Donate Items

Every item we pass on is given with love and care so that families feel they've received a gift.

Because many of the families we support have limited space, we focus on practical, essential items that make the biggest difference.

Before bringing your donations to us, please review the list of items we currently accept and our opening times.

If you’re unsure whether we can accept an item, please contact us before bringing it in.

Everything we accept must meet the Pelican Standard: clean, safe and in a condition you'd be happy to give to your fussiest, best friend.

What we can and can't accept

Latest wish list

What we need right now:

  • Beds from cots to single beds
  • Changing bags
  • Clothing (2 to 16 years)
  • High chairs
  • New toiletries (new and unopened)
  • Playmats
  • Prams/buggies
  • Rockers/bouncers
  • Towels for babies and children

We always accept

We will always say yes to:

  • Baby baths
  • Blankets and bedding (moses basket to double size)
  • New toiletries
  • New toys, games and puzzles for our Celebrations project
  • Potties & toddler training seats
  • Unbranded uniform items, pre-loved and new

Items we can't accept

We cannot re-gift:

  • Any mattresses (we always provide new)
  • Bath thermometers
  • Battery-operated toys
  • Bikes and helmets
  • Bumbos/baby booster seats
  • Bunk beds
  • Car seats
  • CDs or DVDs
  • Cot bumpers
  • Curtains
  • Door bouncers or ride-on toys
  • Large adult or maternity clothing
  • Large, bulky or outdoor toys
  • Nappy bins
  • Next-to-me cots
  • Nursery furniture
  • Pillows
  • Re-usable nappies/wipes
  • Rocking cribs
  • Sleepy heads and cot nests

Donation drop-off

We’re located near Hove Park, next to Goldstone Retail Park. You can park directly outside our doors to make donating easy. Please do not leave donations outside our building during closed hours.

Pelican Parcels
Unit 1-2 Manor Industrial Estate
Newtown Road
Hove BN3 7BA

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm
Last Saturday of every month, 10am to 12pm

Guidelines and safety standards

Select a category below to see what we can accept and the safety standards each item needs to meet.

We accept clothing from premature baby size up to small adult sizes for 16-year-olds.

Please ensure all items are:

  • Freshly laundered
  • In excellent condition
  • Free from stains, damage or heavy wear

If possible, please sort clothing by size and label bags clearly.

We are unable to pass on items with:

  • Personalised messages (e.g. Big sister, I love Mummy/Daddy)
  • Clothing items featuring sports team logos, countries or religious messages (e.g. Baby’s first Christmas)
  • Halloween costumes

We accept new or great condition pre-loved unbranded uniform for 4 to 11 year-olds.

We accept:

  • White or sky-blue polo shirts
  • Black or grey trousers and shorts
  • Black or grey skirts and pinafores
  • Blue or red gingham dresses
  • Burgundy, red or navy jumpers and cardigans
  • Navy PE shorts or jogging bottoms
  • White PE t-shirts
  • Grey or white socks
  • Grey or black winter tights

We do not accept:

  • Worn out clothing items and shoes
  • Uniform items for secondary school students

We welcome toys and books that are clean, complete and suitable for children. We also accept a range of items to support the baby's development.

We accept:

  • Books with no missing pages and no writing in them
  • Games and puzzles with all pieces
  • Comforters and small soft toys (with CE mark)
  • Sensory toys
  • Baby playmats and baby gyms that do not require batteries
  • Creative materials such as colouring supplies
  • Bouncy chairs with 3-point harness and toy bar if required

We do not accept:

  • Battery-operated toys
  • Large toys or ride-on items
  • Imitation gun toys
  • Items with missing parts
  • Pregnancy books
  • Books for 16+
  • Play pens, foam tiles and play rugs
  • Plastic or wooden toddler tables and chairs
  • Bumbos, baby walkers and jumperoos
  • Rockers and swings
  • Electricals like night lights or baby monitors
  • Nursery decor and decoration

As many families have limited space, smaller items are especially helpful.

We accept a range of beds and cots, provided they are safe and complete.

We accept:

  • Moses baskets
  • Cots and travel cots
  • Toddler beds
  • Single beds

Please ensure all items:

  • Are clean and ready to use
  • Include all necessary parts
  • Meet current safety standards

Safety standards for moses baskets

  • No splits in the basket weave
  • Handle securely attached with no modifications

Safety standards for cots and beds

Has original British Safety Standard clearly labelled on the base or manual:

  • BS EN716-1: 2008
  • BS EN716-1: 2008 + A1: 2013
  • BS EN716-1: 2017
  • BS 716-1: 2017
  • Less than 10 years old
  • No missing parts, all original fittings with no modifications
  • No cracks or breaks in the wood frame or slats

Please remove mattresses — we always provide new ones to our families.

We accept a range of bedding sets suitable from birth to teenage years.

We accept:

  • Flat or fitted sheets
  • Duvet covers and pillow cases
  • Blankets
  • Mattress protectors
  • Laundered and stain-free quilts and duvets
  • Baby sleeping bags 0-3yrs

We do not accept:

  • Any mattresses (we always provide new)
  • Pillows
  • Cot bumpers

We accept a range of buggies and carriers, provided they are in very good condition and follow the safety guidelines listed below.

We accept:

  • Prams, buggies and strollers
  • Slings and baby carriers
  • Universal accessories such as buggy boards, rain covers and cosy toes

We do not accept:

  • Car seats (even if part of a travel system)
  • Toddler or hiking style carriers
  • Pram bassinets without frame
  • Pedal or balance bikes and scooters

Safety standards for buggies and prams

Has original British Safety Standard clearly labelled on the frame or manual:

  • BS EN7409: 1996
  • BS EN1888: 2003
  • Fully working brake and folding mechanism
  • No modifications to the frame
  • 5 point harness is unfrayed and complete
  • Safety bumper bar if included
  • Overall fabric parts are clean

We provide essential feeding accessories to support families in nurturing their baby's health and growth.

We accept:

  • Manual breast pumps
  • Plastic baby bottles
  • Cold water and microwave sterilisers
  • Breastfeeding pillows
  • New breast pads
  • Bibs (dribble and feeding)
  • Muslins
  • Weaning plates and bowls
  • Weaning cutlery
  • Weaning pots and storage
  • Beakers and cups
  • Highchairs

We cannot accept:

  • Used dummies
  • Used bottle teats
  • Overly used bottles
  • Glass bottles
  • Electric breast pumps
  • Milk prep machines
  • Electric sterilisers

Safety standards for highchairs

Has original British Safety Standard clearly labelled on the body of the highchair or manual:

  • BS EN14988: 2017
  • BS EN14988 +A1: 2020
  • 3 or 5 point harness unfrayed and complete
  • Seat pad free from holes and tears
  • No cracks or sharp edges (in particular please check the tray)
  • Rust free

We provide essential toiletries for babies, children and parents.

We accept:

  • Disposable nappies and wipes
  • Baby toiletries and creams
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Shampoo and shower products
  • Sanitary pads
  • Maternity pads
  • Breast pads

All items must be new and unopened.