Willow Burn Hospice is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of a new charity boutique in Derwentside. But where?
The Willow Burn Boutique will be a pre-loved shop with a difference. It will raise vital funds to support the hospice, while offering a stylish shopping experience. From designer pieces and vintage gems to high-street favourites, every item will be handpicked from generous donations.
The new shop will also become the base for Willow Burn’s growing online stores, combining both in-person and digital retail under one roof.
Managing the new store is Olivia Kiss, who has worked at Willow Burn as the E-Commerce Co-Ordinator for over a year and has seven years’ experience in retail.
“I’m passionate about sustainable fashion, vintage clothing and raising money for a good cause, so this is my dream job. We’ll have more space to accept donations for our online stores and more opportunities to find those gorgeous treasures that help raise money for Willow Burn Hospice.
“Around 90% of my wardrobe is from our shops – from a Topshop faux fur coat to a vintage Laura Ashley dress which I recently wore to the gala – and that’s not going to change. I’ll probably be our best customer!”
Rachel Quince, Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising and Marketing is equally as proud of the new store: “The Willow Burn Boutique promises to be a warm, welcoming space where fashion meets fundraising. We have been keen to open a retail space in Lanchester for a long time and I’m so proud the boutique is opening in the hospice’s hometown in our 35th anniversary year.”
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