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Shop with St Ann’s at Charity Super.Mkt this weekend!

May 31, 2023 | 6:17pm

St Ann’s Hospice are almost ready for Charity Super.Mkt at ‘We Invented the Weekend’, a free festival taking place in MediaCity this weekend.

Charity Super.Mkt boasts sustainable and affordable shopping that presents second-hand clothes and accessories from over 10 of the nation’s best charity retailers for those attending to browse and buy.

We Invented the Weekend is a brand-new festival, with activities celebrating and sharing everything people love about the weekend – particularly celebrating shopping!

St Ann’s Hospice will have a stand with amazing designer brands, vintage clothing and accessories sent from across all our shops and generous donors.

We’ll be there from 10am-7pm on Saturday 3rd June and from 10am-6pm on Sunday 4th June.


We are really excited to be taking part in Charity Super.Mkt’s first event in the North of England. We can’t think of a better event to showcase the amazing quality donations we get every day in our charity shops across Greater Manchester than the bold and unmissable festival that is We Invented the Weekend. Not only is it a great opportunity to celebrate the weekend being invented in Greater Manchester (it really was!), it’s also a fantastic way for people to support Greater Manchester’s largest and oldest hospice too.


Ryan Perkins, Head of Trading – Retail, St Ann’s Hospice

Ryan Perkins Trading Company Assistant

Charity Super.Mkt is the UK’s first multi-charity shop, bringing together a range of charity retailers to sell side-by-side in their pop-up shops and at their market events.

Wayne Hemingway MBE, co-founder of the We Invented the Weekend festival, commented on the final programme announcement. He says: “It’s nearly time to let loose and celebrate free time in a completely refreshing and new way this June. We Invented the Weekend is for everyone and we guarantee everyone will get to try a new pastime or ten during the weekend celebrations.

“The festival has the perfect mixture of activities so no matter where you’re travelling from or who you’re travelling with, there will be something for you. And what is more, it’s FREE!”

For more information on Charity Super.Mkt at We Invented the Weekend, see their website here.

For more information on our charity shops, see here.

Get a taste of volunteering at St Ann’s Hospice shops

May 30, 2023 | 6:11pm

As part of The Big Help Out, a national initiative to raise awareness of and provide opportunities for volunteering, St Ann’s Hospice is offering volunteer taster sessions for anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering at our charity shops.

The taster sessions will take place every Thursday until 8th June across six of our charity shops in Heald Green, Stockport, Edgeley, Sale, Altrincham and Little Hulton. All the sessions are two hours, either from 10am-12pm or 2-4pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills, all whilst doing your bit to support St Ann’s Hospice.


We are really pleased to be part of The Big Help Out and offer taster sessions for volunteers in our St Ann’s Hospice charity shops. Our shops raise thousands of pounds for St Ann’s Hospice every year and we couldn’t continue to do this without the work and commitment of our shop volunteers. Volunteering in our shops is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills, while making a valuable contribution to St Ann’s. The volunteer taster sessions provide an opportunity for anyone curious about volunteering to meet the shop teams and find out more about how our volunteers help, from sorting donated items and preparing them for sale to creating exciting window displays.


Trudi Ogden, Co-Head of Trading, St Ann’s Hospice

Ian Stewart, a volunteer at the St Ann’s Hospice shop in Sale, has been volunteering for six years since he retired in 2017.


I needed to do something moving forward and decided to give back to St Ann’s after they cared for my mum. I’d never worked in a shop before, but I like meeting people, talking to them and having a joke with them. I get on with the team and get a real reward out of doing it.


Ian Stewart, Volunteer, St Ann’s Hospice

Volunteers have been joining the taster sessions since The Big Help Out was launched on 8th May as part of the Coronation weekend. The Big Help Out estimate that 6,510,000 million people participated in 55,123 events across the country, and hope that it will encourage further volunteer participation in local communities.

There are opportunities to become a permanent volunteer if you enjoy your taster session, with St Ann’s Hospice always looking for people to join our friendly teams across Greater Manchester.

To book a session or find out more details, you can download The Big Help Out app via the App Store, or alternatively visit the website at app.thebighelpout.com.

“The dress was a dream to wear, I felt like a million dollars!” St Ann’s Hospice’s Bridal Shop flaunts incredible dress selection

March 28, 2023 | 12:21pm

Credit: @vivienneeegeweddings on Instagram.

