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Where to send unwanted bras

(13 Posts)
kittylester Tue 17-Jan-23 14:19:58

I have about 8, fairly new, bras which no longer fit. I know there are charities which are happy to receive them - can anyone suggest a good one please.

MerylStreep Tue 17-Jan-23 14:23:13

We have a bin in our M&S store.

paddyann54 Tue 17-Jan-23 14:34:25

Smalls for all is where I send mine not sure if they'll still be at the same address since covid struck so google it to be sure .They are in Livingston or west calder

TerriBull Tue 17-Jan-23 14:47:30

I have also seen a bin in M&S I think it's a very good idea given women go up and down in bra size.

Aldom Tue 17-Jan-23 14:52:26

I sent several to Ukraine last year. Do you know of anyone who still takes supplies to help them?
Our Oxford Marks and Spencer also has a bin for bras.

Baggs Tue 17-Jan-23 14:53:09

I think there is a charity called SmallsForAll.

Baggs Tue 17-Jan-23 14:54:10

www.smallsforall.org

Humbertbear Tue 17-Jan-23 17:18:18

Oxfam shops used to collect them to send to Africa.

silverlining48 Tue 17-Jan-23 17:29:07

Yes I thought that too Humbert. I wonder if Oxfam still take them. I remember them saying a bra is one of the most complicated item of clothing to manufacture so not something easily available in Africa.

Fleurpepper Tue 17-Jan-23 17:37:09

Yes, I remember them saying wearing a bra was only for 'good' ladies, and wearing one could prevent women from being abused.

silverlining48 Tue 17-Jan-23 17:44:49

I googled your link Baggs but only found a page for donating money. Maybe I missed something.

ixion Tue 17-Jan-23 19:09:15

I drew a blank at M and S, who had no idea about a collection point.
Instead, I sent mine to the address at
www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk/recycling/bra-recycling

Hope this helps.

Jane71 Tue 24-Jan-23 20:02:12

I'm sure the Salvation Army will take them . I put mine in a collection bin nearby.