Second charity shop opens in Skipton to support cancer research

Yorkshire Cancer Research has opened a second Skipton shop on Keighley Road, its first fashion-focused store, joining an earlier Craven Court branch that has raised more than £645,000 to support research and services.

Yorkshire Cancer Research has opened a second charity shop in Skipton, located on Keighley Road. The new store follows the charity's first Skipton outlet in Craven Court and is described as its first fashion-focused shop, offering curated new and pre-loved clothing, shoes and accessories. Staff and volunteers highlighted the role of retail income in supporting the charity's research and services across the region. The charity says the opening builds on its existing retail network and local work. What is known: - The Keighley Road shop is the charity's second store in Skipton and its first fashion-focused location. - The Craven Court store has raised more than £645,000 to support research and cancer services in the region. - Yorkshire Cancer Research currently funds £75 million of research and services aimed at preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. - In North Yorkshire, reported figures show about 63 people are diagnosed with cancer each week and 36 people die from the disease each week. - The charity says the new shop is the latest addition to an expanding retail network now totaling 18 shops. - Volunteer staff spoke about the shop's atmosphere and their involvement in retail roles. Summary: The Keighley Road shop adds a fashion-focused outlet to Yorkshire Cancer Research's retail operation and is intended to generate further income for research and services. The charity says it will work with both Skipton shop teams to raise funds that support its ongoing research programmes and regional services.