Welcome to Proper Job

DEVON’S LEADING COMMUNITY RE-USE CENTRE

Proper Job is an environmental charity dedicated to reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Our vision is to foster a protected and preserved natural environment, empowering local communities to take meaningful action against waste. By conserving resources, we aim to create a healthier and more resilient community for everyone.

Established in 1995, Proper Job is proud to be one of the UK’s pioneering community reuse centres, located on the northeast edge of Dartmoor in Devon. We strive to minimize the unnecessary disposal of materials through education and engagement, encouraging sustainable practices within our community.

At the Resource Centre you can purchase everything from second hand bathtubs, crockery, clothing to garden furniture and construction materials at a significantly reduced price. This not only helps you save money but also contributes to a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

Celebrate 30 Years – Give £30

Help Proper Job thrive for another 30 years. Your £30 donation supports our mission during these financially challenging times and secures the future of our work. We’re focused on expanding our impact—with plans for 2025 and beyond to boost community outreach, grow our volunteer network, and strengthen regional partnerships.

Our Mission is to

Promote Waste Reduction

by advancing the education of the public about all
aspects of waste generation and promoting reduce, reuse, recycle through events
and workshops.

Conserve The Natural Environment

by promoting and advancing
education to protect and preserve the local natural environment. Enabling and
encouraging composting thereby, increasing biodiversity and improving local soil
health.

Provide a service

by maintaining and running a community resource centre and
shop improving the facilities and infrastructure to support our growing service users.

Build A Sustainable Community

by providing meaningful employment and
volunteering opportunities. Supporting local people to be more resourceful and
achieve positive environmental, social and economic impact.

See what we’ve achieved together in 2024 - 2025

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They have a huge selection of products

My favourite is children’s clothing for my son. When he was born, we bought pretty much everything we needed from Proper Job. And now he is growing so fast, we buy his clothes and shoes here as well. He loves to have a look around himself, so I bring him often when I come to browse.

I am a ‘charity shop-person’

I recycle, re-new and only throw things away if nobody else can use it. I’ve always been like that. That ‘s why I pick up things at Proper Job. I can afford to do more of the things I enjoy with the money I save.

Proper Job offers good quality products

It is very varied in what you can find, they have a big selection of everyday stuff. I enjoy the experience of purchasing items, it is exciting that you never know what you might find. I believe that putting money in to something local is important, so it provides local employment too.

Proper Job has a universal appeal

Something for everyone. I have used it for my family and home, my business, my allotment and recently my wedding. Everything from design and decoration to display and detail, even the fabric for customising my dress. Proper Job is part of my lifestyle and as such I find myself very loyal to the place.

I can always find something that I can use ...

even if it is not what I was looking for. The things you don’t expect to find, are the most rewarding. When I visit PJ I always buy something. You can’t be at PJ and not find something to purchase.