Animal rescue charity Bath Cats and Dogs Home has opened a new charity shop on George Street, making it their fifth shop in the local area.
The new charity shop on George Street in Bath | Photo courtesy of BCDH
A celebration to mark the opening was held in-store on Thursday 1st February with guests, volunteers, trustees and employees enjoying drinks and canapes, speeches and a tour of the shop, office space and E-commerce Hub.
The new store covers four floors, with the ground floor featuring high-quality clothing and fashion brands plus books, games and a substantial pet section for animal lovers looking to treat their dogs and cats.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home saw rapid growth in their ecommerce and eBay activity in 2023 with income growing by over a third.
To allow for further growth, the E-commerce Hub has moved from the animal rescue centre in Claverton to take over two floors above the new shop and features collectable items and high-end, designer fashion.
The number of eBay parcels shipped by the E-commerce team of employees and volunteers can vary between twenty to over a hundred parcels per day.
From later this year, the shop will also host a programme of workshop events such as preloved fashion styling sessions and make-and-mend sewing workshops.
Nathan Fuller, Head of Fundraising and Trading at Bath Cats and Dogs Home said: “We’re thrilled that our group of charity shops has expanded to five stores and this time in the heart of the exciting city of Bath.
“It will be a flagship store for both our retail and E-commerce operations and we have lots of workshops and events planned throughout the year so we hope you will visit us there soon.”
Rachel Jones, Chief Executive at Bath Cats and Dogs Home said: “It’s great to see our fifth shop opening in such a high profile, city-centre location as George Street in Bath.
“Our charity shops and online trading activity help support our animal rescue work, by raising vital funds and awareness.
“By visiting the store as a shopper, donator or supporter, you can help us continue to care for rescue cats and dogs at the Centre while we look for a new home for them. Thank you for supporting our shops.”
To find out more about Bath Cats and Dogs Home and their five retail outlets visit www.bcdh.org.uk/shops.
To donate items to the new shop and E-Commerce Hub you can park outside the shop at No 6 George Street briefly to unload or there is a loading bay nearby that allows for a twenty-minute stop.
