Age UK Camden Charity Boutique
Age UK Camden
Charity Boutique
53 Leather Lane
London
EC1N 7TJ
United Kingdom
Email: leather.lane@ageukcamden.org.uk
Telephone: 02078 314928
Opening hours
10am - 3pm. Closed weekends and bank holidays
Wheelchair access ramp: Yes
Step free access: Yes
Toilets: No
Our charity boutique – one of Time Out’s reasons to visit Leather Lane – is a great place to find fashion, haberdashery, books, art and more at bargain prices at our charity boutique located on the vibrant Leather Lane market.
About us
We're located in Leather Lane, which is in the famous Hatton Garden area of Holborn. Our boutique in Leather Lane is also used as avenue for our Digital Inclusion sessions, Information & Advice service and our exciting monthly seasonal events.
Our shop is run by 2 part-time managers, alongside a diverse team of dedicated volunteers. It raises vital funds for the organisation, enabling us to continue our work providing life-enhancing services for older people in Camden. By shopping from our Leather Lane Boutique or donating your items, you can help us continue with vital services, such as Telefriends and our Information & Advice Line.
Shop online with our ebay page
You can also shop on our dedicated Charity Boutique eBay page where we have a great selection of vintage and designer pieces.
You can shop in confidence, as items are being safely dispatched by post.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ageukcamdenretail
Donate items to the shop
Your donations will help us to continue our vital work at Age UK Camden, providing life-enhancing services for older people in Camden.
Please donate the following:
- Pre-loved, good quality designer clothes and accessories in a saleable condition
- Leisurewear in good, saleable condition
- Fashion, art and design, and autobiographical 'coffee table' books and magazines
- Shoes and trainers in good condition
- Vinyl records
Please don't donate these items as these are hard for us to sell:
- 'Fast fashion' clothing
- Books and magazines which have been damaged
- Dirty or damaged clothes and accessories
- Costume jewellery
- DVDs and CDs
- Children's toys and clothes
- Large furniture items
- Electrical items (we're not able to PAT test them)
Donations can only be accepted during open hours (10am-3pm Monday-Friday)
Due to limited space, please only donate one bag per person.
Please note as we are in a busy food market it is only possible to park across from us on ST Cross ST, off Hatton Garden, but if you call us, we will gladly come help carry items in.
Volunteering at the boutique
"Something second-hand is an item of great resource and value and love, it's so good it wasn't chucked in its past life. A plus for the environment, a plus for the people that the shop is raising money for." Continue to read Pipee's story by clicking on the link
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-stories/pipee/
Are you an organisation or corporate company?
Do you have an idea to help fundraise for our charity boutique? Whether this is a take over day, a pop-up shop or hosting an event, we'd love to hear from you!
If you have an idea, or would like to discuss corporate fundraising or volunteering opportunities, email us on leatherlane@ageukcamden.org.uk
Gift Aid It
If you're a UK taxpayer, please consider Gift Aid. Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra, but of course it means we're able to raise more from your donation.
To find out more and apply, click below.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/get-involved/donate/gift-aid/
Our Impact
As well as raising money through shop sales and our ebay page, we run monthly events at the boutique to bring the community together, promote our work and raise vital funds. This year, events have included a Summer Style Edit pop up shop, Pride Month celebrations, Style Soirees selling curated items from friends of the boutique and a charity advent calendar.
This year, thanks to a £5,000 grant from the B&Q Foundation, we closed for a re-fit of the boutique over December. In January 2024, we re-opened with a fresh new look including a new till point, display units and window fittings. The re-fit received wonderful feedback from customers, volunteers and staff, and it allows us to really showcase our beautiful merchandise.
Last year, 11 regular volunteers gave over 2068 hours of their time, and with your donations, we were able to raise over £100,000 to support older people in Camden. Read our full Impact Report for 2023-2024 below.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/about-us/annual-review-and-accounts/
Follow us on Instagram!
Be the first to know about the treasures we have in store and exciting upcoming events via our Instagram page @ageukcamdenboutique