Our Bridal and Vintage Store in Stockport boasts many wedding dresses donated to us by wedding boutiques and local people who want their wedding dress make someone else’s special day.

Alexandra Hodges got married on 18th February and wore a dress she’d bought from the shop last year.

Alexandra says: “I tried on lots of dresses in different boutiques across the country, but I hadn’t found the exact one I was looking for. I didn’t have a specific dress design in mind, I just wanted to see what dress was right for me.


I had a few dresses that I was considering when trying them on at the shop, but then at the last minute a beautiful Justin Alexander dress was pulled out, specifically for me to try, and I remember so vividly how I couldn’t stop looking at myself in it! It was the one!


Alexandra Hodges, Bride

We run our Stockport shop with a dedicated specialist bridal department on the second floor which has the latest styles on offer for great value for money.

All of our dresses at the shop are for sale, with hundreds of dresses available that have only been worn once or are brand new. Many are donated by bridal boutiques at the end of the season, so they are all great value for a fraction of the price you’d pay elsewhere.


My dress was in such brilliant condition; it had never been worn before and was only £300 – a tenth of the price I was looking at paying elsewhere.


Alexandra Hodges, Bride

“I didn’t originally have a budget for my dress, but with so many styles I was completely spoilt for choice at the Stockport shop and made it even better that the dress I fell in love with was a bargain!”

Jules Lamb, Acting Manager at our Bridal and Vintage store, says: “We know people love to recycle and be more environmentally conscious, so we love to support this to make sure our brides get dresses that are in excellent condition and are second hand.


The money paid for each dress is so important in supporting St Ann’s Hospice which helps many people in Greater Manchester with end-of-life care.”


Jules Lamb, Acting Manager at the Bridal & Vintage store

There are appointments for fittings all day from Tuesday to Saturday, with the shop also catering for mother of the bride and bridesmaids, accessories to match and a recommended seamstress just down the road.

Alexandra says: “I’m honestly so grateful and feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to wear such an amazing dress from this lovely shop. My experience was nothing short of brilliant!”

Credit: @vivienneeegeweddings on Instagram.

To see more updates about the dresses and accessories in store, please visit our Facebook page SAH Bridal Stockport.

Bargain lovers in the area will be in for a treat this month thanks to a special sale!

May 25, 2022 | 11:04pm


We get so many amazing items donated to the hospice, and many are sold in our shops around Greater Manchester or in our online stores. But, we know how much people love a bargain, so have also decided to run this special sale at our big Distribution Centre in Reddish. It will be perfect for people who love to have a browse, and with hundreds of items available, they’re sure to come away with some great deals.


Ryan Perkins, Co Head of Trading at St Ann’s

Trading Company Ryan Perkins Reception

The sale, which will be open from 9am to 1pm, will take place at St Ann’s Hospice Distribution Centre, Bankfield Industrial Estate, Unit A1, Coronation Street, Reddish, SK5 7SE. 


As with all of our shops, money raised will help the hospice to continue providing its specialist care to people from across Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire – so as well as grabbing a bargain, shoppers can also be reassured to know that their purchases are making a real difference too.


Ryan Perkins, Co Head of Trading at St Ann’s

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Why I love my job – Jenny

April 29, 2022 | 8:45am

“My role includes buying new goods to sell in our high street shops and putting together seasonal catalogues to promote stock.

“I’m based in our Distribution Centre in Reddish, where I manage the warehouse day-to-day and manage and promote our drive-thru donation days and Distribution Centre sales. I also take donations and sort them for the shops and sale days.

“I’ve worked in charity retail for 20 years, including buying for national charities, and I’ve been at St Ann’s for four years.


One of the things I love most about my job is knowing that every penny I help raise goes to support the hospice.


“My favourite part of the job is putting together the Christmas card catalogue and choosing the range of cards.

“I love meeting people at the drive-thru donation days and Distribution Centre sales. People are very generous and want to support St Ann’s.”

We’re looking for volunteers for our shops

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Global Recycling Day blog by Ryan Perkins

March 17, 2022 | 9:20pm

The 18th March marks Global Recycling Day – an annual day to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in securing the future of our planet.

I don’t think the environmental benefits of charity retail are a surprise to anyone anymore but the numbers are still shocking. At least £31 million each year is saved by charity shops for councils in waste disposal charges by diverting 339,000 tonnes of textiles away from landfill or incineration. This reduction in landfill not only saves money but it also makes a positive difference to the UK’s carbon footprint. 

