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Thrive at The Hive

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What you need to know

Thrive at the Hive launched in 2019. As a team we wanted to focus on reducing landfill of homeware and clothes. Thrive at the Hive is a space to access essential items.

We stock:

  • clothing from new-born to seniors
  • kitchen and homeware items
  • shoes for all sizes
  • toys
  • children's books and;
  • some essential larger items such as buggies

Everything is donated to us by the community. We ensure the quality and cleanliness is of a high standard.

Everything is available on a pay-as-you-feel basis. This means you can give as much or as little as you like for your items. All money donations go back into our community projects.

Opening times

You can visit us on a drop in basis at Thrive on:

  • Monday - Friday: 10am - 2pm

Donating items to us 

To donate items for Thrive at The Hive you must contact the Community Wellbeing Team first. We only accept items from our donation shout-outs that are posted on our Facebook page (opens new window).

Do not drop-off donations without an appointment or include any items that we do not need.

If you cannot get to us

If you cannot get to us but need items, request a bundle and we will deliver it to your home. We will need to know:

  • your address
  • items needed
  • any relevant sizing or age categories

Volunteer for us

We have volunteering opportunities at Thrive at The Hive. If you are interested in volunteering, get in touch via the contact details below.

Contact us

Telephone: 01483 444150

Email Address: community.wellbeing@guildford.gov.uk