W&S Foundation Charity Launches First Pop-Up Shop with Great Success
A Successful First Event
The W&S Foundation Charity is delighted to share the success of our very first pop-up shop, held at Drayton Household Recycling Centre, Oxfordshire.
The shop was open across four days in September between 10am and 2pm. From start to finish, the event was met with fantastic support and enthusiasm from visitors. Even those who didn’t purchase anything stopped to say how much they loved the idea and praised the initiative.
Strong Community Support
We welcomed repeat customers over the course of the week, as well as generous donations, showing just how strongly the community connected with the shop and our mission. This being our very first venture of its kind, we were thrilled to see it exceed expectations. It was not only a fundraising success but also a wonderful way to introduce more people to the work of the W&S Foundation Charity.
Our Mission and Environmental Impact
The W&S Foundation exists to protect and preserve the environment by encouraging reuse, recycling and waste reduction. By giving items a second life, we not only keep valuable resources out of landfill but also make quality, affordable goods available to local people. All proceeds from the pop-up shop go directly towards supporting our environmental projects and community initiatives.
Inspiring Sustainable Living
We were especially encouraged to see how the shop created conversations about sustainability and reuse. Many visitors told us they felt inspired to rethink their own habits, from repairing items at home to donating unwanted goods instead of throwing them away. This shows the real power of community-led initiatives in helping to build a more circular and environmentally responsible way of living.
Looking Ahead
Thanks to the positive feedback and the clear demand, we are excited to announce that the pop-up shop will now become a regular feature. We are already planning our next events, and we look forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces once again.
Thank You
The W&S Foundation team (part of W&S Waste Management) would like to thank everyone who visited, supported, donated, and shopped with us. Together, you are helping us to reduce waste, protect the planet, and strengthen our community.
If you’d like to learn more about the positive impact of the W&S Foundation and the values that guide us, take a look at our social values. You can also read more about W&S Recycling or get in touch with our team here — we’d love to hear from you.
