New softies tumble in on the 1st of every month!
Giving back with every cuddle, 10% donated to Berry Street.
Eco-friendly recycled soft toys • Sustainable gifting • Low-impact planet friendly toys
Every softie has a story, and there’s a place for them here at Bear and Boon. There are a few easy ways to send your cuddly companions our way, you’ll find all the details below. We give preloved soft toys a second snuggle. Let their next chapter begin!
Do you have soft toys looking for a new home? Donating with Bear and Boon is simple, and every toy you share helps us spread joy to another child or family. Follow the steps below to see how you can give your pre-loved friends a second life.
When sending your softies off on their next adventure, we suggest tucking them snugly into a satchel or sturdy cardboard box, with a return address, just in case they take a wrong turn! But truly, any safe and secure travel outfit will do.
If you’d like, pop in a little note with your name and contact details. That way, we can let you know the moment your cuddly friends arrive safe and sound at Bear & Boon HQ.
We’re sadly unable to welcome plastic playmates, friends with mechanical or electronic hearts,or squishy mallows. But beyond that, every shape, size, species, and level of well-loved scruffiness is warmly invited to HQ!
It’s completely up to you how you’d like to send a story along with your teddy (if you’d like to at all). We just ask that it’s clear which softie the tale belongs to, so no mix-ups happen when they arrive at HQ.
A little tag tied gently around their neck, a note with a clear description, or even a photo can be the perfect way to make sure each story finds its rightful friend on our end.
Not sure what to write? Check out our story prompts for more ideas.
No need at all! Every softie enjoys a full Bear and Boon spa day when they arrive, so you can send them just as they are.
The easiest way to help is to pop your pre-loved softies in the post and send them straight to our HQ. We’ll take care of the rest, with lots of love and a little fluffing up!
Postal Address:
Bear and Boon
45 Ambrose Avenue,
Cheltenham,
VIC 3192
AUSTRALIA
Local to us and have a softie to spare? If popping it in the post isn’t an option, you’re welcome to drop your donation off in person. We’ll make sure every teddy and soft toy gets safely into loving arms.
Drop-off Address:
Bear and Boon
45 Ambrose Avenue,
Cheltenham,
VIC 3192
AUSTRALIA
Need a hand with how to pack
your softies?
All our donation dos, don’ts, and handy tips are just below in the FAQ's.
Some softies find their spot on the website quite quickly, but because we welcome so many at once, it can sometimes be a little while before they pop up for the world to see. Every now and then, a lucky few are adopted at special events and never make it to their online debut. If you have any questions about your donated friends and
their journey, we’re always happy for you to reach out.
We love welcoming your soft toys on their next adventure. To donate, simply package them up safely and send them to Bear and Boon HQ. If you’re local, you’re also welcome to drop them directly to us. Once they arrive, our team will carefully sort, clean, and prepare them for their new homes, whether
that’s being listed on our website for adoption or re-homed through one of our charity partners. If you’re unsure whether a toy is suitable, just get in touch, or visit our ‘how to donate’ page, we’re always happy to guide you.
We accept soft toys, teddies, and plush friends of all shapes and sizes, as long as they’re in reasonable condition, and safe to be re-loved. We’re sadly unable to welcome plastic playmates, friends with mechanical or
electronic hearts, or squishy mallows.
Some toys are photographed and listed for adoption on our website, finding a new family who will treasure them. Others are donated directly to our charity partners, supporting children and families in need.
We can’t match toys with specific children, but we promise your donation will bring joy, whether through adoption on our site or through one of our charity partners.
At the moment, toy donations themselves are not tax deductible. However, 10% of all purchases made through Bear and Boon is donated to Berry Street, which is a registered charity.
