Step 1. Check the wishlist - Do we need it?

In every site, space is at a premium so we run a monthly ‘wishlist‘ highlighting the priority items we need. Some months, when people have been particularly generous, we may not be able to accept the items you have. If you can, hold on to them because we’ll probably need them soon!

Step 2. Is it safe?

Safety is our number one concern. Please only bring us items in full working order, ideally complete with an instruction manual if needed. Check out our safety standards here. To donate a cot, please watch this short film, and here’s one if you want to donate a buggy.

Step 3. Is it great quality?

Ask yourself, would my friend be delighted to be gifted these items? Please only bring us items that fit that bill. That means clean, unstained clothes; toys with all parts and in full working order; and equipment with all the screws and an instruction manual.

Step 4. Bring it to one of our drop in sessions

We are largely run by volunteers so can’t offer a collection service, but if you’re struggling to reach us, you can ask for help from our volunteer community on the local facebook page for Wandsworth, Camden and Southwark. Other people have clubbed together so that one person brings donations from a group of friends. If you have a high demand item we can usually arrange for you to drop off at other times.

Step 5. Enjoy a big thank you!

And if you’d like a hug of gratitude from one of our volunteers, please sort your items into age categories, bring instruction manuals, and bag up toys into packs. You’ll make our day – and you’ll be saving us precious volunteer time and helping us to reach even more families.

Little Village Camden is open for you to drop off donations every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during term time, between 9am and 1pm.

That in 2017, we gave out over £640,000 of beautiful quality items to over 1000 families. All thanks to our wonderful donors who decided to gift their kit to Little Village.