New Mills Blythe House Hospice Shop Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award

New Mills’ Blythe House Hospice shop has been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards 2025 for the East Midlands – and the winner will now be chosen by public vote.

Run by the Charity Retail Association, the awards celebrate the vital role charity shops play in local communities, far beyond selling second-hand bargains. They act as community hubs, providing volunteering opportunities, friendship, employment, and direct support for the causes they champion.

Shop front. Credit: Blythe House Hospice

This year saw more than 5,000 nominations. When asked why they love the Blythe House shop, local residents praised its welcoming atmosphere and community value:

• “Small but perfectly formed. Treasure trove of goodies. Regular stock changes. Good prices and all for a good cause.”

• “Friendly and helpful staff who always show care and consideration to their customers. The shop is always well kept and laid out – a wonderful addition to the community.”

Jayne Oldham, New Mills Shop Manager, said:

We are absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in the East Midlands.

This recognition is a real testament to the incredible support we receive from our dedicated team of volunteers, who work so hard to make the shop a welcoming and vibrant place.

The New Mills shop has truly become a hub for our local community – a place where people come together, connect, and support one another. We are so grateful to our wonderful donors and shoppers whose generosity helps us continue raising vital funds for Blythe House Hospice.

We wouldn’t be here without them, and this shortlisting is as much theirs as it is ours.

Jayne Oldham, Shop Manager. Credit: Blythe House Hospice

Robin Osterley OBE, Chief Executive of the Charity Retail Association, said:

Congratulations to all the shops that made the shortlist and thank you to everyone who made a nomination.

The level of support the Awards continue to inspire highlights just how much charity shops mean to their local communities.

We are now calling on the public to cast their votes and decide which shops will be crowned winners in 12 areas across the UK.

How to vote
Votes can be cast online here: Vote in the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards 2025

Voting closes midnight, Thursday 2 October. Winners will be announced on 6 October 2025.

The New Mills shop is one of several retail outlets raising vital funds for Blythe House Hospice, which provides free care and support to people across North Derbyshire affected by cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.