Joy as hospice’s charity shops throw open their doors again

OVERGATE HOSPICE were thrilled to reopen all 13 of their charity shops earlier this month, after being closed for the majority of the past 12 months.

The Elland-based hospice relies heavily on the income of their shops across Calderdale, which collectively bring in over £1m each year to support the work of the charity.

For the safety of supporters, staff and volunteers each shop has been closed for the majority of the past year, however as restrictions eased on Monday, April 12, the retail team were thrilled to welcome supporters back across all 13 locations.

“After being closed for so long it has been fantastic to welcome our customers back”

Fiona Fearnley, manager of Overgate’s Todmorden shop, said: “After being closed for so long it has been fantastic to welcome our customers back and to see all of our wonderful volunteers again. We’re lucky to have been really busy in the days since we reopened and it really does feel great to be back where we belong.”

Tracey Broadbent, Head of Retail at Overgate, said: “As a team we are overjoyed to be able to reopen our doors to the people of Calderdale. Our shops are important to the Hospice not only because of the financial support they provide but also because of the relationships

BACK TO BUSINESS: Store managers Fiona Fearnley, Rachel Kent and Pearl Hammond are delighted to welcome customers back to Overgate’s charity shops across Calderdale.

they allow us to create and maintain with our supporters across Calderdale. We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received since reopening on the 12th , in both visits to the shops and donations of items received to help us get back up and running, and we cannot thank our wonderful community enough for their

unwavering dedication and support.”

Tracey added: “We would like to thank our supporters for the fantastic donations we have received in the past few weeks.

“We would like to ask that anyone who plans to donate items calls ahead to ensure we have the capacity to accept them. We also kindly ask that donations

are not left outside of our shops when they are closed.

“Thank you so much for your patience and continued support.”

Further information can be found at overgatehospice.org. uk or by calling the retail team on 01422 387148.

For more information on volunteering at the shops, whether

on a temporary or permanent basis, please call 01422 387145 or email volunteering@overgatehospice.nhs.uk.

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