Leeds Women’s Aid is celebrating a major milestone in October, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its Horsforth charity shop.
Since the shop opened in October 2015, it has been supported by more than 50 volunteers who’ve dedicated 72 hours per week to keep it running, and has sold more than 60,000 items, including almost 800 items via its eBay shop. The Leeds Women’s Aid shop is supported by almost 3,000 Gift Aid donors and has diverted more than 228,000 kgs of clothing from going to landfill.
Samantha Lightfoot, Leeds Women’s Aid Fundraising and Marketing Director, said: “We are delighted to celebrate a significant milestone — the 10th birthday of Leeds Women’s Aid Charity Shop this year. We are incredibly proud of all that we have achieved over the past decade. Our charity continues to make a positive impact within the local community, and we are grateful to have built a strong and loyal customer base. None of this would be possible without our dedicated volunteers, whose time, passion, and commitment are truly inspiring. We sincerely thank our volunteers and customers for their continued support.”
Katie White OBE MP – Member of Parliament for Leeds North West and Leeds Women’s Aid Ambassador, said: “I’m so thrilled to see our Leeds Women’s Aid shop in Horsforth going from strength to strength as it celebrates this significant milestone. It’s a wonderful shop, lovingly curated, full of treasure, and always worth a visit when I’m passing. Beyond raising awareness and vital funds for Leeds Women’s Aid, it also plays an important role in keeping our high streets thriving. I congratulate the staff and volunteers for their outstanding service, and I urge the wider community to support their great work and keep shopping local.”
From the 6th to 26th October, the store will host a series of community events including prize giveaways, outfit challenges, kids’ craft sessions, tea and coffee mornings and a raffle.
Window displays will also showcase the shop’s journey from 2015 to 2025, marking a decade of community support and fundraising for the charity’s life-saving services.
Follow the charity shop’s social media channels to learn more about the events and activities.