Residents in Brooklands now have a new way to support local hospice care, and shop sustainably, as Willen Hospice officially opens the doors to its latest shop.
Located on Fen Street, just off the busy Brooklands Square, the shop combines sustainable shopping and community impact. Customers can explore a wide range of high-quality, pre-loved ladies’ and men’s clothing, as well as accessories and homewares – all affordably priced and refreshed daily. Designed as a welcoming, community-focused space, the Hospice hopes to connect with existing supporters and reach new customers in the area.
Ian Palmer, Associate Director of Retail at Willen Hospice, said, “Opening our fourth new shop proves one thing. Once we start, we don’t slow down. Local centres like Brooklands Square have real energy and community spirit, and being part of that gives people an easy, everyday way to support the Hospice. Plus, it gives everyone another excuse for a bit of retail therapy.”
It costs the Hospice £11 million each year to provide expert care and support for local people affected by life-limiting illness, with only 12.7% met by ongoing NHS funding. As a registered charity, the Hospice relies heavily on the generosity of its supporters to raise the remaining £9.6 million annually. This means every item donated, every volunteer hour given and every purchase made in the new shop will help to fund vital care for the local community.
The shop is located at Unit 14, 371 Fen Street, Brooklands, Milton Keynes, MK10 7NH and has plenty of free parking. Opening hours will be 9am–5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday. To keep up to date with shop events and sales, follow Willen Hospice Shops on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’d like to get involved in running the new shop, the Hospice is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference, meet new people and be part of a team. For more information, pop into the shop, visit willen-hospice.org.uk/volunteer-in-retail or call 01908 306998.
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About Willen Hospice shops
You can find a full list of our shops and their locations at willen-hospice.org.uk/shop
About Willen Hospice
Willen Hospice is an independent hospice and registered charity based in Willen Village, Milton Keynes. We provide free expert care and support to improve the lives of local people coping with the devastating impact of a life-limiting illness.
We care because you do – the majority of our work is funded by our generous local community. It costs us £11 million each year to provide our services, and only 12.7% is met by ongoing NHS funding. So as a charity, we rely heavily on our supporters to help us raise £9.6 million every year.
To find out more, visit willen-hospice.org.uk
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