The East Lancashire Hospice charity shop in Great Harwood is set to unveil a brand-new look this December, marking an exciting new chapter for the charity shop.
After many years on the high street, the shop is evolving its offer. With growing competition from other charity retailers, East Lancashire Hospice is taking bold steps to differentiate its presence, securing the future of the shop. As the shop plays a vital role in funding hospice care, ensuring its long-term sustainability is essential.
To prepare for the refurbishment, the Great Harwood shop will become an outlet store for the month of November, with all clothing priced at just £1. The clearance is an opportunity for the community to support the Hospice while picking up incredible bargains, perfect timing for winter wardrobes and early Christmas preparations.
The shop will close for refurbishment on 3rd December and will reopen on Friday, 19th December, relaunching as East Lancashire Hospice Kids, a dedicated children’s charity shop; offering pre-loved clothes, toys, books, and accessories for families across the area.
Great Harwood is home to many young families, with 25% of households having dependent children, making the new shop a perfect fit for the community.
This transformation follows the success of the Hospice’s Kids shop in Clitheroe, which, since opening over a year ago, has:
- Sold 18,818 items of children’s clothing
- Saved 34,465 items from landfill
- Found new homes for 8,660 toys
- Sold 4,801 children’s books
- Saved an estimated 112,000 kg of carbon emissions through the sale of pre-loved goods
The Hospice hopes to replicate this positive impact in Great Harwood.
The refurbishment has been generously funded by The Senator Group, who have donated all materials and labour, free of charge, to help keep the Great Harwood shop thriving on the high street.
The Hospice is inviting the community to come along on Friday, 19th December, as it officially launches the new children’s shop. The first 50 shoppers will walk away with a complimentary gift bag.
Claire Shilton, Head of Retail, at East Lancashire Hospice, shared,
“I am incredibly excited about the transformation of this shop into a vibrant and playful space! We can’t wait for all the parents of Great Harwood and their little ones to explore this new venture, whether that’s trying out our toys or finding their new fashion statement.”
East Lancashire Hospice relies on its retail income, so ensuring the charity shops remain successful is essential in helping the Hospice continue delivering specialist care across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
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