Mountbatten charity shop to open in Winchester this spring

Mountbatten Hampshire will open a new charity shop on Jewry Street in Winchester this spring to support its 24/7 end-of-life care and bereavement services, and the charity is recruiting volunteers.

Mountbatten Hampshire will open a new charity shop on Jewry Street in Winchester this spring. The store will be led by a dedicated manager and supported by a team of volunteers. The charity says proceeds will help fund its specialist 24/7 services for people facing death, dying, and bereavement. Mountbatten Hampshire has served the region for more than 40 years and reports rising demand for its services. Key details: - Opening planned for this spring on Jewry Street in Winchester. - The shop will be managed by a dedicated manager and run with volunteer support. - Proceeds are intended to support Mountbatten’s 24/7 specialist care and bereavement services. - The charity reports it supports more than 2,000 people daily and a 71% rise in residents receiving care over the past three years. - Mountbatten Hampshire works with NHS and social care partners and has operated independently since 2019. Summary: The new Winchester shop is described as a way to raise funds, offer information to the public, and provide volunteering opportunities while supporting Mountbatten’s care across Hampshire. Mountbatten is recruiting volunteers and says the shop will help respond to increased demand; the opening is planned for this spring.