Donating clothes

High Street Shops in Folkestone

You can access the UK High Street website to view a list of shops that accept clothing donations.

Salvation Army

Salvation Army Charity Shop (Town Centre)

Location: 26–28 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ

What they accept: Clothes and shoes during opening hours

Note: Not a 24‑hour bank, but staffed drop‑off

Details: Active Salvation Army donation point in the town centre

The Salvation Army Clothing Collection Scheme (SATCoL)

was first established in 1991, since then it has grown into the UK's leading recycling scheme.

It operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to collect unwanted quality clothes and shoes from clothing banks, door to door collections, schools and colleges.

SATCoL is the UK's leading textile and clothes recycling company, operating more than 6,000 clothing banks and over 175 charity shops around the country.

British Heart Foundation (BHF) Clothing Bank

Location: 21 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EB

What they accept: Clean, good‑quality clothes and shoes

Extra: Supports heart research and local services

Details: This is a dedicated BHF clothing bank rather than just a shop

Sainsbury’s Park Farm Retail Park Clothing Bank

Location: Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5GA

What they accept: Bagged clothing for charity recycling

Operated by: Major UK charities (varies by bin)

Details: Listed as a permanent charity clothing bank location in Folkestone

 

Please bag donations and ensure items are clean and reusable.

Avoid leaving items beside full banks — this can result in fines.

For large quantities, some charities (e.g. BHF, Salvation Army) also offer free home collections.