Please Note!

Due to the England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, our Aviaries, lakes and Sanctuary area are closed to the public. We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

We are closed on Saturday 22 November to the public until 1pm for a private event.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Donate to our Charity Shops

Every penny raised in a Raystede Charity Shop directly supports the safe and happy futures of animals in need at Raystede. Without your kind donations, this work simply would not be possible.

We can accept donated goods at our charity shops:

Ringmer • Lewes • Uckfield • Hailsham • Haywards Heath • Langney Shopping Centre Eastbourne

How to donate

Drop your items off at any of our Raystede charity shops in your area within open times.
Please don’t leave donations outside the shop when we are closed as they could be stolen or ruined by the weather.

Find your nearest Raystede Charity Shop and open times

Donations we can accept:

  • Unwanted gifts
  • Unwanted gift sets in original boxes
  • Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys, & Games
  • Ladies & Men’s clothing and shoes
  • Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Games, Puzzles & Vinyl
    Please note: CDs and DVDs are only able to be accepted at Ringmer, Lewes or Uckfield shops.
  • Accessories, Jewellery, Belts, Bags, Scarves
  • Bric-a-Brac -Crockery, Glassware, Bakeware, Ornaments
  • Any Craft items
  • Musical instruments
  • Good clean pet goods
  • Clean, soft toys with CE mark on them
  • Unwanted gifts
  • Unwanted gift sets in original boxes
  • Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys, & Games
  • Ladies & Men’s clothing and shoes
  • Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Games, Puzzles & Vinyl
    Please note: CDs and DVDs are only able to be accepted at Ringmer, Lewes or Uckfield shops.
  • Accessories, Jewellery, Belts, Bags, Scarves
  • Bric-a-Brac -Crockery, Glassware, Bakeware, Ornaments
  • Any Craft items
  • Musical instruments
  • Good clean pet goods
  • Clean, soft toys with CE mark on them

All donations must be clean, useable and of a saleable quality. If you wouldn’t buy it, then we probably won’t be able to sell it!
The better the quality of the item, the more money we can raise from its sale to support animals in need.

Please note that it costs the charity vital funds to dispose of items that are unsuitable or in an unsaleable condition.

Equine tack donations


We are able to accept donations of:

• Head collars and bridles

• Lead ropes

• Rugs Saddles and saddle pads

• Riding clothing, body protectors and hats

• Wellies and boots

• Fly masks

• Tools

• Stirrups (must be a pair)

• Buckets

• Feed and water bowls

• Feed bins, scoops and stirrers

• Grooming brushes and boxes

• Hay nets, bags and balls

• Horse toys

• Books

All these items must be clean, complete and in a usable or saleable condition.


Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations of:

• Anything open, broken or out of date

• Old saddles that are not useable

• Ripped rugs

• Spurs

• Loose pieces of tack

• 3-legged saddle stands

• Travel boots


Please note that it costs the charity vital funds to dispose of items that are unsuitable or in an unsaleable condition.

Furniture, electronics and large goods


Please contact Raystede if you have any end of line stock or large items of furniture you would like to donate that you would need to arrange a collection for.

Please note: furniture, large items and electronics can only be handed into our Lewes charity shop due to space. Thank you for your understanding.

Please contact Raystede on 01825 840252 if you have any further questions.

We are unable to accept:

  • Mobile oil heaters
  • Storage heaters- hardwired
  • Gas canisters
  • Electrical items
  • Buoyancy aids, lifejackets or inflatable Items
  • Safety helmets, riding hats, crash helmets or cycle helmets
  • Motor bike safety clothing
  • Safety harnesses of any sort
  • Any mobility items (wheelchair, safety aids etc.)
  • Children’s car seats
  • Prams, pushchairs or buggies
  • Highchairs
  • Cots or carrycots
  • Toys without a CE mark
  • Knives, swords or weapons
  • Personal appliances such shavers, foot spas etc (unless unused and in original sealed box)
  • Duvets & pillows (not even for the animals)
  • Medication including vitamins
  • Perishable goods, food & drink
  • Cleaning agents, solvents & adhesives
  • Hangers
  • VHS videos
  • Cassette tapes
  • Printers
  • China Dolls
  • Photo albums
  • Pictures/frames
  • Underwear, swimwear, sleepwear, (unless brand new with tags) or anything naughty!
  • Fake designer items
  • Real fur items
  • Artificial Christmas trees
  • Items containing Ivory, Bone, Turtle, Tortoise shell or any other animal part
  • Prescription glasses/sunglasses: you are able to donate them to Vision Aid overseas via your local opticians


We cannot sell anything that would be unsafe for you to buy: broken, dangerous, unhygienic, safety cannot be proven, or illegal for us to sell.


Furniture we are unable to accept
  • Upholstered furniture without fire labels, including items without labels that are part of a set
  • Upholstered furniture with large tears or damage
  • Furniture with missing parts or damage that may make the item unsafe
  • Veneered wood furniture with damage to the veneer exposing the inner wood

Please do not bring these items to us as the charity will incur a cost for their disposal.
Thank you for your understanding.

Your donation could help even more animals in need with Gift Aid.

What is Gift Aid?

  • Boost the value of your donated goods by 25% at no extra cost to you
  • For every £1.00 we sell a gift aid item for, we get an extra 25p
  • You must be a UK tax-payer to qualify

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How to Gift Aid your donated items

  • When donating your items, please let a member of staff know you would like to Gift Aid your donation
  • If you need to register for the first time, it takes less than two minutes to sign up
  • We'll take care of the rest!

Thank you for your kindness

Every penny raised, whether through our Charity Shops or online store, goes directly towards creating bright, healthy and happy futures for animals in need. Without your generous support, we simply couldn’t help as many animals as we do.

Your unwanted items, clothing, gifts and more are transformed into vital medicine, nourishing food, warm bedding and blankets and expert care for the animals at Raystede.

Your charity shop donations make a real difference.


From all of the animals and team at Raystede,


Thank you.

Every penny raised, whether through our Charity Shops or online store, goes directly towards creating bright, healthy and happy futures for animals in need. Without your generous support, we simply couldn’t help as many animals as we do.

Your unwanted items, clothing, gifts and more are transformed into vital medicine, nourishing food, warm bedding and blankets and expert care for the animals at Raystede.

Your charity shop donations make a real difference.


From all of the animals and team at Raystede,


Thank you.

Meet Albert, who is one of our most heartwarming transformations.

When Albert arrived at Raystede, he was nervous, underweight and suffering with painful patches of dry skin and sore joints.

At Raystede, we don’t just rehome animals, we rehabilitate them first, giving the best chance at a happy and healthy life. From healthcare to behavioural therapy, every step of their journey is carefully guided so they can trust again.

You can make a difference. A gift today will help make sure we can continue to care for all our animals, giving them the love and care they deserve.

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