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Old pairs of glasses?

lilly81
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Does anybody know of a charity collecting old glasses from Oxfordshire?
I've had a clear out and have 4 pairs (not very MSE!)
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  • katsu
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    Take them to an opticians. They will take them from you and send them off to charity.
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  • Errata
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    Many GP practices have a collection box.
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  • Norman_Castle
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    Oxfam and possibly The Red Cross take them.
  • glampam
    glampam Posts: 416 Forumite
    Specsavers have a collection box for donated glasses too.
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  • GlasweJen
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    edited 25 April 2011 at 9:43PM
    The charity is Vision Aid Overseas, it doesn't cost for any of the big opticians to send glasses as there is an arrangement with the big optical courier for the UK to take these for free.

    The glasses are taken to prisons to be dismantled, sorted out and cleaned up before being sent to developing countries to be distributed by qualified opticians.

    If you want to know more information about where you can take your glasses to donate call VAO on 01293 535016 or visit https://www.vao.org.uk glasses cannot be sent to the charity direct from private individuals.
  • undaunted
    undaunted Posts: 1,870 Forumite
    Your local Lions club may take them - many clubs have collection boxes in opticians etc
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