A local hospice has added a new shop in Alcester to its footprint of charity shops – bringing the total to 26.

The Myton Hospices has just opened its newest store, which will sell donated preloved homewares, electrical items and small pieces of furniture, at Alcester Business Centre in Kinwarton Farm Road.

It is the charity’s second shop in Alcester – the other is an established clothing boutique which is based in the town centre.

The Myton Hospices was helped in its acquisition of the new Alcester shop – and the other 25 stores in its retail estate by Berrymans Solicitors. We work with the charity on new leases and lease renewals for its shops and we are also a long-term supporter of the charity.

Ralph Beevers, head of retail and trading at The Myton Hospices, said: “We have had our town centre shop in Alcester for about six years now, so this new store was a great chance to have another shop in the town with a slightly different offering of stock.

“Being based out of the town centre, it is easy to access for dropping off donations, which are always gratefully received.”

The new Alcester store will be accepting donations of electrical items such as toasters, microwaves and hairdryers and, as it carries out its own PAT testing, is able to accept “almost anything with a plug”, Ralph said.

As well as the two Alcester stores, The Myton Hospices also has shops in locations including Leamington, Stratford, Warwick, Rugby, Southam, Kenilworth, Nuneaton and Henley in Arden.

Nick Watts, principal associate at Berrymans Solicitors, has worked with the hospice on the leases for its various shops. He said: “The Myton Hospices is an important charity which we’re proud to support – whether that’s by raising money through fundraising or through championing their ever-growing network of shops by supporting on the legal side of the leases.

“The new shop at Alcester Business Centre is looking smart and I’m sure it will be well supported with quality donations.”

Caption: Nick Watts, Principal Associate in the Commercial Department.