‘Colourful’ Derbyshire charity shop with ‘amazing staff’ revealed best in the East Midlands
The shop was praised for its presentation and helpful staff, winning best charity shop in the East Midlands.
Charity shops are a great way to support local charities and sustainable fashion.
The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards has named 12 shops around the country that have gone the extra mile.
The winning shops, based in each of the nine English regions, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, were chosen by the public after being shortlisted from more than 5,000 nominations.
A Derbyshire shop has been named as one of the best in the region by Charity Retail Association today (Friday, November 24).
Willow Wood Hospice in West Glossop has been praised for its presentation and helpful staff.
One fan said: “This charity shop is so well presented, colour co-ordinated and the staff are so lovely. They are very reasonably priced, making it accessible to all – I go in four times a week.”
Another frequent visitor to Willow Wood Hospice said: “Everything is priced very reasonably and the range of stock is really good.
“The staff are amazing, they can never do enough for you.”
More than 40,000 votes were cast in the awards this year, twice as many as in 2024.
The volume of support not only demonstrates the public’s passion for their favourite stores but really shows the impact they have within their local communities and the difference they make to people’s lives.
Congratulating the winners, Robin Osterley OBE, Chief Executive of the Charity Retail Association, said: “From shortlisted charities passionately promoting their nomination, to thousands of people casting their vote, we have been overwhelmed by the support for the Awards this year.
“I want to share my personal congratulations to all the area winners.
“This award is a testament to their hard work and dedication in providing their communities with much more than just a place to shop.
“The team and I look forward to visiting the winning shops over the coming weeks to present the awards and meet the fantastic staff and volunteers.”
The overall UK winner is due to be announced in November.
Location: Willow Wood Hospice, 12 High Street, West Glossop, SK13 8BH