charity shop openings.

[Alec1]

Getting conflicting info re. When charity shop's are allowed to open their doors. Some sources saying 12th April others 15th June.

Can anyone clarify please?

[Sue]

Surely they are non essential shops so 12 April?

[Alec1]

Yeah, I thought so too, but on several national charity sites I am seeing the later date.

[Penguin68]

Yeah, I thought so too, but on several national charity sites I am seeing the later date.

The 12th is when they are legally allowed to open, but they are not compelled to open then. Many pubs, for instance, without an economically large enough open space/ garden will not open as soon as they can, but as soon as its economically viable for them to open. Charity shops may have good reasons for not opening up as soon as it's legal to do so.

[Guest]

Looks like most are preparing to open having seen lights on as I went past this morning (Shelter was still closed)

[Alec1]

Thanks for responses. Makes sense that some may not open until a later date due to space.