Glossop welcomes new Lighthouse charity shop

Derbyshire-based Valley CiDS, a charity supporting children, young people and families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, are pleased to announce that they have opened their newest Lighthouse Charity Shop in Glossop.

The new store was officially opened by Glossop Councillor and Deputy Leader of High Peak Borough Council, Councillor Damien Greenhalgh. Joining the celebrations were children from Whitfield St James’ CE (VC) Primary School in Glossop.

The new Lighthouse Charity Shop is located on the Howard Town Shopping Park, Victoria Street.

CEO of Valley CiDS, Ian Tannahill said: “We are excited to be opening our new Lighthouse Charity Shop in Glossop and we’re so pleased to have the opportunity to return to the town. As a charity, we are passionate about engaging and working with local communities and look forward to reconnecting with the people of Glossop and furthering our work in supporting local children, young people and families.”

This is the charity’s 35th store, which are all located across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

The new Valley CiDS Lighthouse Charity Shop, will raise income to support the work of Valley CiDS, working with children, young people and their families. T

his is through their work in schools where they provide a range of activities, along with out-of-school clubs, youth & community work services in local communities and alternative education provision, for young people who have disengaged with learning or are struggling to access mainstream education.