Preloved goods,
powerful impact.
Every item you donate or purchase helps fund vital community programmes at PICC. Join our cycle of giving — your preloved becomes someone's treasure, and 100% of proceeds go straight back to Preston.
How it works
A straightforward process to turn your unwanted items into community resources — and real change for Preston.
Sort & box
Gather clean, good-quality items you no longer need. Check they're in sellable condition — wearable clothes, readable books, working homeware.
Drop off
Bring your donations to our shop on Community Lane during opening hours. Our friendly volunteers will gratefully receive and sort everything.
We sell, you help
We price, display, and sell your items. 100% of every sale goes directly back into funding PICC's community programmes and gift packs.
What we accept
To keep quality high and our volunteers happy, please check this list before bringing items in.
We gladly accept
Please do not bring
Food assistance and care bundles for our most vulnerable
Our food bank and community aid service prepares food packs and essential care bundles for the most vulnerable members of our community — families in crisis, individuals facing hardship, and those referred to us by local support workers. Assembled with love. Delivered with dignity. Funded 100% by people like you.
Donate £25 online
We'll source and assemble a full food and care pack on your behalf. Every penny goes directly into the pack — nothing deducted.
Donate food and essentials
Drop off non-perishable foods, tinned goods, pasta, rice, toiletries, and personal care items at our food bank collection point in the shop.
Assemble a full pack yourself
Download our checklist, fill a box with food and essential items, and bring it in. A meaningful act of community support, start to finish.
A typical Good Gift Pack
Every pack is assembled with care and tailored where possible to the recipient. Here's what a typical pack contains.
Toiletries
Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and a flannel
Non-perishable food
Tinned goods, pasta, rice, tea, biscuits, and a treat or two
Warm essentials
Thermal socks, gloves or a hat — especially important in winter months
Something to enjoy
A puzzle book, small game, or notepad — because everyone deserves a little joy
A handwritten note
A card from our volunteers or donors — reminding the recipient they are not alone
Basic healthcare
Paracetamol, plasters, and a small first aid supplement where appropriate
Hot drink supplies
Tea bags, instant coffee, hot chocolate sachets, and a small jar of sugar
A small luxury
A bath bomb, candle, or small treat — because dignity matters as much as necessity
Find the shop
We're open six days a week. Come in, browse, donate, or just say hello — everyone is welcome.
🕐 Shop opening hours
🚌 Getting here
Could you spare a few hours a week?
Our charity shop runs entirely on volunteers. Whether you want to serve customers, sort donations, or manage displays — there's a role for you and we'd love to have you.