Clothing Donations

We supply the emergency provision of clothing to people who are going without essential items.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning we help to meet the practical needs of individuals referred to Open Hands for help.

All donations are given to our guests as received and so must be clean, in good condition and ready to wear. All items must be free from rips, stains or tears. Thank you for giving quality items that uphold people’s dignity and make people feel good about themselves.

When sorting donations out, please refer to the chart below for what is needed. Whilst we value every donation, sometimes we receive items that are unsuitable for our guests.

Some of these items we have been able to sell on Vinted to raise funds. If you would like to look at our vinted page please visit https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/209743812-openhands123 or openhandstrust – member profile | Vinted (we are currently changing to a Professional Site so both are live).

Updated 30 July 2025

Our baby clothes storage is currently fully stocked at Open Hands. If you are looking for somewhere that baby clothes, toys or equipment will find a good home check out Baby Basics website which highlights their current donation needs.

Where to bring your donation…

Thank you for donating. We are able to accept donations on Tuesdays 1-5pm and Thursdays 3-5pm at our Compassion Centre (19 Lower Willow Street, Leicester, LE1 2HP). Please ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Support Us by Shopping Online with Give Today!

If you’d like to help but don’t have items to donate at home, or simply want to be sure you’re buying exactly what we need, just visit the Give Today website. There, you’ll find a list of our most wanted supplies.

Whether you’re buying one item or one hundred, there’s no minimum order and no delivery charge. Everything is delivered by courier straight to us, and you’ll get a confirmation email once your donation is on its way

Thank you for giving to help people in need.