Our Shops
Since the opening of the first Blythe House shop in 1995 our retail department has grown substantially.
6 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQ
High Peak Charity Shops
We now have four shops in the High Peak, including a department store, in Whaley Bridge, which sells almost everything; from books and CDs, to clothing, toys and a wide range of furniture.
In addition to our shops in Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton and New Mills, we have an eBay site selling valuables, retro/vintage items and collectables.
Shop access for people with disabilities
Our hospice building in Chapel-en-le-Frith is accessible to wheelchairs and includes small items and trinkets to buy, to help raise vital hospice funds. Our shops in Buxton and New Mills are unfortunately not accessible for people who are dependent on wheelchairs due to steps outside, but people who can transfer can be assisted by handrails when inside. Our Chapel shop and the ground floor of our Whaley Bridge department store are both accessible to those in wheelchairs, and inside there are supportive aids too. Staff and volunteers will also be on hand to offer assistance if there’s a particular item they can look for on your behalf. We also have larger, well-defined signage for those with impaired vision across our retail sector.
Above all, people with any disability including visible ones or those with learning disabilities, can rest assured that there will always be a warm welcome from our retail staff and volunteers, who will be able to provide assistance and support as necessary. Our shops provide a safe place for anyone who is feeling scared or uneasy when out and about across the High Peak – please just bob in and one of our staff members will be able to assist by calling a loved one or ensuring that you feel comfortable enough to continue on your journey.
New Stock and Quality Donated Items
Whilst our shops primarily sell carefully selected and good quality donated items, we also have a great range of brand new stock for sale at certain times of the year, and during the festive season we sell a range of attractive, reasonably priced Christmas cards and diaries created specifically for Blythe House.
All our shops offer a wide range of quality donated goods at extremely competitive prices which generates essential funds to keep the hospice running.
We can also recycle lots of items too. For more information on the types of items that you could donate to help raise hospice funds, instead of taking them to the tip – see our leaflet here.
Find your nearest shop:
All above opening hours are subject to volunteer availability. If you would like to help us keep our shops open please enquire about volunteering opportunities.
Shop Donations
We always welcome quality goods to sell in our shops, and there are a number of ways you can donate.
Alternatively if you would like to donate furniture or any other bulky items, we can collect them free of charge from your door. To arrange a collection please contact our Whaley Bridge shop: 01663 735328.
Items we can accept:
- Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing
- Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories
- Bed linen, curtains and tablecloths
- Books, CDs and DVDs
- Bric-a-brac, pictures and household items
- Furniture and rugs
- Small electrical items (All electrical items are PAT tested before they are put out for sale)
- Flat screen TVs if complete with remote control
- Jewellery
- Stamps and collections
- Antiques
Items we cannot accept:
There are a number of items that unfortunately we cannot accept at our retail outlets. Please see the full list here.
DON’T FORGET – If you’re a UK taxpayer we can apply for Gift Aid on your donated items meaning that we can claim an extra 25p per £1 from HMRC on the price we sell them for at the Whaley Bridge shop. More information on Gift Aid is available here.
eBay
eBay is the largest online marketplace and is used by millions of people every day. This platform gives Blythe House a excellent opportunity to make the most of our higher value and collectible items.
The items we sell on eBay are carefully selected and in the past we have sold to customers all over the world. We auction a wide range of interesting items, from model railway goods, to retro/vintage clothing and antiques. We maintain continual listings of all kinds of items, so keep your eyes peeled for treasures.
If you are an eBay seller you can also support Blythe House by donating a % of the final sale price of any item via the PayPal Giving Fund (formerly Missionfish). Every extra penny really does make a big difference to the care and support that we provide to our clients and their families.
