First anniversary of Reuse Shop
The Reuse Shop at Sixfields Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) is celebrating a whole year of offering a second lease of life to good quality donations.
The shop, which was opened last autumn by West Northamptonshire Council, FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, has spent the last 12 months creating a convenient and sustainable way to donate and purchase pre-loved items, helping to reduce waste, support local charity work, and promote a circular economy in Northamptonshire.
To mark its first anniversary, the Reuse Shop will be hosting a birthday celebration this weekend, from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November.
Visitors can donate items suitable for reuse or resale, browse a range of second-hand goods including furniture, toys and household items and support the charity.
Shoppers will be able to enjoy 50% off selected items to mark the hospice’s 50th anniversary this year and there will be golden tickets hidden around the shop for finders to enjoy 10% off their purchases.
There will also be first birthday cupcakes for visitors and secret birthday bundles.
After a slow start, the second quarter of trading at the shop saw sales grow by 120% as customer and donor awareness increased.
Highest value items over the first year have included a refurbished Chopper bicycle which sold for £400 at the Reuse shop, a Royal Doulton set of porcelain figurines which sold for £500 and a Wedgewood Fairyland Lustre tea set which sold for £350.
All profits go to the award-winning Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity which supports patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across Northamptonshire, through specialist palliative care services.
All shoppers over the birthday weekend will also be invited to round up any purchases by 50p in honour of the hospice’s 50th anniversary in 2026 and raise additional funds.
Ruth Bain, head of commercial at Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, said: “One year of the Reuse Shop and 50 years of hospice care. Two fantastic milestones very much worth celebrating!
“Not only does the Reuse Shop make a huge difference by directly supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity’s vital palliative care but it also gives pre-loved items a second life and reduces landfill waste.
“Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our story so far, donating items, shopping with us or volunteering. Please do get involved this weekend and visit our Reuse Shop for the celebrations, which will see lucky shoppers get some bargain buys, all in aid of our incredible cause.”
People are encouraged to donate reusable items such as furniture, small appliances, books, and toys when visiting the Reuse Shop.
To find out more visit https://cynthiaspencer.org.uk/shop-with-us/charity-reuse-shop/