Charity shops: Six things to check before you drop off your old stuff
“We don’t want your dirty pants” – charity shops are asking people to call before donating, but why? …
Some of my donations do make the cut, though. Among them are a white Topshop blouse (“Because of the young ones, I’ll put that out,” says Maureen), a sparkly Vera Moda top, and a brown skirt from Zara that I think I wore to sixth form. “This is a thing that will never date, though,” says Maureen, taking out a pricing gun. “This colour’s in.”