The Hub is now CLOSED for building works until April 2026.
The Hub is now CLOSED for building works until April 2026.
A place to share, repair, and reuse.
The Hub will be back very soon!
We’re thrilled to be able to say that The Hub’s future in Shrivenham is safe and bright. The sale of the Hub building has now been completed, and we are delighted to share that our new landlord, J.Knapp & Sons is a wonderfully community-minded organisation who has been determined to help The Hub continue.
This means that we will be renting 50% of the building and, even better, we’ll be sharing it with Shrivenham Post Office – fantastic news for the whole community!
To accommodate the necessary building works The Hub is now closed until our re-launch in May 2026. We want to say a huge thank-you to all our wonderful customers, volunteers, and supporters for being part of the journey so far, we truly couldn’t do this without you.
In the meantime, please note that blister pack recycling is still available at The Refillery, so you can continue to drop yours off there.
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 with exciting new plans!
How it works
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.
We are your partner…
…in the quest to reduce waste. Our vision is of a community that makes mindful, responsible choices about what we consume, use, and dispose of. Consider repairing rather than replacing clothes or refilling containers rather than buying new ones.
Donating to us
Due to limited storage space, we can only accept items that are clean, in good working order, and suitable for resale. Disposing of unsellable items responsibly comes at a cost to us.
All donations are checked by a volunteer and may occasionally be declined if they don’t meet the above criteria. If we are at capacity, we may also need to decline donations. Please treat our volunteers with respect if this decision is made.
Thank you for your support — we truly appreciate every donation.
Thoughtful reuse
We are here so goods can be redistributed and reused. Apart from the Refillery, we 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.
What is inside The Hub?
We’re a bit of a Tardis! Check out what’s on offer inside The Hub…
If you are unsure what items we accept, please email us to check before bringing your items in, so you don’t have a wasted journey.
Contact us at: sustainableshrivenham@gmail.com.
Pre-loved Children’s Clothing, toys & books
Children’s books – (NO battery operated)
Shriv Primary & FCC school uniform
Toys /Soft toys
Jigsaws
Games
Baby and children’s clothes - (NO Swimwear, underwear, socks, tights, vests or shoes)
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 Home
Crockery – sets only
Glassware
Vases
Picture frames (max.A3 size)
New toiletries
Decorations & Ornaments
Cooking utensils
Cutlery sets – No knives
Pots and pans
Mugs/cups
Unused candles
Storage boxes/baskets
Working clocks
NO Personalised, or branded items
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.
Books & Jigsaws
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 you to enjoy.
If you have books or Jigsaws you’ve finished with and would like to pass on, you can donate them to us, as long as they are in good, readable condition.
Fiction books only
Paperback only
(NO history books, biographies, albums, encyclopaedias, cookbooks)
Checked and complete jigsaws in undamaged boxes
Refill at The Hub
Our refill area makes it easy to live more sustainably, with a range of everyday essentials designed to reduce waste.
You’ll find cleaning and personal care refills, so you can top up your favourite products again and again, no need for new plastic bottles each time. Simply bring your own containers or use ours.
We also stock a selection of reusable home and lifestyle swaps, helping you cut down on single-use plastics in simple, practical ways.
It’s all about making low-waste living easy, affordable, and part of everyday life
Recycling Schemes
We also support a range of charity collection schemes and offer dedicated recycling points to help reduce waste that’s harder to manage at home. It’s all part of helping our community take simple steps towards a more sustainable future
We collect the following:
MEDICINE BLISTER PACKS
IMPORTANT: We cannot accept packs that contain medicine and medication residue.
This is a scheme that Sustainable Shrivenham fund with any profits made with each box costing £216. It be paused at any time if there are no funds available, however we are committed to keeping this available and may ask for a donation towards the cost of the box when necessary.
SOFT PLASTICS in partnership with Shrivenham Coop
Clean it – First, rinse your packaging out.
Scrunch it – Now, scrunch it up tight - if it pings back, it’s a useful indicator it's soft plastic.
UNDERWEAR for Smalls for All
New ladies’ pants sizes 8-14*
New children’s pants age 3-15
New men’s pants sizes XS-L
New or ‘gently worn’ bras
TEDDY BEARS for The Teddy Trust
Max 38 cm/15 inches
Clean and in good condition
They do not emit a noise of any type Cuddly, soft and comforting
No dolls, knitted toys, beanie animals, monsters, nylon pillows, snakes, or keyrings
No branded goods or toys
No animals other than bears
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.
Repair Team
The Repair Cafe is now operating from Shrivenham Methodist Church - Please see our new page for details.
