Lincoln charity shop says goodbye after 31 years

The outside of a blue charity shop called 'St Barnabas'. The shopfront has a navy frame and large glass windows both up and down. Inside there are mannequins clothes and shelves with bric-a-brac in the bottom windows. There is a white sign on the pavement outside. To the right, there is a black sign reading No 25. To the side of the shop are houses, and a large wall painted grey.

The St Barnabas Hospice shop on Monks Road will close on 14 November

Charlie O'Loughlin
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

A city centre charity shop is to close after 31 years of trading.

St Barnabas Hospice confirmed its shop in Monks Road, Lincoln, would close on 14 November.

Caroline Peach, the charity's head of retail, thanked volunteers, donors and customers for their years of support and added: "We are doing everything we can to safeguard our services now and for the future.

"At a time when we are facing significant financial challenges, it's essential that we ensure our funds are spent in the most efficient way possible."

The image shows the front of a red shop named St Barnabas Hospice Trust. The outside has a red frame, with a white door, and there are large glass windows on either side. Above the door, there is a sign with the shop’s name. Two women are standing outside the entrance, holding onto each other’s arm. Other buildings and shops can be seen down the street.St Barnabas Hospice

The charity shop opened in 1994

The charity said it helps more than 12,000 people each year affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness.

Many other hospices and other charities are also struggling, managers claimed.

St Barnabas Hospice needs to generate most of its funding itself, which equates to £7m per year, in order to continue delivering its services across the county, they added.

A closing down sale will be held during the final week of trading at the Monks Road shop.

Ms Peach added: "Our heartfelt thanks go to the amazing shop team, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and wonderful customers who have supported the Monks Road shop over the years."

Lincoln's three other St Barnabas Hospice shops are unaffected by the closure.

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