Our Depot Network

Our depots will be open and ready to accept your wool starting in May 2025. We have a comprehensive network of depots nationwide, with over 110 collection centres points across the UK and even more on the way. This makes it easy for you to send your wool to us.

To make wool delivery easy and convenient for you we have introduced free haulage collection if you and your neighbours can get 100 fully packed wool sheets together. All you need to do is call us and we will arrange the collection.

After your wool is delivered, it is graded at one of our depots. Individual clips are combined to form commercially graded lots, which are then sold at auction. This process ensures a consistent supply of large quantities of wool that have a uniform type and quality, catering to the needs of the international textile industry.

Here are some important points to keep in mind when sending your wool to us:

• Pack your wool sheet to its full capacity. This will help reduce your transportation costs.
• Consider collaborating with your neighbours to combine your transport efforts. This can also lower your transportation expenses.
• Send your wool to us as soon as it is shorn. Delaying delivery may expose the wool to damp conditions or damage, which can decrease its value.Member's nameAddressRegistration number - this is a unique seven-digit to each member

All wool must be delivered using our provided wool sheets. These sheets will be distributed by your local depot before the new wool season. If you require wool sheets, please contact your local depot directly.

To improve our depot operations, please ensure that wool sheets are evenly filled and properly packed. When correctly packed, wool sheets should weigh around 80 kg of wool, although this may vary depending on the type of wool.

All wool must be clearly labelled. All wool sheets should be clearly labelled with the following. 

• Member's name
• Address
• Registration number - this is a unique seven-digit to each member

Each wool sheet should have one label attached outside and another placed inside the sheet.

If you are using a haulier, please make sure to fill out the provided paperwork completely.

If your wool is not identifiable it is much more challenging for British Wool to ensure that you are paid correctly.

Last year, we introduced a QR code system at our collection centres. By using the camera on your smartphone to scan the QR code, you will be directed to a form. This form allows you to inform us that you have dropped off your wool, enabling us to release your payment.