We are delighted to announce that our Mind Shops in England will open on 12th April.
The safety of our customers, volunteers and shops teams will be our number one priority and we will continue to follow Government guidelines on measures and adaptations required.
Individual risk assessments will be carried out on each shop to ensure staff and volunteers are safe to return. Vulnerable team members will continue to be supported.
All shop staff and volunteers will be provided with face-coverings and protective till screens will be in all shops.
All surfaces will be disinfected regularly and hand sanitizer available in-store.
Contactless payment will be the preferred method.
The number of customers allowed in the stores will be limited and tape will be used to floormark 2m distancing.
Changing rooms will be closed but returns will be accepted in line with policy.
Please note: These requirements are subject to revision as per Government guidance.
Many of you will be worrying about coronavirus and how it might affect your lives. We are here to support you. Our information provides advice on how to look after your mental health during this period.
Mind have over 160 charity shops across England and Wales.
All of the profits from these shops are re-invested directly back into National Mind to help fund vital mental health support services and information to ensure that anyone suffering from a mental health problem has a place to turn.
We sell high quality items donated by you.
We are delighted to get your pre-loved items. Each bag of donations, however small, can help us reach even more people who have mental health problems.
Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer in a Mind shop?
We went out to speak to some of our brilliant volunteers to get their thoughts on the Mind volunteer experience.
A fixture on our high streets since 1961, Mind shops are supported by our amazing volunteers. They're a dedicated bunch, who help us make sure that everyone with a mental health problem has somehwere to turn for advice and support.
There's no need for volunteering to be a big, time-consuming commitment either - even an hour a week could make a huge difference. By joining one of our teams you'll get the opportunity to learn new skills, gain qualifications, make new friends and build your confidence too.
Whether it's sorting and pricing clothes, making sales or getting creative on the shop floor, there's plenty to help out with. Our volunteers also benefit from:
All of our shops will be pleased to accept clothing, accessories, books, records, DVDs, CDs, homewear, linens and children's games and toys.
We also have Mind furniture shops in Alvaston and Hinckley which take donations of electrical goods, furniture and white goods.
Find your nearest shop in the map below, and drop your donations off during opening hours. Some of our shops also offer a collection service, so give them a call if you're not able to get to your local shop in person.
There are some items we cannot accept for safety reasons. Please review this list if you are unsure.
For health & safety reasons, we cannot accept the following items:
If you are a UK tax payer, you can make your donations worth 25% more to us at no extra cost to you. Simply fill in a Gift Aid form in one of our shops when you make your donation. This allows us to claim back the tax you have paid on your donation and is really valuable to us.
We're always on the look out for places where we can open Mind shops.
If you are a landlord or have a property you think may be suitable, have a look at our property requirements and list of target towns and get in touch with Emily Morris, our Head of Property.