Raystede officially opens Haywards Heath charity shop

Raystede held an official ribbon-cutting at its new South Road shop, opened by the Mayor of Haywards Heath and the charity's chief executive. In the first weeks the shop welcomed about 8,000 customers and raised over £45,000, with proceeds supporting care for animals in Raystede's care.

Raystede marked the opening of a new charity shop on South Road with an official ribbon-cutting. The event was led by the Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, and Raystede's chief executive, Stephanie Smith. The shop is the charity's fifth high-street outlet and its takings go toward caring for animals in Raystede's care. Key details: - The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place last week on South Road in Haywards Heath. - The opening was carried out by Cllr Duncan Pascoe and Stephanie Smith. - This location is Raystede's fifth high-street charity shop in the local area. - Raystede reported around 8,000 customers in the first weeks of opening. - The charity reported more than £45,000 raised so far, with proceeds directed to animal care. Summary: The shop's early takings will support Raystede's animal care operations locally. Undetermined at this time.