By donating to The Fertility Foundation’s charity shops, you’re helping to fund IVF grants and fertility support services across the UK. Every item you give has the power to transform lives, turning pre-loved goods into hope for families struggling with infertility.
Why Donate to Our Shops?
Our charity shops in Hertfordshire are at the heart of our fundraising efforts. They provide vital income that allows us to offer financial support and emotional care to individuals and couples who cannot otherwise afford fertility treatment. Every bag of donated clothes, every piece of homeware, and every book sold helps us raise money to fund more IVF grants and fertility services.
Unlike many large charities, The Fertility Foundation focuses solely on fertility support. This means your donations go directly toward helping people on their journey to parenthood.
What You Can Donate
We welcome a wide range of good quality items that can be resold in our shops or listed online through our eBay and Vinted stores. Donations we can accept include:
- Clothing & Accessories – Men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, wedding dresses, evening and prom wear, footwear, belts, bags and fashion accessories
- Books, Media & Entertainment – Books, CDs, vinyl records, tapes (originals only), DVDs (originals only), old magazines, photos and programmes
- Toys, Games & Consoles – Toys, board games, games consoles, controllers and accessories
- Homeware & Linens – Bric-a-brac, ornaments, duvets, pillows and bed linen (sealed)
- Jewellery, Watches & Collectables – Jewellery, watches, clocks, antiques, collectables and artwork
- Technology – Laptops, tablets, Kindles, small electrical items (all must be in working order)
Please ensure all items are clean, in good condition, and suitable for resale.
And yes, we can accept large furniture and electrical appliances, such as beds and fridges.
How to Donate
Donating is simple and straightforward:
- Declutter your home – gather items you no longer need but are in good, saleable condition.
- Bag or box them up – clearly pack items so they can be easily sorted by our volunteers.
- Drop them off – bring donations directly to our charity shops during opening hours.
- Know your impact – every donation contributes to vital IVF funding and fertility support services.
If you have a large amount of donations, or physically large items, it would be worth calling ahead to make sure we have space.
The Impact of Your Donations
Every item donated helps raise money that goes directly into our IVF grant fund. These grants—often up to £3,000—are awarded to low-income individuals and couples to help cover the cost of fertility treatment in licensed UK clinics. By donating your unwanted goods, you are making fertility treatment accessible to people who might otherwise never have the chance to build a family.
Your support also helps us run peer support programmes, counselling, and awareness campaigns—ensuring no one faces infertility alone.
Support Us Today
Donating to The Fertility Foundation’s charity shops is more than just recycling—it’s giving hope, support, and the gift of possibility. Clear your cupboards, bring in your donations, and help us continue funding life-changing IVF grants for families across the UK.