Wigan and Leigh Hospice Charity Superstore, Robin Retail Park, Wigan
Wigan & Leigh Hospice is opening its first-ever charity superstore at Robin Retail Park.
A Wigan Warriors player will perform the official opening at 10am on Friday 29 August, with the first 50 customers receiving a gift bag that will include a 10% off voucher that’s valid until the end of September.
Jane Dutton, Retail Development Manager, at Wigan & Leigh Hospice said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch our very first superstore – a milestone moment for the hospice.
“Robin Retail Park is a popular shopping destination, so this will be a fantastic opportunity for the hospice to attract new customers, as well as welcoming familiar faces.
“We’ve got some amazing items on offer, and it’s a great way to pick up a bargain, while also supporting a good cause.”
A “true team effort”
Every day, the hospice has to raise £12,000 per day through its shops, fundraising and lottery, just to cover its running costs.
Jo Carby, Chief Executive at Wigan & Leigh Hospice said the shop will be another source of income to help keep hospice services running, and thanked the local community for their help:
“The launch has been a true team effort, and I want to thank our incredible volunteers and the local businesses who have done so much hard work in getting the store ready.
“A special thank you also goes Mike Sharkey and Greenmount Projects who have carried out the shop fitout for us, free of charge.”
The Robin Retail Park superstore will be the hospice’s eleventh charity shop in the borough.
The other shops are in Ashton, Atherton, Golborne, Hindley, Leigh Bradshawgate, Leigh Lord Street (Furniture), Pemberton, Shevington, Standish and Tyldesley.
For more info about Wigan & Leigh Hospice, click here.
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