The charity said closures come following increased financial pressures and changes in consumer behaviour
One major UK charity shop has confirmed it will be closing 88 of its stores by May next year(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
One major UK charity shop chain has revealed it will be closing 88 of its stores by May next year, with five closures taking place across Greater Manchester.
Cancer Research UK announced it will close 88 of its stores, saying that without this action many of its shops would struggle to remain “viable”.
The charity also revealed it will look to close a further 100 stores by April 2026, as part of plans to cut nearly half of its high street outlets.
Closures are also expected to impact approximately 600 staff members as well as up to 3,000 volunteers however the charity said it was committed to suppoerting affected staff to find new job opportunities if redeployment is not possible.
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Cancer Research confirmed the 88 locations it will plan to close by May 2026, with sites across the UK included in the plans.
Planned closures will also take place across Greater Manchester, with sites in Bolton, Hazel Grove, Stalybridge, Stockport and Urmston all expected to close their doors for good by May next year.
You can also see the Cancer Research stores closing near you by using the interactive map below.
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On the closures, Chief Executive Michelle Mitchell said: “Without action, many of our shops would struggle to remain viable. By focusing on a smaller, more efficient retail operation, we can enhance our funding for life-saving cancer research and better serve our customers, staff, and volunteers.
“We understand that this news may be difficult, and we have made these decisions with careful consideration. Our commitment to supporting everyone affected during this transition remains a top priority, and we will provide clear information and assistance throughout the process.”
The chain also confirmed, that alongside store closures, it will also be halting its online marketplace at the beginning of next year.
Cancer Research confirmed it will close 88 stores across the UK by May 2026 (Image: Western Mail)
However the charity also announced it plans to open twelve new ‘superstores’ across the UK, adding to its portfolio of 46 superstores.
Cancer Research superstores are often located on retail parks and are typically around four times bigger than the average high street charity shop store.
Full list of Cancer Research UK store expected to close by May 2026Aberdeen, 19 Rosemount Viaduct, AB25 1NEAirdrie, 5 Bank Street, ML6 6AFBalham, 168 Balham High Road, SW12 9BWBallymena, 49 Ballymoney Street, BT43 6ANBanbury, 9 Parsons Street, OX16 5LWBarnstaple, Gammon Walk, EX31 1DJBelfast, Bloomfield 17 Bloomfield Avenue, BT4 1RXBiggleswade, 24 High Street, SG18 0JLBirkenhead, Borough Pavement, CH41 2XXBirmingham, 245 High Street, Erdington, B23 6SSBognor, 1-2 Clock Walk, P021 1SGBolton, 6 Newport Street, BL1 1NBBradford, 34-36 Ivegate, BD1 1SWBurton, On Trent 25 Station St, DE14 1AUChesham, 34 High Street, HP5 1EPClevedon, 1 Station Road, BS21 6NHClydebank, 23 Sylvania Way South, G81 2UACoatbridge, 20-22 Main Street, ML5 3AECotteridge, 20 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JACrewe, 10 Market Street, CW1 2EGDerby, 826 Osmaston Road, Allenton, DE24 9AADewsbury, 22 Longcauseway, WF12 8ENDudley, 258 Castle Street, DY1 1LQEast Barnet, 276 East Barnet Road, EN4 8TDEdinburgh, 9-10 Ormiston Terrace, Corstorphine, EH12 7SJEpping, 197 High Street, CM16 4BLFakenham, 26 Market Place, NR21 9BSFalkirk, 18 Vicar Street, FK1 1JLGalashiels, 55 High Street, TD1 1RZGillingham, 90 High Street, ME7 1AXGlasgow, 420-424 Victoria Road, G42 8YZGosport, 98 High Street, PO12 1DSGravesend, 34 New Road, DA11 0ABHalesowen, 79 High Street, B63 3BQHarrogate, 24A Oxford Street, HG1 1PUHazel Grove, 129B-C London Road, Stockport, SK74HHHemel Hempstead, 101 Marlowes, HP1 1LFHigh Wycombe, 8 Church Street, HP11 2DEHornchurch, 8 Station Lane, RM12 6NJKeswick, 24 Main Street, CA12 5JDKings Lynn, 61 High Street, PE30 1AYLancaster, 54-54A Market Street, LA1 1HSLeeds, 28 L&S Lane, LS1 6LBLincoln, 254 High Street, E20 1QJLisburn, 4 Smithfield Square, BT28 1ADLouth, 20 Market Place, LN11 9PDLudlow, 3 Castle Street, SY8 1ASMaidenhead, 101 High Street, SL6 1JXMaidstone, 19 Gabriels Hill, ME15 6HRMarket Drayton, 27 High Street, TF9 1QFMelton Mowbray, 6 South Parade, LE13 0PUMerthyr, Tydfil 14 Graham Way, CF47 8BTMill Hill, 37 The Broadway, NW7 3DAMoreton, 242 Hoylake Road, CH46 6ADNewark, 26 Stodman Street, NG24 1AWNewcastle, Under Lyme 19 Ironmarket, ST5 1RFNorthwood, 38 Green Lane, HA6 2QBPaddock Wood, 5 Commercial Road, TN12 6ENPenrith, 10 Angel Lane, CA11 7BPPerth, 27 Scott Street, PH1 5TQRedditch, 4 Market Place, B98 8AARedruth, 71 Fore Street, TR15 2AFRetford, 25 Carolgate, DN22 6BZRoss On Wye, 11 Market Place, HR9 5NURotherham, 74 Effingham Street, S65 1ALRushden, 22 High Street, NN10 0PWSelby, 40A Gowthorpe, YO8 4ETSevenoaks, 137 High Street, TN13 1UXShrewsbury, 9 High Street, SY1 1SPSidmouth, 19 Fore Street, EX10 8ALSkipton, 91 Caroline Square, BD23 1DASlough, 8 Park Street, SL1 1PDSouthend, On Sea 5 Warrior House, Southchurch Road, SS1 2LZSt Ives, 6 High Street, TR26 1RRStalybridge, 44A Grosvenor Road, SK15 1RRStockport, 26 Princes Street, SK1 1SEStoke, 44 Devonport Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DHSwansea, 19 Union Street, SA1 3EHSwindon, 28 Havelock Street, SN1 1SDTiverton, 15 Bampton Street, EX16 6AAUrmston, 16 Station Road, M41 9JNWelling, 26C Bellegrove Road, DA16 3PUWelwyn Garden City, 20 Howardsgate, AL8 6BQWest Bromwich, 203 High Street, B70 7QZWhitby, 70 Baxtergate, YO21 1BLWick, 36 Bridge Street, KW1 4NGWigston, 6 Bell Street, LE18 1ADWorkington, 26-32 Murray Road, CA14 2AG
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