Berwickshire's local charity — since 1971
Making a
difference
in Berwickshire
Three charity shops, a Reuse Hub, and a community of volunteers — all working together to reduce waste, fight poverty, and support the people of Berwickshire.
What we do
From pre-loved bargains to community volunteering — everything Bavs does is rooted in making Berwickshire a better place to live.
Charity Shops
Three shops across Berwickshire — Duns, Coldstream, and Eyemouth — stocked with pre-loved clothing, books, homeware, and more.
Find a shopReuse Hub
Our Chirnside hub prevents unwanted furniture from going to waste — accepting donations and finding new homes for pre-loved furniture, bric-a-brac, soft furnishings and more.
Visit the hubVolunteering
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of Bavs. Whether in the shops, at the hub, or out in the community — there's a role for everyone.
Get involvedFundraising
From Gift Aid to Easyfundraising, from funding applications to donations — every penny raised goes back into our community.
Support usOur charity shops
Three locations across Berwickshire — always stocked with something new.
Latest from Bavs
News, volunteer stories, and community updates.
Our Shops Are Getting a Facelift
Could You Be a Bavs Volunteer?
Smith's Yard, Berwickshire Road, Chirnside TD11 3XG
Berwickshire Reuse Hub
Our Reuse Hub is on a mission to keep good furniture and household items out of landfill — and back into the homes of people who need them. Please note we do not accept clothing — for clothing donations please visit one of our charity shops.
Our impact in Berwickshire
Every purchase, every donation, every volunteer hour — it all adds up.
* Approximate figures. Annual period October–September.
Boost your donation with Gift Aid
If you're a UK taxpayer and you donate goods to our shops, Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 raised from the sale of those items — at absolutely no extra cost to you. Please note Gift Aid applies to donated goods sold in our shops, not to cash donations. And if you shop online, Easyfundraising lets your everyday purchases raise funds for Bavs for free.
Donate items — give them a second life
Got clothing, furniture, books or bric-a-brac you no longer need? Donating to Bavs keeps good items out of landfill and funds our work in the community.
- Clothing, shoes & accessories → any shop
- Books, CDs, DVDs → any shop
- Furniture & homeware → Reuse Hub
- All items must be clean, in good working order and ready for resale. Ask yourself "Would I buy this?" — if the answer is no, it's off to the recycling centre it goes