A CHARITY shop in Worcester city centre will close temporarily from Monday May 18 for a revamp.
St Richard’s Hospice charity shop on St Swithin’s Street must carry out essential maintenance as part of a new lease on the premises. The charity will also redecorate the inside and outside of the shop for the first time in its 11-year occupancy.
Thanks to the generous donations of the community and the dedication of staff and volunteers, the St Swithin’s shop has generated over £5 million in sales for the charity since it opened in 2015.
Danny Corns, associate director of retail operations at St Richard’s, said: “We want to make sure that our flagship shop continues to perform well, so that we can keep investing in hospice care for the people of Worcestershire.
“This work will create an improved experience for our valued customers, volunteers and staff. This will allow us to maximise the income we can generate from donated items, which in turn helps fund our care.”
Work to the shop will include installation of a much-needed new lift, which will take six weeks to complete.
While the shop is closed, donations can be taken to the St Richard’s charity shop on Mealcheapen Street, which is just a short walk away.
