and blankets.
Toys and books
Clean toys, sensory items, soft toys, board books, puzzles, and games with all parts included.
New toiletries
Unopened shampoo, body wash, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, nappy cream, maternity pads, and period products.
Buggies and bigger items
Clean buggies, pushchairs, cot beds, cots, and larger essentials that are complete, safe, and ready to use.
Feeding items
New bottles and teats, sippy cups, weaning plates, cutlery, and unopened formula that is well within its use-by date.
Safety and storage
What we cannot accept
These items are restricted because of safety guidance, hygiene, condition, or limited storage.
Car seats
Bike helmets
Travel cots
Used mattresses
Adult clothing
Adult bedding
Stained or damaged clothes
Electrical items
Cot bumpers
Sleep pods
Nappy bins
Reusable nappies
Large toys
Broken toys
Baby walkers
Jumperoos
Bumbos
Used bottles, teats, or dummies
Please do not leave donations outside when the hub is closed, as wet or damaged items cannot be passed on.
Questions
Unsure whether to bring something?
Send us a quick message before you travel. Thoughtful donations help families receive items that feel cared for and ready to use.