Celebrating the opening of Age UK BRWF’s Winyates Charity Shop
Published on 27 August 2024 05:56 PM
Tuesday 27th August 2024 saw the official opening of Age UK BRWF’s Winyates Charity Shop in Redditch!
The shop’s ‘Opening Ribbon’ was cut by the Chair of the Redditch Forum for Older People, Liz Williams, with the event also being supported by the Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Cllr Joe Baker, and Tesco (Redditch) Community Champions.
Speaking about the opening, Age UK BRWF’s CEO, Amanda Allen said,
‘Today is an opportunity to celebrate, to thank all those that have worked so hard to make our new Winyates shop a reality and to say ‘Thank You’ for the welcome and support that we have received.
Our focus as a charity is to make North Worcestershire a better place for people to grow older, by delivering much-needed local services and support. Every item donated to our shops, every purchase made and every hour volunteered is helping to make a difference to local older people.
Those of you that have visited any of our other shops will know that, in addition to offering a range of quality and affordable preloved items, our shops are also important ‘hubs’ of the communities in which they are based. They are places where people can come and will always find a friendly face and someone to chat to and where they can access information. They are also places where people can give back, knowing that their efforts will help to fund local services like our free Information & Advice and Befriending services.
For those that haven’t been able to visit yet, I invite you to come along and meet Victoria, Tom and the team to explore the shop and see what amazing ‘finds’ you can discover! And remember, when donating to and/ or making a purchase here, you could be helping to provide companionship to a local person who feels alone, or helping someone to access trusted support at a time when they need it most.’
Winyates is Age UK BRWF's third charity shop in Redditch and its seventh shop within North Worcestershire. Visit this link for more details of the charity’s Retail operations!
Volunteering at our shops
Our shops rely on volunteers for sorting stock, creating interesting window displays and supporting customers. If you can spare a few hours a week and are interested in volunteering with us, please visit our volunteering page to find out how you can #GetInvolved!