It is with great sadness that we announce the closure - Urmston RSPCA charity shop closes after 17 years
An RSPCA charity shop in Urmston has sadly closed its doors after 17 years.
Posting the sad news on their social feeds a spokesperson for the business located at 74 Gloucester Road which opened in 2008, cited the impact of COVID as the reason.
They said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of our Urmston charity shop.
“We have been proud to be part of the Urmston community since 2008 and have been incredibly grateful for the generosity and kindness shown to us by local supporters over the years.
“Unfortunately, the shop has never fully recovered from the impact of the COVID pandemic, and in recent years we have struggled to raise the vital funds needed to support our animal centre in Salford.”
They added: “After careful consideration, the trustees have taken the difficult decision to close the shop as a necessary cost-saving measure, to help secure the future of our essential animal welfare work.
“We would like to thank every donor, customer, volunteer and supporter who has contributed to the shop over the years.
“We will truly miss being part of the Urmston community.
“Our Chorlton shop remains open, and we would love to welcome you there — your continued support means more than ever to the animals in our care.”