Our charity boutique
“A fabulous hidden gem of a charity boutique!”
A treasure trove, full to the brim with secondhand delights, it's a great place to get your hands on affordable designer and vintage clothes, homewares, antiques, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records and books.
Ayoka means ‘joy’ in Yoruba and the shop was called this long before St Margaret’s House took over running it.
The shop is run completely on donations from the Bethnal Green community and all funds raised from the sales we make go straight back into our work at St. Margaret’s House.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A community charity boutique with heart
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Donate something wonderful!
Ayoka depends upon your donations. We are more than happy to take unwanted items that need new homes. Please see the list below of what we can and cannot accept and sell. You can drop off items during our opening hours or kindly bring them to The Gallery Café when Ayoka is closed. Thank you.
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Volunteer at Ayoka
Ayoka would not operate without the dedication and support of our volunteers. They’re a huge part of why our customers keep coming back again and again. If you’d like to volunteer at Ayoka, please enquire below.
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We're on the 'Gram...
We have an Instagram account where we post pics of great items, often designer, that find their way to us. Drop us a message in the comments if you are interested in the item!
Charity Shop Hop!
This exciting campaign launched in June and has become a great ongoing community project for Ayoka and all the fantastic charity shops that contributed to making it possible.
We’re on the ’gram …
What can I donate?
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Fashion & vintage clothing
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Bags & accessories
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Shoes & sneakers
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Jewellery & watches
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Books, games, vinyl & DVDs
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Homeware & décor
Why everybody loves Ayoka…
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★★★★★
“The most down to earth charity shop of all charity shops, it’s worth in kindness and love too invaluable and priceless which no amount of money can buy. Thank you Nigel for making your space a real diamond of delights!”
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★★★★★
“I’ve picked up items from here for a great price. Lovely staff too.”
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★★★★★
“A unique place with a very friendly atmosphere and attention to every customer. Really appreciated them for their time and help in attempts to find the required present!”
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★★★★★
“Friendly customer service and lovely secondhand items at a fair price!”
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★★★★★
“Love this charity shop!!”
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★★★★★
“Lovely staff working in this nice little Charity Shop that supports the amazing free/low-cost diverse range of activities at St. Margaret's House.”
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★★★★★
“Great charity store with many wonderful items and clothing to find.“
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★★★★★
“Tiny lil’ charity shop with incredible finds. Designer/vintage items at sub-tenner prices.”
Address
Ayoka Charity Boutique
St. Margaret's House
23 Old Ford Road
Bethnal Green
London
E2 9PJ
Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Open Sunday: 10am-4pm
Underground
Bethnal Green Underground Station (Central Line), 5 minutes walk away.
Bus
Services: 8, 106, 254, 309, 388, D3, D6
Car
There should be parking in Victoria Park Square, Approach Road, and other surrounding roads.