Retail Hub nominated for award – vote now!

Winners of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards will be decided by a public vote

Barnsley Hospice’s Retail Hub in Dodworth has been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards for the Yorkshire and Humber region. The winner will now be decided by a public vote, which opened on Thursday 4 September.

The Awards, run by the Charity Retail Association, are now in their second year and are a celebration of the impact that charity shops have within their local communities. For many, charity shops are more than a place to pick up a second-hand bargain – they are community hubs that employ local people, help volunteers find friendship, and offer support to those with first-hand experience of the causes they support. More than 5,000 nominations were received this year and, as part of the process, people were asked to share why they were nominating their favourite shop. Some members of the public said, “The volunteers are amazing, always smiling and helpful and wanting to make your day better. The prices are very affordable and sometimes prices are dropped to help.” and “The quality of the stock is absolutely fantastic with amazing prices. There is always a bargain to be had. The staff and volunteers are so lovely with the warmest of welcomes.”

Julia Bowness, Head of Business Development, said: “We are incredibly proud that our Retail Hub has been nominated for this prestigious award. This nomination is not only a reflection of the hard work of our staff and volunteers at the Retail Hub, but also the people of Barnsley who are so generous with their support in donating pre-loved items and shopping with purpose to help keep Barnsley Hospice’s vital services running.”

Robin Osterley OBE, Chief Executive of the Charity Retail Association, said: “Congratulations to all the shops that made the shortlist and thank you to everyone who made a nomination. The level of support the Awards continue to inspire highlights just how much charity shops mean to their local communities. We are now calling on the public to cast their votes and decide which shops will be crowned winners in 12 areas across the UK.”

Vote here for Barnsley Hospice Retail Hub! Voting closes at midnight on 2 October.