Weston Hospicecare is set to open a superstore and donation centre.
The new site will be based at the former Hyundai car showroom on Searle Crescent opposite Waitrose and Toyota.
The charity currently coordinates its retail operation from a depot in Lynx Crescent. It has no function to trade.
The new, larger, site will allow trade and donation operations to take place from one self-sufficient site simultaneously.
Director of Retail, Emma King, say “This is such an exciting project. It’s due to such fantastic support of our customers and donors that we’re able to take this calculated step to grow our retail operation.
“The pandemic has hit the hospice’s retail arm especially hard. After much deliberation, planning, forecasting and risk assessing, we have decided this is the solution to kick start a sustainable source of income for our treasured hospice.
“We cannot wait to open for trading and see our wonderful supporters enjoy visiting the store.”
The hospice plan to open the new store and donation centre by the end of February. The date will be confirmed.
The charity is also appealing for members of the public to become volunteers to help staff the store. Roles include, but are not limited to, till operatives, customer service assistants and Online Team assistants.
The hospice is also able to accept more than usual donations at our current stores in preparation to stock the superstore for opening.
On site will be a drive through donation centre, parking and a community outreach room so supporters can learn about the crucial work of the hospice while they shop and donate their unwanted goods.