About Us
At Pretty Unique Boutique, we are passionate about building a strong and supportive community.
Our gift shop, based in Cumbernauld, stocks a range of local handmade and artisan products, as well as pre-loved items such as clothing, furniture and jewellery.
Founded in 2016, Pretty Unique Boutique CIC is a non-profit company looking out for the local interests of people in Chryston, Muirhead, and the surrounding villages in North Lanarkshire.
Caring for the planet and one another, we take pride in providing a community space where people can join craft classes and workshops or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat with new and like-minded people.
What We Sell
We Stock an Exciting Range of Local, Quality Products from Recycled Furniture to Vintage Gifts & Crafts, all Locally Produced.
• Gifts & Crafts
• Recycled China
• Cushions
• Jewellery
• Greeting Cards
• Gemstones / Insence
• Ladies, Gents & Children's Clothing
• Upcycled Furniture
• Candles
• Knitwear
• Tartan Gifts
• Frenchic Paint
• Shoes
• Locally Made Honey
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Frequently Asked Questions
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WHY BE A COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY RATHER THAN A CHARITY?While charitable status has various advantages for the majority of organisations operating for the public benefit, community interest companies (CIC) are typically set up by entrepreneurs who want to do good in forms other than charity. Reasons may include: Flexibility and Adaptability – They are looking to work for the community benefit, but with the relative freedom of the non-charitable company structure to identify and adapt to new circumstances, while still maintaining a clear assurance of not-for-profit distribution status. Wider Community Interest – The definition of community interest for CICs covers work outside of the public interest test for charity organisations. Social Enterprise – Some organisations are more suitable for social enterprise status than charity status.
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WHAT CAN I DONATE?Pretty Unique Boutique CIC accepts donations of the following undamaged items: Clean Clothing and Footwear Jewellery Handbags Bric-a-Brac Arts and Crafts Materials Wooden Toys Complete Puzzles and Games Small Items of Furniture in Good Condition Plates, Mugs, Cups, and Cutlery Prams, Pushchairs, and Other Baby Items in Good Condition
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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE MONEY?As a not-for-profit community organisation, we have to meet the running costs of commercial premises, including rent, heating, and lighting, as well as paying public liability insurance, auditors’ fees, and other costs. We also have some staff costs associated with the administration and running of the enterprise. Our annual accounts are audited and lodged with Companies House.
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DO YOU STOCK FRENCHIC PAINT?We stock a full range of Frenchic paint and products, including Al Fresco and Lazy range colours. Additionally, we stock sachets of Frenchic wall paint, and we are happy to order full tins of wall paint for customers once they have paid a deposit.
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HOW DO I BOOK A WORKSHOP PLACE?You can book a class or workshop place online or in-person by into the shop or getting in touch with us via our website, Facebook, email, or phone. We will issue you an invoice and once this has been paid, your place in the workshop is secured. All payments taken online are via secure payment link processed by GoCardless.
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DO YOU ONLY ACCEPT CASH?We can accept cash or card payments.
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DO YOU STOCK LOCALLY PRODUCED ITEMS?Our range of locally produced items includes: Caurnie Soaps from Kirkintilloch Honey from Chryston Wood Turning from Condorrat Cards from Gartcosh Tablet from The Tablet Fairy in Lennoxtown Upcycled Vintage China Baby Knitting