‘I Manage a Charity Shop – Please Stop Donating Sex Toys and Used Underwear’
Sunday, July 12, 2026
charity
donations
charityshop
inappropriate
flytipping
waste
fundraising
volunteers
community
recycling
Running a charity shop comes with its fair share of challenges, but one issue staff frequently grapple with is the inappropriate nature of some donations. While the generosity of the public is vital to supporting charitable causes, certain items, such as sex toys and used underwear, are regularly dropped off and are simply unacceptable.
Charity shops rely on donations to fund their valuable work, yet dealing with these unsuitable contributions wastes time, resources, and can potentially create health hazards.