The charity retail sector is not only built on sustainable principles but it provides clothing to people at a price they can afford. We offer people the opportunity to live more sustainably with the clothes, shoes, books and furniture that we sell and the message of re-use and recycle is at the core or what we do. 

Did you know charity shops re-use or recycle more than 90% of all items donated? If our shops cannot re-use or sell an item, they will seek to recycle it via a textile recycler.

Here are our top 3 tips for maximising your recycling and how our shops can help you:

  • Re-use – we have charity shops all over Greater Manchester where you can find some fantastic second hand bargains from clothes to books, to toys and games, and we even have a wedding dress shop located in Stockport where you can find your dream dress.

Christina Green shop manager

  • Repair or up-cycle – we have specialist furniture shops where you can find a treasure trove of items, including second hand beds, chairs, tables, lamps, sofas and sideboards which could make great projects to up-cycle. Plus, if you no longer need an item of furniture then donate it to our charity shops and book a free collection.

  • Reduce – one way you can reduce your plastic waste is by using our plastic-free ECOLEAF refills for a range of household products at our Heald Green charity shop. Simply bring your containers, fill them up with your chosen products and pay at the till.

By shopping with St Ann’s, you’re not only helping the planet and bagging a bargain, but your purchase helps fund the care and support we offer our patients and their families.

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Bag a bargain at the February Distribution Centre Sale

February 24, 2022 | 1:17pm

St Ann’s are inviting deal-lovers to visit our Distribution Centre in Reddish on Saturday 26th February to get their hands on some of the hundreds of new and pre-loved items up for sale. 

The sale, which will be open from 9am to 2pm, will take place at St Ann’s Hospice Distribution Centre, Bankfield Industrial Estate, Unit A1, Coronation Street, Reddish, SK5 7SE.


We’ve run a few of these sales and people are always so pleased with the bargains they can get on the day.  We have so many great items, so it’s perfect for those who love to browse and come away with some good deals. We’ve had some amazing stock donated recently thanks to local people, as many have had a bit of a lockdown de-clutter.  We sell some of the items we receive in our shops around Greater Manchester or our online stores, but gather other bargain items together to sell in our special Distribution Centre sales.


Ryan Perkins, Hospice’s Trading Company

Ryan added: “The money raised from the sale will help the hospice to continue caring for local people, so while you’re picking up a bargain you can also be reassured to know that your purchases are also having a real impact on people’s lives too.

“As a charity we need to raise £20,000 a day to keep our services running so all purchases, donations, or other support that people give to St Ann’s really does make a massive difference.”

For more information, please contact the St Ann’s trading company team by emailing tradingadmin@sah.org.uk  

Shop with St Ann’s

By shopping with St Ann’s, you not only bag yourself a bargain, but your purchase helps fund the care and support we offer our patients and their families. Pop in to your local hospice shop, shop online or donate your good quality items with our free furniture collection.

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Donate your preloved wedding dress

February 17, 2022 | 12:19pm

Our charity shop in Stockport has a dedicated specialist bridal area on its second floor, for brides to arrange appointments to view, try on and purchase dresses for their big day. 


We’re appealing for any new or pre-loved wedding dresses that people can donate to our bridal shop. If you have a dress at home, please do consider donating it as the money we raise from sales will help us to continue to care for local patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.


Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s

Rachel added: “Our bridal shop is popular with customers who are keen to bag a beautiful wedding outfit at a fraction of the usual price. We know many people have had to change their plans for their wedding day, and our team is here to help them to pick out the perfect outfit, however they are marking the occasion. It’s a real privilege to be involved in such a special day for so many brides, and we get people travelling to our shop from all over the north west and beyond.”


Brides might have had to delay or adapt their big day due to lockdown rules, but it doesn’t mean they should compromise on their dress. We have an appointment system in place so brides can come along and browse the range of amazing new and preloved dresses we have in our Stockport shop at their leisure in a safe way. It’s a beautiful bridal room and many of the dresses we have in stock are brand new or designer too.


Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s

As well as hundreds of dresses, the shop also has a range of other bridal accessories, such as hair accessories, bridesmaid outfits and shoes.  

The store in Stockport also offers a range of vintage items for sale, as well as a specialist book shop.  

To find out more about donating your dress or to arrange a safe, socially distanced appointment with the bridal team to try on dresses or discuss your needs, call 0161 222 0576, email stockport@sah.org.uk or pop into the shop at 33 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1NE