clothing donations

[empmak]

I'm hoping for some sensible suggestions here!

My mother sadly passed away a few months ago. I have the task of sorting through her clothes. A lot of things will be going to charity shops. But I'm not sure what to do with the everyday things like pants, socks, tights, etc. I know bras can go to a bra-bank to raise money for breast cancer research. But what to do with the rest? Someone suggested that a women's refuge would happily take such items. Any ideas from you knowledgeable locals? It seems a shame just to bin things.

Thanks.

[siousxiesue]

Charity shops get money for items such as this which we can't sell. We at St Christopher's have 'rag bags' which still raise money for the cause. If you hand it in, make it clear these items are for 'ragging' and they will go straight in the appropriate bag.

Sorry for your loss.

[jomou]

I'm not the OP, but can anyone tell me where there is a bra bank locally? Or, siousxiesue do you take bras at St Christopher's?

[sanity girl]

Oxfam in Herne Hill, Bloomers on Lordship Lane and Morleys in Brixton all have bra bins I think.

[siousxiesue]

Our bras go to Bloomers Jomou. But we will take them for you

[NewWave]

Thers a bra Shop in Forest Hill on Dartmouth road and they have a bra bank.

Thank-you for thinking about Breast Cancer research

[simmonsl]

I just got rid of a glut of decent excess underwear. Traid have a home collection service and take all sorts of clothes that are in a decent condition and very handy if you can't get out or travel far.

[PennyDreadful]

empmak, I'm sorry about your mother's passing. Just wanted to thank you for your post, as it's something I've often wondered about and I've found the replies in this thread helpful.