THE Wiltshire Mind charity shop has closed its doors for the last time.
The shop, located on Church Street, closed last week on Thursday 10th March.
The charity says that over the last couple of years, the charity shop, which sold second hand clothes and bric-a-brac has struggled to cover its costs.
They said, “The effects of the pandemic, reducing numbers of customers on the high street and increasing utility costs has meant the charity has had to make the difficult decision to close its shop in Melksham.
“The trustees and management of the local charity are extremely grateful to the shop staff, volunteers and customers who have given their time and energies into trying to raise income through the local community. The charity, like many, is seeing an increase in demand for its mental health support services such as counselling and local support groups, but with declining income.
“The charity shop closure does not affect the services of the charity, which continue to operate across Wiltshire for anyone in our community who needs help with their mental health.”
Wiltshire Mind provides counselling, local support groups and mental health training, and more information can be found on the website at: www.wiltshiremind.co.uk
If you’d like to support Wiltshire Mind, please visit the Just-Giving page: www.justgiving.com/wiltshire-mind
