12-05-2025
Major charity shop with 262 branches to close site in DAYS as huge clearance sale launched
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A MAJOR charity shop with over 250 branches is set to close a key high street store in days - leaving locals gutted.
Age UK will close its Silsden store in West Yorkshire at the end of the week, bringing an end to 32 years of trading in the town.
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Age UK is closing its shop in Silsden (pictured here is Age UK in North Finchley London)
Credit: Stewart Williams
The owner posted on the Facebook group Silsden Gossip last week: "Just a reminder that the Age UK closing down sale (50%) off starts tomorrow.
"17th of May is our last trading day and we are not accepting further donations from today as we have plenty of stock to still get out.
"It's very sad and the end of an era for our community but let's go out with a bang."
In a separate post on the group Silsden Buzz, the owner thanked locals for their support and donations, adding that they "are no longer accepting donations".
Locals took to the comments to share their sadness over the charity shop's closure.
One shopper wrote: "I always loved this shop, both as a customer, and donated, really sad you are closing, such a shame, you will be missed."
Another commented: "It's very sad to see you all go, love a little rummage once a week!
"A town without a charity shop is just wrong.
"Thank you for all your hard work over the years and take care."
A third shopper wrote: "Thank you for taking my donations over the years, you will be sadly missed."
I spotted a huge Jellycat bunny in my local charity shop and knew I'd hit the jackpot when I discovered how rare he is
Age UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting older people.
It runs a nationwide chain of charity shops to raise funds for its services for older adults.
These stores sell a variety of donated items, including clothing, books, homeware and accessories, with all proceeds going towards the charity's work.
It comes as Age UK closed its shop in West Bridgford at the end of August.
A post on the branch's Facebook page reads: "The last day of trading for our West Bridgford shop will be August 30.
"We want to take this opportunity to thank our staff, volunteers, customers for their support and donations."
We've contacted Age UK to confirm the closure.
Reacting to the news on social media, one shopper said: "Have had many a bargain from there, will miss it, its the best one around."
Another said: "I always love the window displays. They really brighten my day."
"The best charity shop in West Bridgford!
"Spotlessly clean, lovely staff and great window displays. Sorry to see it go," said a third shopper.
Age UK also closed one of its charity shops in Dereham's Yaxham Road back in February.
