Charity shop in Hinckley and Nuneaton will close

The charity has said that the closing dates will be confirmed at a later date.

Disability charity Scope has announced that it is going to shut its branches in Hinckley and Nuneaton.

The Hinckley store is on Regent Street and the Nuneaton shop is on Abbeygate Shopping Centre.

The charity has said that the closing dates will be confirmed at a later date.

Debbie Boylen, Head of Retail at disability equality charity Scope, said: “Scope has been campaigning for disability equality for over 70 years.  Our shops have helped us raise vital income to support our work with disabled people and their families.

“We know our teams put in their very best efforts, but our shops are collectively now losing money when taking account of all of their costs. A number make strong profits but there are loss making shops too.  

“Over a six week period we consulted with our colleagues and volunteers on proposals to close 77 of our shops. I can confirm that 18 of our charity shops will be closed by 31 March.

“We are very sad to confirm, our charity shop in Hinckley, will be closing with the date to be confirmed.  We will have further shop closures, but details of timings are still to be announced. We will keep you informed as we confirm the locations and dates.

“We’ve had such incredible support from this wonderful and generous community. We never take the decision to close our stores lightly. 

 “We recognise for our colleagues and volunteers, it’s more than just a job. We know they feel passionately about playing their part in our work, creating an equal future with disabled people. We will be doing everything we can to support them and our decision does not reflect their hard work and dedication to Scope”