Huge new Birmingham charity shop 'superstore' to fill three empty high street units

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11-03-2025

A huge new charity shop is opening in Harborne, bringing a stretch of vacant shops along the high street back into use.
Acorns Children's Hospice is opening a large new 'superstore' in the space next to Home Bargains, which was previously divided into three separate units.
The prominent plots were occupied by Peacocks, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home Interiors, which all closed down in recent years.
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As refurbishment work ramped up at the site in recent months, locals waited with anticipation to see what would be moving in, with rumours swirling that Aldi or TK Maxx could be the new tenant.
Reactions were mixed when the new red-and-white sign appeared above the door.
Commenting in the local Harborne Community Facebook group, one shopper said: "I love charity shops, and Harborne is always on my list for when I'm looking for a trip to some charity shops. Can't wait to visit this one!"
A second supporter wrote: "Excellent. Birmingham-founded charity with special place in my heart. Excited for the new addition to the High Street. Plus such big unit glad finally put to good use rather than being empty so massive win-win."
One person joked: "That looks like the final boss of high street charity shops. Any bigger and it'll be a British heart foundation furniture shop." And another added: "With that size they'll be selling furniture which will be great and makes it different from most the other charity shops at least!"
However, others were hoping to see more variety on the high street, as one Facebook user commented: "Watching the Facebook chat about what this store was going to be... the hours and days and months of suspense... and after all that... it's a another charity shop! Brilliant. Hilarious!"
Someone else wrote: "Though it was going to be TK [Maxx]. Shame another charity shop, so expensive."
BirminghamLive reached out to Acorns for comment but an open date has yet to be confirmed for the new store.
Hoardings provide a glimpse at the kind of stock shoppers can expect. The store is encouraging donations of pre-loved clothing, books, toys and homeware once open.
The charity is currently hiring for a new 'retail superstore manager' to run the new shop.
Acorns provides specialist care and support for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses and their families.