New charity shop opens at Sixfields tip and it’s easier to visit than you might think

The charity shop – supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice – will be open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm and is the second of its kind at a West Northants tip.

Visitors will not need to book one of the new tip slots to be able to access the facility at the Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre in Walter Tull Way.

Operated in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice, the shop will offer residents a convenient and sustainable way to donate and purchase pre-loved items, helping to reduce waste, support local charity work, and promote a ‘circular economy’.

Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity funds specialist end of life care for people living with a life-limiting illness. The charity supports patients, their families and those who care for them across West Northamptonshire. Earlier this year, WNC entered a new contract with FCC Environment, to manage all six recycling centres across the area – Sixfields, Ecton Lane, Daventry, Towcester and Brixworth Household Recycling Centres and Farthinghoe Recycling and Reuse Centre.

The new re-use Sixfields shop is the second of its kind following on from the long-established shop at Farthinghoe Recycling Centre and is one of a series of changes being made, including all centres now opening 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm.

Cllr Nigel Stansfield, Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “I was delighted to officially open the new shop at Sixfields HWRC. It is a fantastic initiative that empowers residents to make a real difference, giving pre-loved items a second life, reducing landfill waste, and directly supporting the work of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

“By donating and shopping here, residents are not only helping protect our environment but also contributing to compassionate care for those in our community who need it most. We’re proud to collaborate with a charity that plays such a meaningful role locally, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.”

FCC Operations Director Chris Ellis said: “FCC operates 6 HWRC’s in West Northamptonshire and since this contract started we have been working with our partners to make this shop a reality so today is a real milestone for us all. Encouraging reuse through a network of shops, some 14 now across the UK, is something we at FCC believe strongly in and are committed to and I am sure this shop will thrive for years to come helping to make the circular economy a reality here in West Northants.”

Maya Joseph-Hussain, CEO of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity added: “We are excited to open our new re-use store in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and FCC. The re-use store will sell pre-loved items and generate much needed funds for end-of-life care. We look forward to welcoming residents to our new store from today as it starts to support us delivering our vital care in the community.”

Residents can donate reusable items at any of the six HWRCs across West Northants. These items are then sold at the re-use shops at Farthinghoe and Sixfields.

People are encouraged to bring reusable items such as furniture, small appliances, books, and toys when visiting the recycling centres.