Every year when Roehampton students leave, hundreds of household items are thrown away and end up in landfill!  

This year...we are looking to change that, and we need your help!  

Our donation drive aims to make better use of common household items that are usually thrown away by students when they move out of university accommodation. This will be done in the two following ways: 

1. Saving the items for new and returning students in September 

A car boot sale-esque sale will take place in September when students return to campus where any products collected at the donation drive will be sold for a fraction of the original price, this means it will not cost you an arm and a leg for all the essentials you need. All proceeds will go directly back into the student experience.  

1. Placing the items in the RSU Community Pantry  

Any products from the donation drive or that are left after the sale in September will be added to the community pantry where the items will be free to all students, but a limit will be in place as to how many of an item one can take to ensure the fairness for all students.  

Now that the academic year is ending for many students at Roehampton, many of you will be moving out for the summer. If you have items on the list below and meet the requirements, then why not drop them off at the donation drive to help a fellow student?  

The donation drive will be held in Montefiore Hall between Monday 10th June and Friday 14th June, 10:00 – 14:00.  

Please donate clean, working items that are in good condition. We withhold the right to turn any items away due to their condition or safety concerns.  

We accept:  

• Kitchenware (clean, no clear defects, good working condition) 

Examples include pots, pans, oven trays, cups, glasses, mugs, cutlery, utensils (spatulas, mashers etc.) 

• Stationary (unused/unopened) 

Examples include notebooks, pens, hole punches, folders etc.  

• Cleaning products (unused/unopened) 

Examples include bleach, anti-bacterial sprays/wipes, bin bags etc. 

• Toiletries/Hygiene products (unused/unopened) 

Examples include shampoo, soap, feminine products, toothpaste etc. 

• Baby products (unused/unopened) 

Examples include nappies, wet wipes etc.  

Kindly we do not accept:  

• Electrical equipment 

• Bedding 

• Anything broken, cracked or chipped 

• Sharp objects, such as chopping knives (butter knives accepted) 

• Wooden items 

• Clothing 

• Tupperware without lids 

• Specific exclusions: baby food/formula, deodorant, bars of soap, feminine cups 

If you have any questions about the Donation Drive, please contact the RSU email RSU@roehampton.ac.uk or contact RSU President, Amy via Instagram @roehamptonsupres