Our history

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Hummingbird Hubs began in 2020 when we have gifted the local community with over 4000 easter eggs, over 6000 Christmas gifts for children and elderley, and over 100 laptops and 100 mobile phones for local schools during lockdown. It was then that we were approached by a local school to provide a clothing pack for a pupil.... and the clothing bank was born.

For 12 months during Covid we ran the clothing bank from my cellar and loft,  making packs up for people in need... always with the dream of having our very own 'fretail' shop where people could come and donate, swap and take what they needed, without the stigma of using a clothing bank. 

We started to look for premises and we received National Lottery funding to rent our little HQ back in March 2022.  Since The Hummingbird Project North West opened its doors  we have helped thousands of individuals and families - we have regifted hundreds of tonnes of clothing, uniform, shoes and baby equipment, all donated by the community and regifted to those in need in our community 

We provide preloved and new items of adult, baby and children's clothing, as well as home furnishings, toiletries, work wear, school uniform and baby items such as prams and cots 

We are based in Glossop, Derbyshire but serve the wider community of Derbyshire, High Peak, Tameside and even Greater Manchester

Everyone is welcome at our clothing hub! 

We help: 

Those who cannot afford to buy clothing or toiletries 

Those fleeing a bad situation and in need of emergency items 

Those whose funds aren't stretching as far as they used to

Salaried households who need an extra bit of help

Those who are passionate about sustainability and recycling

Those who prefer to buy local and pre loved to help the environment

Our Pioneering 'Fretail' shopping experience is one of a kind and is open to the public Mon, Weds, Fri and Saturdays 

We want to remove the stigma attached to clothing banks and see 'Community Powered Clothing Hubs' as a great way to be frugal, fashionable and fight for our Planet, all at the same time! 

Everyone is welcome: 

'Give what you can'

'Take what you need'