Meet Nicky, our shop manager

Bovingdon Owned is our new fashion-led charity shop, situated on the High Street in Bovingdon. Since opening in April, the shop has been embraced by the local community.

“Customers tell us we’ve brought the buzz back to the village,” shop manager Nicky said. “We have an incredible crew of local volunteers who keep us up-to-date with what’s going on locally. We’ve been greeted with open arms, and we just want to deliver for the community.”

“A stylist comes in regularly to pull together outfits with accessories so that shoppers can purchase a complete look if they’d like to,” Nicky explained. “There’s also a men’s fashion section, with a mini emporium at the back displaying china, glass, books, toys and bric-a-brac.”

The shop also sells some new goods including honey, chocolate, candles and soap which the team is happy to gift wrap for customers.

Although Bovingdon Owned has only been open for three months, Nicky has seen lots of amazing donations. “We had some beautiful Swarovski jewellery brought in, some 1980s vinyl, and many brand-new items with their tags on.”