Community

A place to connect.

The Age Connects West Midlands Charity Shop in Boldmere is much more than a place to browse and buy. It's a friendly, welcoming community space where people come not just for great value items, but for conversation, connection and a sense of belonging.

The Boldmere Charity Shop front entrance with large curved sign and display windows

Every visit, donation and purchase helps strengthen our local community and supports older adults and residents across Birmingham.

A Place to Connect

Where conversations come as easily as the bargains

For many people, popping into the shop is as much about human connection as it is about shopping. Our shop offers:

  • A warm, friendly welcome
  • Opportunities to chat with volunteers and familiar faces
  • A relaxed, social environment where everyone is welcome

Whether someone stays for a short browse or a longer conversation, the shop helps reduce isolation and brings people together naturally.

Championing recycling & sustainability

Good for your wallet. Good for the planet. By giving pre-loved items a new home, our charity shop proudly promotes recycling, upcycling and sustainable living.

Every donated item - from clothing and accessories to books and homeware - helps:

  • Reduce waste and landfill
  • Extend the life of quality, usable goods
  • Support environmentally responsible shopping
  • Offer affordable alternatives to buying new

Shopping and donating with us is a simple way to make a positive environmental choice.

Great Value for Small Prices

Affordable finds that make a real difference

Our shelves are filled with good‑quality items at small, affordable prices, making the shop accessible to everyone. Visitors can enjoy:

  • Regularly refreshed stock
  • Bargains on everyday essentials
  • Unique and vintage finds
  • Affordable gifts and home items

Every purchase directly supports ACWM's work across the city.

Supporting local people when it matters most

Through close partnership with our Advice & Information team, the Boldmere Charity Shop helps discreetly support individuals and families facing hardship.

When someone is identified as being in need, we can provide:

  • Clothing
  • Household items
  • Essential everyday goods

Items are offered at no cost, ensuring people receive support with kindness, respect, and dignity.

Donate to Our Boldmere Charity Shop

Your donations make a lasting difference

Donations are the heart of our charity shop and every item you give helps support people in our community.

We warmly welcome donations of:

  • Good-quality clothing and accessories
  • Shoes, bags, and jewellery
  • Homeware and small household items
  • Books and bric-a-brac

Why Donate?

  • Help reduce waste and support recycling
  • Provide affordable essentials for others
  • Support people facing financial hardship
  • Fund vital services for older adults
  • Strengthen community connection and wellbeing

If it's good enough to pass on, it's good enough to donate.

Donations can be dropped off directly at our Boldmere shop (please check opening hours or speak to a team member for any item guidelines) and don't forget to sign up to our gift aid if you are a tax payer.

Visit or get in touch

Pop in to see us, or get in touch to find out more.

Address: 76–78 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TJ

Tel: 0121 362 3650

Email: hello@ageconnectswm.org.uk

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Inside the Boldmere charity shop with rails of clothes, books and bric-a-bracA row of vintage hardback books on a shelf in the charity shopRails of donated clothing in the Boldmere charity shop