Discover Ganddee: Your guide to thrifting adventures across the UK

For charity shop enthusiasts and sustainable fashion lovers, finding hidden gems in your local area just got easier. Ganddee, the UK and Ireland's dedicated thrifting app, is revolutionising how people discover and visit second-hand shops, charity shops, vintage markets, car boot sales, and pop-up events.

What is Ganddee?

Ganddee is a map-first mobile app that helps you thrift in person, connecting users with charity shops, vintage stores, flea markets, car boot sales and pop-ups across the UK and Ireland. Think of it as your personal guide to every thrifting opportunity in your area.

The app makes it simple to plan shopping trips, discover new locations, and share your finds with a community of like-minded thrifters.

Unlike online resale platforms such as Vinted or Depop, Ganddee focuses exclusively on helping people shop second-hand in real life. The app provides comprehensive information about each location, including opening hours, what you can expect to find, and user reviews from fellow thrifters.

The founders and their mission

Ganddee was founded by Antoine Rondelet and Ankit Agrawal, who met through an online climate-tech community. After launching successfully in London at the end of 2023, they quickly expanded to cover other areas in the UK. Antoine, who previously worked as Head of Research in a London-based FinTech, brings extensive startup expertise, while Ankit contributes over a decade of engineering experience from his time at Amazon and Shopify.

Gandeee cofounders: Antoine Rondelet (left) and Ankit Agrawal (right)

Their motivation stems from a desire to make sustainable shopping accessible to everyone. As CEO Antoine Rondelet explains, thrifting isn't about scrolling on your sofa - it's about going on a treasure hunt and having fun with friends. The founders recognised that while many people want to shop sustainably, finding local second-hand options can be time-consuming and frustrating. Ganddee solves this problem by mapping every thrifting opportunity in one convenient place.

Key features that make thrifting easy

Ganddee offers a range of features designed to enhance your thrifting experience:

• Location Discovery: The app's map interface shows every second-hand shop, charity shop, and vintage market in your area, making it easy to plan efficient shopping routes.

• Community Sharing: Users can share photos of their thrifted finds, inspiring others and showcasing what's available at different locations.

• Personalised Lists: Create custom lists of shops you want to visit, perfect for planning weekend thrifting trips with friends.

• Event Notifications: Never miss a car boot sale, flea market, or vintage pop-up event in your area with timely notifications.

• Exclusive Discounts: Ganddee partners with listed shops to offer users special discounts and deals, helping you save money while shopping sustainably.

• User Reviews: Read experiences from other thrifters to help you decide which shops to visit first.

Why in-person thrifting matters

While online second-hand shopping has its place, in-person thrifting offers unique benefits that Ganddee helps you maximize. Shopping in real life means you can inspect items carefully, try on clothing to ensure the perfect fit, and avoid the packaging waste and delivery emissions associated with online shopping. There's also an undeniable social element—thrifting with friends turns shopping into an enjoyable day out rather than a solitary online scroll.

For charity shops specifically, in-person visits help support local communities directly. Every purchase contributes to the vital work of charities, and by using Ganddee to discover charity shops in your area, you're more likely to support a diverse range of causes. The thrill of finding an unexpected treasure simply cannot be replicated online.

Ganddee also helps combat fast fashion by making sustainable alternatives more accessible. When second-hand shopping is as convenient as buying new items, more people are likely to choose the sustainable option.

Getting started

Ganddee is available for free on both iOS and Android. Once downloaded, you can immediately start exploring thrifting opportunities in your area. The app covers locations across the UK and Ireland, from major cities to smaller towns, with the community continuously suggesting new shops to be added.

Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just beginning your sustainable shopping journey, Ganddee makes it easier than ever to discover charity shops, support good causes, and find unique treasures in your local area. The app transforms what could be a time-consuming search into a simple, enjoyable experience—bringing you one step closer to a more sustainable wardrobe.

Learn more about Ganddee on their website, plus find links to download the app.