The Re-useful Centre
Retail, Charity Shops · Leamington Spa
About The Re-useful Centre
The Re-Useful Centre is a second hand charity shop in Leamington Spa, run by Action 21, a local volunteer-based charity that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Leamington and Warwick communities. The shop saves over 100 tonnes of donated items from landfill each year by selling second hand bikes, bric-a-brac and kitchenware, tools, clothes, shoes and accessories, books, CDs and DVDs, small electrical items and small items of furniture. The income raised supports the charity and promotes other local sustainability projects. Action 21 was launched as a social enterprise in 1996 in response to Agenda 21 of the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, and acquired charitable status in 2010. The first charity shop opened in 2006 at the Princes Drive tip, later moving to Sydenham in 2011 and to its current location in 2014. The centre also includes a bike workshop and welcomes volunteers across a range of roles including gardening, bike maintenance, till operation and PAT testing. The charity also runs guerrilla gardening on a previously unloved site close to the Re-Useful Centre.
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- Live Music
Frequently asked questions
What items does the Re-Useful Centre sell?
The shop sells second hand bikes, bric-a-brac and kitchenware, tools, clothes, shoes and accessories, books, CDs and DVDs, small electrical items and small items of furniture. All items are donated and sold to save them from landfill.
Can I donate items to the shop?
Donations are accepted from Monday to Saturday. The shop may not be able to accept all donations on the same day depending on capacity in the donation sorting area, so you are welcome to call ahead to check. Baby carrying, pushing or sleeping items cannot be accepted regardless of safety labels. A full donations guidelines list is available on their website.
Do they sell second hand bikes?
Yes, second hand bikes are sold at the Re-Useful Centre. Bikes are available for viewing until 3.30pm each day. The centre also has a bike workshop.
How can I volunteer with Action 21?
Action 21 welcomes volunteers in a variety of roles including social media, photography, digital marketing, gardening, bike maintenance, till operation and PAT testing. Volunteering is a way to learn new skills, build your CV, gain experience and meet new people while making a difference in the community.
What is Action 21 and how did the Re-Useful Centre start?
Action 21 is a local volunteer-based charity launched in 1996 as a social enterprise in response to Agenda 21 of the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit. It acquired charitable status in 2010. The first charity shop opened in 2006 at the Princes Drive tip, moved to Sydenham in 2011 and to its current location in 2014.
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