Douglas Macmillan Hospice Charity Shop - Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
N 52° 59.288 W 002° 08.222
30U E 557929 N 5871298
A Douglas Macmillan Hospice Charity Shop located on The Strand, Longton.
Waymark Code: WMV16Q
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/06/2017
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This shop is located on The Strand in Longton. In the past the premises used to be a public house called The Earl of Clarendon, the pub sign can still be seen hanging above the shop.
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 09:30-16:30
Douglas Macmillan Hospice are a local charity and the only adult hospice within North Staffordshire caring for local people with life limiting illnesses.
The Douglas Macmillan Hospice was established in 1973 as a 28-bed care facility for people facing incurable cancer, serving primarily the North Staffordshire area.
On 14th February 2013 the Hospice celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The first Dougie Mac Shop was opened in December 1994. It was run completely by volunteers and looked very different to the image they have established today.
There are now 20 Dougie Mac shops spread across North Staffordshire, including specialised shops such as Home 2 Home, Wedding Dreams, Mini Mac and a huge Warehouse based in Burslem.
Money raised in their shops makes a significant contribution every year to their funding.
Continuously at this location for six months or more.: yes
Structure does NOT have wheels.: yes
Charity name: Douglas Macmillan Hospice
How does this organization help others?: Douglas Macmillan Hospice offers specialised care for patients over the age of 16 who are facing from a life-limiting illness when a cure is no longer possible.
Their social work team are part of a wider team that give practical and emotional support to patients, their families, carers and friends.
Items accepted: This charity shop sells ladieswear, menswear, childrenswear, homeware, accessories, new goods and gift cards.
Address or location description: Longton Clothing
40 The Strand
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 3NS
01782 594877
Website of charity: [Web Link]
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