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Hospice charity shops shortlisted for national award

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Two St Helena Hospice shops have been shortlisted in the second stage of The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award, fending off nearly 6,500 nominations from across the four nations.

The St Helena shops in Stanway and Brightlingsea are in the final six shortlisted in the East of England region, and the only charity shops shortlisted in north east Essex.

The competition is organised by the Charity Retail Association and will see a public vote deciding 12 regional winners and one overall winner announced later this year.

Sarah Nowlan, retail area manager at St Helena, said:

“Thank you so much to everyone who voted for our shops in the first round! 

“We were delighted to hear some of the voters comments, including that our Books, Brew and Boutique shop in Stanway is a ‘hub of the community’ and also ‘how wonderful to have this safe space which is full of love’.

“Similarly, voters said our Brightlingsea shop always has ‘happy and friendly staff’ and ‘has a great community atmosphere’.

“We would love your support again by voting for the shops again in this final round!”

Votes for the two shortlisted St Helena charity shops can be cast on the Charity Retail Association website until midnight on Monday 23rd September.

St Helena Hospice has 24 shops across north east Essex, each relying on volunteers to keep them running and new volunteers for all of the charity’s shops are needed year-round. Find out about volunteering here or call volunteer services on 01206 931 466.

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Image: Staff and volunteers at the St Helena Brightlingsea shop

Staff and volunteers at the Brightlingsea shop

Image: Staff and volunteers at the St Helena Books, Brew and Boutique shop in Stanway

Staff and volunteers at Books, Brew and Boutique in Stanway

 

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