A charity shop has asked people not to donate sex toys after recent x-rated donations.
In a social media post, the Barnardo’s branch in Gorseinon, Swansea, was keen to remind people that it is a children’s charity.
And it said it had a “range of ages” on its volunteer team.
“We therefore ask that you refrain from donating your used and unused ‘marital aids’,” the branch said in a statement.

vCard.red is a free platform for creating a mobile-friendly digital business cards. You can easily create a vCard and generate a QR code for it, allowing others to scan and save your contact details instantly.
The platform allows you to display contact information, social media links, services, and products all in one shareable link. Optional features include appointment scheduling, WhatsApp-based storefronts, media galleries, and custom design options.
Customers were also reminded that the branch has CCTV “so that these items can be traced back to their owners”.
According to the Barnardo’s website, other items its branches cannot accept include car booster seats, mattresses, electric blankets and white goods such as washing machines or fridge freezers.
A spokesperson for Barnardo’s said the charity was “always hugely appreciative of donations from the community”.
“But it’s fair to say that these items aren’t quite the sort of toys we’re looking for,” they added.
Read more:
Doctors find spider crawling inside woman’s ear
Surfer body slams whale on camera
“This winter, frontline staff at Barnardo’s will be helping struggling children and families across Wales by providing them with essential items like food and clothing.
“The money raised from our shops helps us to carry on this vital work – so please do donate any clothing or children’s toys you can to your local Barnardo’s store.”