Do you sometimes hover over your bin wondering if there are local charities who could benefit from items that you normally throw away? On this page we list local charities who collect all sorts of “stuff” that you might normally throw away. If you know a local charity that collects something that might otherwise end up in landfill, please drop us a note and we will add it to our list.

FEWI collects:

  • Good quality crafting items, yarn and fabric for our Stash Buster sales
  • Jewellery (including costume and damaged)
  • Watches
  • Banknotes and coins (any age or currency)
  • Mobile phones/tablets
  • Cameras
  • Electronic gadgets, satnavs, etc
  • Stamps (used and unused)

01245 382233 admin@essexwi.org.uk

Thurrock Play Network – The Pyramid Resource Centre collects

  • Handicraft materials, paints, toys and more

01375 387738 info@thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk

Do you know of more? Email admin@essexwi.org.uk and we will add them to the list.