RSPCA Isle of Wight will next week open a new shop on the High Street in Ryde, replacing smaller premises across the road.
The previous shop in Ryde, which only opened in August last year, has been so successful that when 38 High Street – the former Carphone Warehouse shop – came up for sale, the charity jumped at the chance to buy the much larger shop.
Steve Backhouse, Branch Manager, says:
“The income we receive from our four shops is vital to our ongoing work. We were able to purchase the premises with a generous legacy that was gifted to us with a restriction that it was used to support future financial stability.
“The larger footprint will enable us to increase turnover, and we will reduce our overheads by no longer needing to pay rent.”
Although the Isle of Wight Branch is affiliated to the RSPCA, it is an independent charity and generates most of its income from local shop purchases, legacies and donations. With overall costs of nearly £1million a year, the need to keep the cash coming in is imperative.
Last year the charity helped 61 dogs, 163 cats, 60 rabbits, 55 small animals and 66 wild animals, and they hope to increase that number significantly in 2025.
The new shop joins the charity’s other stores based in Newport, Sandown and Ventnor. Between them, they provide a third of the annual funding needed to continue the work of this unique Island charity.
The doors will be open to customers from 10:00 on Monday (13th January) and the team is keen to show off the new beautifully merchandised retail opportunity.
Steve adds:
“We have some lovely items in a variety of categories – do come along and pick up a bargain and help a very worthy cause at the same time.”
Yet another charity shop…, what a legacy to our lovely island. They turn out more expensive than a normal shop.
Thats all we have now, charity shops, nail bars , vape shops and hairdressers. What excitement for our tourists.
Can’t come up with something attractive and welcoming
What yet another charity shop…, what a legacy to our lovely island. They turn out more expensive than a normal shop.
Thats all we have now, charity shops, nail bars , vape shops and hairdressers. What excitement for our tourists.
Can’t come up with something attractive and welcoming
What yet another charity shop…, what a legacy to our lovely island. They turn out more expensive than a normal shop.
Thats all we have now, charity shops, nail bars , vape shops and hairdressers. What excitement for our tourists.
Can’t come up with something attractive and welcoming for islanders and visitors
What yet another charity shop…, They turn out more expensive than a normal shop.
Thats all we have now, charity shops, nail bars , vape shops and hairdressers. What excitement for our tourists.
Can’t come up with something attractive and welcoming for islanders and visitors
And Tattoo shops, the island needs more
gift shops.