A place to share, repair, and reuse.
Rethink what you need, change how you buy, and reduce waste.
The Hub is a community centre helping local people learn how to live more sustainably.
In a world where we can order 50 envelopes with one click, it’s too easy to have more than we need, spend more than we’d like, and unintentionally create waste. The Hub is about unlearning those modern habits and making it easier for us all to recycle, reuse, and reduce our shared environmental footprint.
How it works
We are not a charity shop but a community resource. By working together,
we can provide accessible, affordable solutions to living more sustainably.
Inside The Hub
We’re a bit of a Tardis! Check out what’s on offer inside The Hub…
Pre-loved Children’s Clothing
Due to The Hub's increasing popularity, we have decided to simplify our buying process. We will no longer offer clothing-swapping options. Instead, there will be a minimum donation amount for items you’d like to buy.
We continue to accept donations of children’s clothing that fit the following criteria:
- Clean
- Damage free
- Stain-free
We don’t have facilities to wash clothing, so please only donate good quality items and save any clothing that can no longer be used for the kerbside collection (put clothes in a tied carrier bag next to your green bin).
You can find out details about the council textile recycling here - White Horse District Council Waste Pages
Pre-loved Clothing & Bric a Brac
We accept household bric-a-brac, toys, clothing and accessories.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept:
Large items, such as furniture.
Children’s car seats
Duvets and pillows
Broken toys
Safety equipment
Electrical items
CDs or DVDs
Broken or damaged bric-a-brac.
We endeavour to take as many items as we can. If we are unable to accept what you bring in, we will advise you on other places you can recycle your things.
If you are unsure, please email us to check before bringing your items in, so you don’t have a wasted journey. Contact us at: sustainableshrivenham@gmail.com.
All items are marked with a suggested donation amount, just like in most charity shops.
The Book Room
Pre-loved books as far as the eye can see!
Everything you love about a bookshop, but at a fraction of the cost. Pop in and browse our extensive collection of good-condition books. We have a variety of genres for adults, as well as a children’s books section.
If you have books you’ve read and would like to pass on, you can donate them to us, as long as they are in good, readable condition.
Refill & Plastic Free
We offer a modest range of refill products (see below) SESI to help you reduce your plastic and use more environmentally friendly products
Recycling Schemes
In our recycling room, you can bring clean, soft plastics and other difficult-to-recycle items such as coffee pouches, Pringle’s tubes and blister packs. Soft plastics are actually taken off for recycling by the Co-op next door. We just collect them and deliver them to the Co-op!
Blister packs are surprisingly expensive to recycle, so if you bring those in, we do ask that you make a small donation to the cost, if you are able.
We take the following:
(Note: Many of the schemes collect all brands, so please click through on the list below to see the details of each programme)
Mid Counties Coop Soft Plastics collection. - CLICK HERE to find out more
Babybel® Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to find out which Babybel® packaging we accept.
Kinder Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE for details.
Flash Wipes, Cloths and Pads Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE for details.
Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to find out what we accept.
Pringles® Tube Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE for details.
Fabreze Air, Home and Laundry Care Recycling Scheme - CLICK HERE for details.
Ferrero Pralines Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to find which Ferrero packaging we accept.
Marigold® Gloves Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to see details of Marigold® recycling programme.
Philips Dental Care Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to find which dental care products we accept.
RB® Hygiene Home Free Recycling Programme - CLICK HERE to find our which dishwashing, cleaning and fragrance flexible packaging we accept.
Warburtons Wax Wrap Free Recycling Programme - This programme is brand specific wax wrap only. CLICK HERE for details.
Plastic Milk Bottle Tops (milk bottle tops only please) - CLICK HERE for details - Charity collection for Friends of Water Search and Rescue Team
Stamps - CLICK HERE for details - Charity collection for Friends of Water Search and Rescue Team
Currency - CLICK HERE for details - Charity collection for Friends of Water Search and Rescue Team
A selection of some of the items in our craft scrap store
Hubby Craft (Scrap Store)
We are here so goods can be redistributed and reused. We don’t order stock but sell what we’re given. You might pop in because you need one cotton reel or a single pencil, but you don’t need to buy a box of 10. By only buying what you need, you share resources and reduce waste.
We now sell craft items by weight. Please see in store for details.
Repair Team
Once a month our fantastic volunteer repairers will do their best to fix your broken household items, so they don't go in the bin.
We will accept and attempt to fix any small household items, as well as offer minor bike repairs/servicing and small clothing repairs.
We don't charge for repairs, but we do ask for a donation that suits your budget, to help us fund the Hub to stay open. You will need to pay for any spare parts that may be required.
The Repair Team are at The Hub on the fourth Saturday of every month from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm (last items taken at noon).
