Our mission:
To be a leading re-use organisation that supports the Marlborough community”
The goods we sell are generously donated and range from beds and linen, kitchen wares, magazines, clothing, outdoor equipment, furniture, jewellery and plants. In fact pretty much everything except whiteware and TVs.
At The Blue Door we're focussed on:
- Helping those in our community who are struggling financially - through the donation of goods;
- Protecting the environment by encouraging the community to recycle, reuse and restore (rather than get rid of) unwanted goods; and
- Paying it back to the Marlborough community by providing financial grants to community organisations for charitable purposes.
We have a major point of difference from all the other charity shops in Marlborough in that all profits are given back to local not-for-profit organisations in need of extra funding.
In the 20 years we have been operating, The Blue Door has given out more than $500,000 in grants.
History
In 1998 the opening of Marlborough's first recycling shop was the brainchild of Beverley Kingston who wanted to make donated surplus household effects available to people in need. The concept of recycling was very novel at the time but by 2001 Marlborough people had become converts. The Blue Door was established as a successful enterprise and needed a much larger shop so moved to premises in Charles Street. When extra showroom space became a pressing need it moved once more in March 2014 to 46 Seymour Street. The Blue Door occupies a high profile spot on the main road. The shop is manned by permanent staff and a very willing band of volunteers - although more volunteers are always needed.
Shop hours & details
Address: 46 Seymour St, Blenheim, 7201 (opposite Noel Leeming).
Our shop hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm, and Saturday 9.00am to 2.00pm.
We have EFTPOS and can do pick-ups and deliveries.
Goods (either paid or unpaid) can be held for up to a week.
How to donate
Please deliver items for donation to our drop-off area at the shop during shop hours (9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or 9.00am to 2.00pm Saturdays).
We can also arrange pick-up and deliveries on Tuesday and Friday mornings between 9am and 12pm.
How to volunteer
Please contact us at the shop (phone: 03 5794353, email: thebluedoor@xtra.co.nz or pop in) to enquire whether there are current vacancies for volunteers. We'd love to hear from you.
