DulwichFox Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 St. Christopher's Charity Shop are no longer accepting Electrical Goods with the exception of New, Boxed, Unopened items. All electrical items need to be PAT Tested (Portable appliance testing) This is not likely to be Cost-effective. DulwihFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLeg Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Sounds a lot like something that originated in the legal department. To be honest actually I?m surprised they ever accepted stuff that wasn?t PAT-tested. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 They accepted stuff then PAT tested it themselves for selling. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flocker spotter Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 BHF on the OKRthey collect also Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 The Oxfam I worked at would accept electricals (not health related) and they would all have to be tested first. I thought it was obvious that they would be. In terms of cost, we had a volunteer who was qualified to do the testing and things. It cost nothing, but this man's generosity. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I was trying to donate a small Bedside Lamp. Not a Kettle, Toaster, Electric Heater... I suppose they have to stick to the Regulations. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 same rules would apply. Can you imagine the claims if items were not tested? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrackersMaracas Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 They have also ceased to take items of furniture (although I think you can still call for collection). I was told this was because they made more money out of clothes and also that people had started to use it as a bit of a ?dumping ground? for things that were unsellable. I understand their position and think it makes sense for them to concentrate on making the most money possible in the space they have ... however I had always taken old towels, bedsheets etc (and yes, old bedside tables and mobile phones in)with the intention they could be ?ragged? and resold for some money, and would also prevent those items from ending up in landfill. Not sure if they would now only accept higher quality clothing, or if mobile phones would still be welcome. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I was told a few weeks back that St Christopher's would take electrical goods if the flex (?) was removed. Obviously that would not be appropriate for some items.I then took a brass vintage table lamp in which would have to be rewired when bought as I had cut the flex off. I sincerely hope they have not binned it as I think it was worth quite a bit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1253979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I wanted to donate an armchair, but they do not accept furniture at the shop. They gave me a number for furniture collection 0208 768 4571 My chair was bought by my mother 10 years or so ago but as part of a 3-piece suite saw very little use. The chair was bought from John Lewis and is of high quality costing ?450 back then. So worth selling. If donating Chairs/sofas, they MUST comply with Fire Regulations and have labels to confirm this. My item will now be collected next Tuesday. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1254075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I have given these people my phone number three times with the offer to carry our portable appliance testing and certificate the work. They didn?t even have the courtesy to reply. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1255917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Chick Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I have given these people my phone number three> times with the offer to carry our portable> appliance testing and certificate the work. They> didn?t even have the courtesy to reply.Who did you contact Chick? A shop or head office? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1256035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1256249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If you can hang on until October the Give and Take Day at East Dulwich Community Centre will take small electrical goods and they have a PAT tester on site. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/194554-st-christophers-electrical-goods/#findComment-1256706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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