Autism Jersey Boutique, A Talking Shop!
Shop, volunteer, donate
Our move to 13 The Parade has been everything we wanted it to be and much more!
The Boutique is now a very different operation compared to that of the old shop. We took a lot of time planning the shop re-fit and how the retail, preparation and stock areas would work. Simply having the space to sort donations, store out of season stock and prepare items ready for sale, has meant that we can respond quickly to changing weather conditions or specific requests. If you spend any time in the Boutique, you will likely hear the words “well-oiled machine”! We continue to be known as the charity shop with quality stock. This is all down to the support of those who donate to us and the wonderful quality donations we receive. Whether it is a Primark purchase or a designer piece from Armani, we strive to ensure all stock is in good condition, clean and well presented. Our window displays still receive many compliments and whilst they tend to be much simpler than in Bath Street, they are eye catching and can be seen well by passing traffic in the Parade.
Information, advice, support
A large function and contribution of the Boutique which cannot have a financial value placed upon it, is the support we offer to parents and people on the Spectrum. We have sat, drank tea, listened, chatted and shared our experiences with a number of family members. Having a dedicated private space to be able to offer this has been useful, and we hope it is helpful to those people who have dropped in to see us. We are available to anyone who needs to talk during Boutique opening hours.
We continue to offer meaningful work experience to autistic adults in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment. This has been more structured and targeted than we were able to offer in Bath Street.
We always need your donations, so please do consider us if you have any unwanted items. As we continue to expand our opening hours, we will also need more volunteers, so if you find yourself with some free time you would like to put to good use, please do get in contact with us.
Here for you
If you would like to shop, volunteer or donate or need information, advice or support please contact Karen and Catherine, Boutique Managers.
✉ AJBoutique@autismjersey.org
☎ 01534 871678
Take a peek inside our Boutique…
