Animal rescue charity Bath Cats and Dogs Home has opened a brand new charity store on George Street, making it their fifth store within the native space.
The new charity store on George Street in Bath | Photo courtesy of BCDH
A celebration to mark the opening was held in-store on Thursday 1st February with company, volunteers, trustees and staff having fun with drinks and canapes, speeches and a tour of the store, workplace area and E-commerce Hub.
The new retailer covers 4 flooring, with the bottom flooring that includes high-quality clothes and style manufacturers plus books, video games and a considerable pet part for animal lovers seeking to deal with their dogs and cats.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home noticed fast development of their ecommerce and eBay exercise in 2023 with revenue rising by over a 3rd.
To enable for additional development, the E-commerce Hub has moved from the animal rescue centre in Claverton to take over two flooring above the brand new store and options collectable objects and high-end, designer style.
The variety of eBay parcels shipped by the E-commerce group of staff and volunteers can range between twenty to over 100 parcels per day.
From later this 12 months, the store can even host a programme of workshop occasions akin to preloved style styling periods and make-and-mend stitching workshops.
Nathan Fuller, Head of Fundraising and Trading at Bath Cats and Dogs Home mentioned: “We’re thrilled that our group of charity retailers has expanded to 5 shops and this time within the coronary heart of the thrilling metropolis of Bath.
“It will be a flagship store for both our retail and E-commerce operations and we have lots of workshops and events planned throughout the year so we hope you will visit us there soon.”
Rachel Jones, Chief Executive at Bath Cats and Dogs Home mentioned: “It’s nice to see our fifth store opening in such a excessive profile, city-centre location as George Street in Bath.
“Our charity retailers and on-line buying and selling exercise assist assist our animal rescue work, by elevating important funds and consciousness.
“By visiting the store as a shopper, donator or supporter, you can help us continue to care for rescue cats and dogs at the Centre while we look for a new home for them. Thank you for supporting our shops.”
To discover out extra about Bath Cats and Dogs Home and their 5 shops go to www.bcdh.org.uk/shops.
To donate objects to the brand new store and E-Commerce Hub you possibly can park exterior the store at No 6 George Street briefly to unload or there’s a loading bay close by that enables for a twenty-minute cease.
