Martin House Children’s Hospice is opening a brand-new shop in Skipton next week, moving to a larger and more accessible location on High Street. The shop, housed in the former Craven College building at 34 High Street, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Skipton, Coun Winston Feather, alongside Martin House family Bethany and Thomas Harrison, on Wednesday 21 January at 10am.
Robyn Mountain Wade, director of income generation at Martin House, said:
“This is an exciting new chapter for Martin House in Skipton. Our old shop on Sheep Street has been part of the community for many years, but our new location gives us more space to offer even more bargains, all on one floor, making the shop easier for everyone to visit.”
The Skipton shop is one of 14 Martin House shops and furniture showrooms across West, North, and East Yorkshire, which together raise around £2.1 million each year to support the charity.
Martin House provides 24/7 specialist care to children and young people with life-shortening conditions, as well as support for their families. Thomas Harrison, five, who has a rare genetic disorder, has been supported by Martin House for the past four years. His mum, Bethany, said:
“Martin House is a lifeline and a lifesaver – we simply could not manage without its support. You and your child are at the centre, it’s genuine care, and the people who work there are just really special.”
Robyn added:
“Our shops are vital in raising the funds needed to support families like Thomas’s. We’re delighted that our new Skipton shop has a fresh start in a new location, where customers can shop, donate, and even volunteer, knowing they are helping hundreds of families.”
The new shop offers more space for browsing, donating, and volunteering, helping the local community support Martin House’s work. For opening hours and more information about how to get involved, visit www.martinhouse.org.uk
