How bargain buys raise big money
The chain of Saint Catherine's Hospice shops are crucial element of its fundraising
Whether we admit it or not, all of us love a bargain. For that reason, charity shops are fast becoming as renowned on the high street for quality and value as the well-known chain stores.
They offer an endless solution to so many problems. For those watching their pennies or those who love a bargain, the Saint Catherine’s Hospice shops offer good quality pre-loved goods at reasonable prices. The shops raise around £1 million every year, so by purchasing or donating you are directly supporting patient care.
So whatever you are looking for, why not make Saint Catherine’s Hospice shops your first port of call.
For those in search of designer labels there’s always plenty around the shops. Spotted recently were Vivienne Westwood, Liberty and Laura Ashley. There’s also a great range of stunning evening and cocktail dresses to suit every taste and size coming into the shops in readiness for the party season.
Brides on a budget and mothers of the bride too should really consider looking at the wedding gowns and occasion fashion in many of the shops. There are stunning hats, bags and shoes and ensembles all there at bargain prices. The male wedding party can also find some sartorially elegant attire including waistcoats, shirts and suits.
Invited to a fancy dress or having to make a costume for the school play? Then look no further than the Saint Catherine’s shops. There’s a whole diverse range of things that are either ready made or which can be adapted into almost anything
Furnishing your first home, student flat or a just a lover of an eclectic mix of furnishings and home ware. Then you’ll be spoilt for choice with crockery, ornaments, pictures, glassware and vintage fabrics on offer and look out for the current must-haves of vinyl records, vintage books and suitcases.
TV programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and Master Chef have created a renewed interest in cooking and baking and suddenly spending time in the kitchen has become very fashionable.
So if youare looking for items, either large or small, for your kitchen look no further than the hospice shops. You’ll find some fabulous items at bargain prices including small electrical goods to help you along the way to becoming a ‘domestic goddess.’
The furniture shop in Victoria Road is an Aladdin’s cave of affordable pieces. The popularity of upcycling and repainting has made it the perfect place to seek out that most wanted item for your home.
The Pickering shop has developed quite a reputation with those attending the war-time weekends with its range of vintage fashion items, while the Whitby shop dyes donated wedding dresses black in readiness for visitors at the famous goth weekend.
And as it’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas, the hospice range of Christmas cards and calendars are now in stock in all Saint Catherine’s shops.