Burnham Market Tapping House charity shop opens its doors

The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House has launched another one of its charity shops in Burnham Market.

The new shop on Overy Road intends to create a "boutique look and feel" in the premises that used to be an art gallery.

The shop intends to create a boutique feel for its customers. (Image: Chloe Garrett) Adelle Bates, an out-patient who uses the charity's services at the Tulip Centre, opened the shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Adelle Bates opened the new charity shop in Burnham Market. (Image: Chloe Garrett) Sally Chandler, Tapping House’s regional retail manager, said: “The shop's focus will be on clothing accessories and bric-a-brac and we already have a great range of stock ready to go.”    

The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House has eight other shops in Hunstanton, Snettisham, Fakenham, Swaffham, Downham Market, Wisbech and Kings Lynn.

A spokesman for the charity said: "It will offer the same range of high-quality goods customers of Tapping House’s eight other shops have grown to expect.

"All sales will help fund the free care and support of people with life-limiting conditions and their families." 

Over the last financial year, the charity has generated more than £630,000, all of which went towards helping patients.

The services the charity offers include an outpatient unit, called the Tulip Centre, which provides activities and individual support.

The spokesman also said the overall goal is to help patients to "live well and cope with any life-limiting conditions".

An assortment of jewellery pieces will be on sale as well. (Image: Chloe Garrett)

Its "hospice at home" service allows patients to receive care in the comfort of their homes.

"We also offer compassionate and sensitive support to families, including remarkable bereavement care, helping them navigate the challenges of losing a loved one," they added.  

Any donations can be dropped off between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday and between 10 and 4pm on Sundays.