The Community Shop

Again I want to update my review on this because I am so happy with things that I have found there. Whenever I go charity shopping it usually has a purpose. This time I went looking for VHS tapes and boy, they had loads!
They are 25p or 5 for £1 which is great. I searched through the small stacks they had out, and the lady also invited me to go search the shelves in the back where they had so many more.
Staff were great and always lovely even if you are just looking around.
Will say it before and say it again, it isn’t the prettiest place ever, but if you are looking for certain things VHS, vinyl, books, spare fabric, or trinkets I would much rather go to woodhouse and shop here than be up in headingley with all the expensive ‘charity’ shops.

What a lovely charity shop! My Mum and I had gone for a wander in Meanwood on our return to Leeds and we nipped in here, drawn in by the delights in the window. They had a number of gorgeous tea sets, bowls and other things in the window so we nipped in for a proper rummage.
I managed to pick up a huge coffee pot set for five pounds and a large fruit bowl for three pounds, all specially wrapped up by the lovely staff. It has to be said they were particularly helpful and friendly, which is wonderful given that I’m assuming they’re volunteers.
The shop was abuzz with folks looking for a bargain, and whilst the majority of the space is taken up with clothing, there’s plenty of ornamentals, kitchen ware, games, and other oddments to pick up. If you’ve the patience to rummage through you’re sure to find a fab new frock, pair of trousers, tea set and much more.
A delightful find and I shall be back soon!

This is an absolute gem among Leeds’ charity shops. A quick glance in the window revealed an amazing display of vintage china ornaments, crockery and trays with some very unusual and charming pieces. Darting straight in I wasn’t disappointed as there was many an OTT vintage hat displayed high on the walls and a determined search through the rails and shelves yielded yet more bargainous finds.
The Community Shop does have many average charity shop items, but within them you’re guaranteed to find some lovely bits and bobs — a treat for any junk shop enthusiast!

If you’re into charity shops, live in Leeds and haven’t been here then what are you playing at? Admittedly, it is off the student-​beaten track all the way over in Meanwood but is worth the 20-​minute trek from Headingley.
It puts the over-​priced ‘vintage’ shops to shame with its good old fashioned charity shop ethos, which I experienced first-​hand when I went to buy some knitting needles. There was a massive vase full of all sizes of needle marked 50p. When I went to pay (full of glee at the tiny expense) the woman behind the counter, after much deliberation and consulting with other volunteers in the shop, was sure they were only supposed to be 25p a pair! And knitting needles are not its only delight. They have loads of books for adults and children in one shop and clothes in the shop right next door. Outside you can find an array of shoes, crockery, and games, even occasionally a hula-​hoop! If you’re looking for something particular its always worth asking the staff who are more than happy to have a look in the back or let you know where else you might find it. Sometimes you can even find obscure items such as 20 dice in one box.

Something amazing must have happened, some special delivery that was advertised in the local area, this cannot be just and average busy day. The shop was rammed with happy customers rooting through the walls of books and boxes of clothes. This courtyard of cheap/​useful shops is rife with people on a bargain mission and others shall not get in their way and it is no surprise as there are wonderful goodies to lay your hands on and not just books and clothes but all the usual array of discarded yet reusable items; tea-​sets, cutlery, household items such as curtains, clothes-​airers on and on I could list. This is a big and wonderful shop. If you have the time and fancy looking through old junk to find a few treasures this is a good place to start.

Greatest and cheapest ‘charity shop’ I’ve ever been to. Good for clothes, books toys, and random stuff. Staff friendly and very helpful. Always worth asking if you’re looking for something they haven’t got out. Love it.

my favorite charity shop ever! grew up in the area & always call in when back in the area, has a bit of everything & the prices are half that of any other charity shop.
it used to be only one shop unit but a few years back expanded & the 2^nd unit is full of books, i got 3 dan brown books for under £3 for the lot! i never leave with nothing.
the money from the community shop goes back into the local community, helping people & families set up there homes, keep their homes etc by providing essentials, like cookers etc to the ones who really need it.