St Barnabas store to close this week.

St Barnabas Hospice will close its charity shop on Monks Road, Lincoln, this Friday, November 14, after 31 years serving the local community.

To mark its final week, the Monks Road shop will hold a closing-down sale, giving supporters the chance to pick up a bargain while continuing to support the hospice.

First opening its doors in 1994 (pictured below)  the shop has raised vital funds to support hospice and community care across Lincolnshire, thanks to a dedicated shop manager and volunteers.

The charity said the decision comes within a challenging financial year for St Barnabas. The hospice currently receives just 44% statutory funding and needs to raise £7 million each year to continue delivering its vital services throughout the county. 

Many hospices and other charities are also struggling in the current climate with services being cut sector-wide and many charity shops closing.

The decision to close the Monks Road shop follows careful consideration and evaluation of the shop’s long-term sustainability and profitability.

Caroline Peach, Head of Retail at St Barnabas, explained: “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.

“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.”

St Barnabas continues to operate a range of charity shops across Lincolnshire which remain a vital source of income for the Hospice’s care and support for people living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses.

Other city stores can be found at 

• 265 High Street
• 175 High Street
• Lincoln ‘The Warehouse’ at Cardinal Close
• 117 Burton Road

Find your nearest charity shop here: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/shop/