Barnardo's are closing the charity shop in Bushmead. We would like to see it remain open as it is an important part of the community. Over the last year the new manger has made the shop vibrant, relevant to the area and increased turnover.
It gives local people a chance to purchase items which they may find difficult to buy new due to financial constraints. It provides an opportunity to recycle and reuse therefore benefiting the environment. It also raises local awareness of the Charity and is a social hub for locals, many of whom cannot travel to the town centre.
We also want the jobs of those working there protected. As a large charity we believe Barnardo's could give the shop a chance to keep making a profit.
Updates
July 30, 2019
We just hit 250 signatures and Barnardo's executives better start listening to this community. They are trying to gut our local hub while ignoring the vibrant profit growth we actually achieved. This momentum proves they cannot simply abandon Bushmead without a fight.
Reached 250 supporters
July 29, 2019
July 28, 2019
Barnardo's management is ignoring our community but they will have to listen once we hit 250 signatures. Get this link onto your social media pages right now so we can force their hand.
July 26, 2019
The corporate suits at Barnardo's are finally starting to feel the heat because this momentum is impossible to ignore. They thought they could shutter our shop without a fight, but this response proves they were dead wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
July 16, 2019
139 Comments
Sue, the excellent manager has completely transformed this shop into a vibrantly welcoming place. Why can Barnardo's not recognise the performance of the shop over the last 12 months instead of it's trading history under previous mismanagement.
I have visited the shop only twice just out of curiosity when was shopping at co-op and I must admit it's much more than just one of the charity shops. I witnessed people talking to each other about local community matters, laughing together, people simply enjoying each other,very welcoming first of all.
This is a great location for a charity shop! Local Co-Op, hair salon, newsagent, pharmacy, all drawing in the local community to the parade of shops and the convenience of donating/purchasing.
I briwse and shop here each weekend.It is the only charity shop that i can afford to buy clothes in.The staff are marvelous.Fruendly/helpful/caring so the social aspect is very good for me having anxiety.I fully would support keeping this shop open.
Gutted,please dont close this shop,staff are brilliant and so friendly!since sue took over the managers rule the shop has sold so much stock,the shop is always busy and has a great atmosphere
Local community need a charity shop. It's good for shopping parade, community and raising money for charity.
The is my daughter 's favorite shop, please keep this shop open.
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Barnardo's are closing the charity shop in Bushmead. We would like to see it remain open as it is an important part of the community. Over the last year the new manger has made the shop vibrant, relevant to the area and increased turnover.
It gives local people a chance to purchase items which they may find difficult to buy new due to financial constraints. It provides an opportunity to recycle and reuse therefore benefiting the environment. It also raises local awareness of the Charity and is a social hub for locals, many of whom cannot travel to the town centre.
We also want the jobs of those working there protected. As a large charity we believe Barnardo's could give the shop a chance to keep making a profit.
Updates
July 30, 2019
We just hit 250 signatures and Barnardo's executives better start listening to this community. They are trying to gut our local hub while ignoring the vibrant profit growth we actually achieved. This momentum proves they cannot simply abandon Bushmead without a fight.
Reached 250 supporters
July 29, 2019
July 28, 2019
Barnardo's management is ignoring our community but they will have to listen once we hit 250 signatures. Get this link onto your social media pages right now so we can force their hand.
July 26, 2019
The corporate suits at Barnardo's are finally starting to feel the heat because this momentum is impossible to ignore. They thought they could shutter our shop without a fight, but this response proves they were dead wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
July 16, 2019
139 Comments
It’s a lovely organised shop with fantastic staff especially the manager, people rely on second hand goods heavily in this economy, it would be a real loss to the Bushmead community especially the elderly and parents to youngsters.
Sue, the excellent manager has completely transformed this shop into a vibrantly welcoming place. Why can Barnardo's not recognise the performance of the shop over the last 12 months instead of it's trading history under previous mismanagement.
I have visited the shop only twice just out of curiosity when was shopping at co-op and I must admit it's much more than just one of the charity shops. I witnessed people talking to each other about local community matters, laughing together, people simply enjoying each other,very welcoming first of all.
This is a great location for a charity shop! Local Co-Op, hair salon, newsagent, pharmacy, all drawing in the local community to the parade of shops and the convenience of donating/purchasing.
I briwse and shop here each weekend.It is the only charity shop that i can afford to buy clothes in.The staff are marvelous.Fruendly/helpful/caring so the social aspect is very good for me having anxiety.I fully would support keeping this shop open.
Gutted,please dont close this shop,staff are brilliant and so friendly!since sue took over the managers rule the shop has sold so much stock,the shop is always busy and has a great atmosphere
Local community need a charity shop. It's good for shopping parade, community and raising money for charity.
The is my daughter 's favorite shop, please keep this shop open.
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It’s a lovely organised shop with fantastic staff especially the manager, people rely on second hand goods heavily in this economy, it would be a real loss to the Bushmead community especially the elderly and parents to youngsters.