A Guide for Cardiff University Students

Moving out can be a stressful time for students, filled with organizing and planning. However, putting a bit of extra effort into donating items you no longer need, instead of throwing them away, can make a significant difference. Here’s how you can donate various items while easing your moving process.

British Heart Foundation Drop-Off Points: ‘Pack for Good’ Initiative

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) encourages donations through their 'Pack for Good' initiative. You can donate clothes, jackets, accessories, shoes, books, and small electronics at these drop-off points conveniently located within university residences:

• Uni Hall: Tower laundry room, Birchwood front door foyer
• Talybont Residences: Laundry areas
• Other Residences: Various locations

General Donation Points

Cardiff University has established several general donation points around the campus for 2024. Here’s a list of where you can donate:

• Aberdare Hall: Under arches of library wing
• Cartwright Court: A and B block foyer
• Senghennyd Court: Laundry area
• Talybont Residences: Laundry areas
• Uni Hall: Tower laundry room, Birchwood front door foyer
• YMCA Banks in All Residences: Aberdare (by bins in carpark), Cartwright Court, Roy Jenkins Hall, Senghennyd Court, Talybont, Uni Halls

For a detailed map of donation points, you can refer to the list

Nearby Charity Stores

You can also consider donating to nearby charity stores. Some locations include:

• Albany Road: Multiple charity stores including British Heart Foundation
• City Centre: Oxfam, Children’s Wales Air Ambulance Store

Unwanted Bikes and Furniture

For larger items such as bikes and furniture, here are some options:

• Unwanted Bikes: Cardiff Cycle Workshop at Unit 9 Gabalfa Workshops, CF14 3AY
• Unwanted Furniture: YMCA at Unit N2 Colchester Avenue

Online Platforms

You can use online platforms to give away or sell items:

• Facebook Pages:, Overheard at Cardiff Uni // Cardiff Buy, Sell and Swap

Long Life Foods

Consider donating long-life foods to the Cardiff Food Bank. Donation points include most shops around Cardiff, such as:

• Sainsbury: Albany Road, Colchester Avenue
• Tesco Express: Albany Road
• Tesco Extra: Excelsior Road

For more information, visit the Cardiff food bank website 

Recycling Tips

If you must dispose of items, try to recycle. Check the kitchen poster advice on waste management for proper recycling procedures.

Campaign Web Pages

For more information, check out these campaign pages:

• Love When You Leave
• Cardiff Food Bank

Donating your unwanted items not only helps those in need but also contributes to a more sustainable environment. Take the small extra step to donate instead of wasting, and make a positive impact in your community.