Donated Goods

We are always incredibly grateful when we receive donations from our fantastic supporters!

You can drop off your donations at one of our Charity Shops or our site near Wetheral. On site we have a ‘donation drop off point’, open from 10.00am to 4.00pm 7 days a week. We’re also very grateful for second-hand tack and pet equipment for our Tack Shack and Pet Equipment Shop. Please contact us if you’re planning to bring a large quantity of items in one go to ensure we’re here to receive them!

Gift Aid your Donated Goods

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I donate?

We accept pet food donations, but only if they are unopened.

Due to lack of storage, please see the following list of donations we are not currently able to take:

No duvets
No pillows
No quilts
No medication

Please bear in mind, this list is frequently changing so be sure to check back at a later date for updates!

Did you know you can Gift Aid goods donations? Click here to find out more!

Where do I bring goods donations?

You can drop off your donations at one of our Charity Shops or at our site near Wetheral. On site we have a ‘donation drop off point’, open from 10.00am to 4.00pm 7 days a week - please ask reception for directions.

Did you know you can Gift Aid goods donations? Find out more, here.

How can I donate?

There are many ways to donate to Oak Tree, click here to find out how!

Can I donate pet food?

Yes, but only if the food is unopened and in date. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to email us: info@okatreeanimals.org.uk

Do you pick up/deliver donations?

We can collect/deliver some donations however this service is restricted to Carlisle and Maryport areas only. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss this further, call our Carlisle Charity Shop on 01228 401672 or our Maryport Charity Shop on 01900 816082, or email info@oaktreeanimals.org.uk.

I would like to donate a raffle prize, how do I do this?

Thank you very much! We host several raffles throughout the year and are very grateful to people for contributing prizes for them. Please bring your raffle prize to our site near Wetheral - Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields, Carlisle, CA4 8JA. We can’t guarantee how much your specific prize will generate in terms of funds, but we find that putting a collection of several prizes together, is the best way to generate interest in our raffles. The likelihood is that your prize will be used as part of a larger raffle alongside several other prizes. Therefore we won’t be able to attribute a specific value to your prize, however we will always aim to announce the collective amount made once the raffle is complete. If you feel you could raise more by hosting a raffle at your place of work, it might be worth considering this as an option. Please contact the Fundraising Team for more information - email fundraising@oaktreeanimals.org.uk or telephone 01228 560082 (during our opening hours).

Do you have an Amazon Wish List?

Yes, please click here.

Can I donate pet medication?

We don't accept medication of any sort. We have had to adopt a blanket policy of not accepting this kind of donation, because of the potential risk this poses to the welfare of the animals we care for (we cannot guarantee that a donation of medication hasn’t been tampered with or stored incorrectly). If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to email: info@okatreeanimals.org.uk

What is Gift Aid and how does it work?

Thank you for your interest in Gift Aid, please click here to read our helpful guide to get you started today!