The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
Summary
A charity shop in Audlem, Cheshire, increased its money raised by selling items outside one day a week instead of inside the shop all week. The outdoor sales attract more people, making about £1,200-£1,500 a day and sometimes over £2,000 during village events.Key Facts
- Audlem Charity Shop used to open six days a week and made a few hundred pounds weekly.
- Now it sells outside only on Saturdays and makes £1,200 to £1,500 a day.
- On special event days, the shop can make more than £2,000 in a day.
- The idea to sell outside began during the Covid pandemic when outdoor markets restarted.
- The shop is like a mix between a big boot fair (a sale of used items) and a market stall.
- The shop is run by about 35 volunteers, and money raised helps local health charities.
- The biggest charity beneficiary is St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire.
- Some items are also sold online or at auctions to raise more money.
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