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Guernsey hospice charity opens new shop at Oatlands village
Overview
Les Bourgs Hospice in Guernsey has opened a new charity shop at Oatlands village to provide good value for families, promote recycling, and secure a reliable income stream to help fund its annual £3m operational costs.
Key points
- Les Bourgs Hospice opened a new retail charity shop at Oatlands village on Wednesday.
- Chief Executive Rob Jones stated that the shop provides a family-friendly space, promotes recycling, and offers good value amid cost-of-living pressures.
- The charity relies on shop revenue to provide guaranteed cash flow for financial planning, needing to raise £3m a year.
- Senior Retail Manager Danielle Bullock highlighted that the new store helps raise extra funds while supporting a community facing financial struggles.
