The beautiful town of Bradford-on-Avon is known for its beautiful quant shops and idyllic setting. There are a handful of charity shops well-supplied with “pre-loved” knick-knacks, books, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs, and clothing in good condition.
The local RSPCA rescue centre – Bath Cats & Dogs Home – runs what they term a charity “emporium” selling a wide range of donated goods to raise funds for the care of abused, neglected and abandoned animals.
The Bath Cats & Dogs Home shop is located at:
32 Silver Street,
Bradford-on-Avon,
BA15 1JX
Tel: 01225 866604
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Sunday, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
This well-respected local charity provides compassionate care and support for people in communities across a 700 square mile area of the south west, including Bath & North East Somerset and west Wiltshire. They run hospices and provide support for patients and families of those with life-limiting illness through outreach centres. Dorothy House charity shop in Bradford on Avon sells good quality donated goods and is located at:
2/2a The Shambles
BA15 1JS
Tel: 01225 862093
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
This charity based in nearby Bath is committed to working in the poorest communities in the Philippines, rescuing vulnerable street children and assisting communities with house building, small business enterprises, schooling and feeding programmes. The Mercy in Action Bradford on Avon boutique is located at
31 Silver Street
BA15 1JX
Tel: 01225 863696
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. Sunday: closed.