Our shelves are always changing, but you can usually find a wide mix of everyday essentials and little treasures.
Stock changes daily, so if you see something you like, it is best to pop in sooner rather than later!
- Adult and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories
- Household goods, kitchenware and small electrical items (PAT-tested where needed)
- Books, DVDs, puzzles and games
- Toys and children’s bits and pieces
- Small items of furniture and home décor
- Occasional mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs and bathroom aids
Stock changes daily, so if you see something you like, it is best to pop in sooner rather than later!
We are very grateful for every item you choose to pass on to us. Your donations help us keep prices low and support local people in need.
We can usually accept:
Please avoid bringing:
You can drop donations into the shop during our usual opening hours. If you have a larger donation, please contact us first so we can make space.
We can usually accept:
- Clean, good-quality clothing, shoes and accessories
- Household items, small electricals, books, toys and bric-a-brac
- Small items of furniture that are safe and in usable condition
Please avoid bringing:
- Broken or heavily stained items
- Large furniture or white goods (please check with us first)
- Safety items such as helmets, car seats and some electricals
You can drop donations into the shop during our usual opening hours. If you have a larger donation, please contact us first so we can make space.
Find us on the map
Address, access and getting here
Rushden and District Community Charity Shop
113 High Street South
Rushden NN10 0RB
Parking: There is on-street parking nearby. High Street car parks are approximately 20 mins walk away. The nearest public car park is at Duck Street just past the roundabout for Wellingborough Road, down from the Church.
113 High Street South
Rushden NN10 0RB
Parking: There is on-street parking nearby. High Street car parks are approximately 20 mins walk away. The nearest public car park is at Duck Street just past the roundabout for Wellingborough Road, down from the Church.
Public transport: The Bedford bus stops nearby and the bus stops nearby and the bus from Wellingborough via Irchester X46 stops on the left of the corner of Wymington Road. However to get the return bus you need to go to Orbit Tyres which is a ten minute walk to the roundabout for St Mary's Road/Wellingborough Road/Duck Street. Check your usual bus operator for up-to-date times.
Accessibility: The shop has step-free access from the pavement and space to move around with wheelchairs, walkers and buggies as far as possible within the building.
Usual opening hours
| Day | Usual opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Bank Holidays | Closed |
Before you travel
Our opening hours may occasionally change due to volunteer availability or special events. If you are making a special trip, please check our News and Updates page for any temporary changes before you set off.
For urgent queries about visiting the shop, you can also contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.
For urgent queries about visiting the shop, you can also contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.
Every time you shop with us or donate items, you are directly supporting people in Rushden and the surrounding area.
Income from the shop helps us to:
Your visit really does make a difference close to home.
Income from the shop helps us to:
- Provide mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers and bathroom aids
- Supply essential household items and white goods to people in hardship
- Offer one-off support to individuals and families facing a crisis
- Support local community organisations working alongside us
Your visit really does make a difference close to home.
How shop income is used
Could you spare a little time?
Our shop is run entirely by volunteers, and we would love to welcome more people to the team.
Typical roles include:
Whether you can offer a regular shift or just a few hours now and then, we will provide training and a friendly, supportive environment.
Typical roles include:
- Sorting and pricing donated items
- Serving customers on the till and shop floor
- Creating displays and keeping the shop tidy
- Helping with simple admin behind the scenes
Whether you can offer a regular shift or just a few hours now and then, we will provide training and a friendly, supportive environment.
Latest shop updates
More news and events
For more stories from the shop, special sales, appeals for particular donations and upcoming fundraising events, visit our News and Updates page.
Checking our latest news is a great way to see how your support is being used and to spot any changes to opening hours before you travel.
Checking our latest news is a great way to see how your support is being used and to spot any changes to opening hours before you travel.