Party Kit Network
- Jan 14, 2020
- 2 min read

Ways to give toys a second chance

Having a post-birthday or post-Christmas declutter? Too many toys you just don’t know what to do with?

At the Party Kit Network we are very passionate about reusing things and keeping stuff out of landfill, so here are some suggested ways to give toys a second chance in the UK.

Donating toys in good condition

If you have toys or books which are in a good condition, here are some places you could donate them:

Donate toys and books to your local playgroup (check your local community centre or church halls), local toy library, a childminders or children’s services
Donate toys and books to your local Women’s Aid services who support families who have suffered domestic violence
Donate plastic toys and books to your local doctors surgery or hospital for their waiting rooms
Donate to a local baby bank
Donate teddies or soft toys to the Teddy Trust who send thousands of teddies every year to children in distress around the world, including Syria, Kurdistan, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Donate toys to The TOY Project who get toys to people who need them
Donate toys to Toys 4 Life who export toys to third world countries and socially deprived area where people are unable to afford new toys
Give to a local charity shop or local charities working with families including refugee families
Ask via the local Facebook parents group or community group if anyone is collecting for a family in need
Gift via your local Freegle or Freecycle group, or via the Young Planet App
Save the item and regift another child