Charity Shops in Headington
British Heart Foundation
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Oxfam
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Cancer Research UK (North)
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Sobell House Hospice
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Marie Curie Cancer Care
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Clic Sargent
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Cancer Research UK (South)
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Helen & Douglas House Hospice
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The Cheeky Guide to Oxford recommends coming to Headington for an afternoon’s charity shop crawl. Headington currently has eight charity shops in the centre.
Back in July 2002, the Oxford Mail stated that shoppers were flocking to the Headington charity shops, which were then jointly taking about £530,000 a year. But this £75,000 turnover per shop would have been greatly reduced if they had to pay for all their stock, provide wages for their staff, and pay full rent and rates. Commercial shops were unable to compete: the Oxford Computer Company and Headington Beds both went bankrupt in 2002.
"Businesses suffer in 'charity shop capital'"
Oxford Mail, 30 July 2001
"Charity shop row rumbles on"
Oxford Mail, 6 August 2001
"Traders hit by 'Charity Alley' "
Oxford Mail, 27 May 2002
"Shoppers flock to charity shops"
Oxford Mail, 22 July 2002
