Anybody can access the Sherwood Exchange although we do ask that you bring items to our exchange to add towards surplus food we get from local supermarkets and buy in from FareShare Midlands to ensure we have plenty of food and supplies for everyone.
We glady accept the following items which in exchange for a basket of groceries and bag of clothing and/or children’s toys.
We take in the following donations
Unopened tins, packets and jars or food
Pasta, rice, noodles, cereals
Tea, coffee, juice, cordial
Fresh fruit and veg
Pet food
Nappies and sanitary products
Unused toiletries
Adult and children’s clothing and shoes
Small children’s toys
Please note, we don’t take in the following items due to food and health and safety protocols
milk ,cheese and any other diary items
Frozen, defrosted or any refrigerated ready meals
Ready to eat foods such as sandwiches,
Cooked or refrigerated meats
Household accessories/ Bric A Brac
Soft Furnishings
Large kids’ toys
Prams baby chairs
Please bring donations only during our Saturday opening hours. Items left outside when we’re closed can lead to fly-tipping at the Place Activity Centre. Questions about what to donate? Email thesherwoodexchange@outlook.com or message us on Facebook. We’re a volunteer team, so replies may take a little longer during busy times.
Entry fee
Every household can access 1 basket of shopping plus a bag of clothing and children’s toys for £2.00
We will reduce this fee to £1.00 if you bring an item to donate.
Please let us know if you are having difficulty affording this fee or food and our friendly team of volunteers will refer you to a food bank.
Please note we’re NOT a food bank, we are set up to encourage sharing and reduce food waste and have rent, food costs and other overheads to cover through funds raised through entry fees.
2026 Opening times
The Sherwood Exchange is open on Saturdays in 2026 on the following dates
Sat 17th January 11.30-2pm
Sat 24th January 11.30-2pm
Sat 31st January 11.30-2pm
Sat 14th February 11.30-2pm
Sat 28th February 11.30-2pm
Saturday, 14th March 11.30-2pm
Saturday 28th March 11.30-2pm
Saturday, 11th April 11.30-2pm
Saturday 25th April 11.30-2pm
Saturday 9th May 12-2pm
Saturday 23rd May 12-2pm
Saturday 6th June 12-2pm
Saturday 20th June 12-2pm
Saturday July 4th 12-2pm
Saturday 18th July 12-2pm
Saturday 1st August 12-2pm
Saturday 15th August 12-2pm
Saturday 29th August 12-2pm
Saturday 12th September 11.30-2pm
Saturday 26th September 11.30-2pm
Saturday 10th October 11.30-2pm
Saturday 24th October 11.30-2pm
Saturday 7th November 11.30-2pm
Saturday 21st November 11.30-2pm
Saturday 5th December 11.30-2pm
Saturday 19th December 11.30-2pm