Thousands of items have been stacked on the shelves including pre-loved clothes, furniture, electrical items, household goods, children’s toys and bric-a-brac with all sales helping to provide vital care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
The shop on Bescot Retail Park measures a whopping 10,000 sq. ft. total space and has a dedicated area for donations received, along with free parking. Volunteers are also being sought to help sort through stock and help with the day-to-day operations of the superstore.
Gary Pettit, Retail Director at Acorns Children’s Hospice, said:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be able to share this first glimpse into our brand-new superstore which features a fantastic range of top-quality items available to buy for amazing prices.
“This is an exciting milestone for us – our first ever store on a retail park. It means we can offer an even greater selection of quality pre-loved items while raising money directly for families caring for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.”
The store is open from 9am to 8pm from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 7pm on Saturdays and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays. It can be contacted on 01922 422508 or by emailing shop.bescot@acorns.org.uk
Donation points have been set up outside the unit, giving supporters an easy way to drop off good-quality items and help keep the shelves stocked. The Bescot superstore team is also appealing for furniture donations, with free collections available which can be arranged by visiting acorns.org.uk/collection or emailing furnituresupport@acorns.org.uk
And if you want to gift your time, volunteering is the perfect way to support Acorns and its care for local children and families.
Gary added:
“It takes a community to keep our network of shops running, from our brilliant shoppers and generous donors to our incredible volunteers who make it all possible.
“Volunteering in our shops and superstores is incredibly rewarding – not only are you bringing them to life on high streets and now retail parks across the region, you’re helping children and families get the care and support they need. If you can spare a day or two or even a couple of hours, please get in touch.”
For further details about becoming a Volunteer visit acorns.org.uk/volunteer
