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Charity Shops Revive Selby's High Street: A Sustainable Solution
30 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Charity shops in Selby part of plan to regenerate high street
- Charity Up for Yorkshire sets up trail featuring 14 charity shops
- Locals support the idea, see it as bringing more life to the high street
As of September 30th, 2025, the town of Selby is taking a unique approach to revitalizing its high street - by embracing the popularity of charity shops. The charity Up for Yorkshire has used funding from the North Yorkshire mayoral authority to establish a trail showcasing 14 charity shops in the market town.
According to Matt Fisher, Up for Yorkshire's community development lead, these second-hand stores are seen as a "strong starting point for change" and an "exciting opportunity to create a sustainable and vibrant high street." Locals like regular customer Michael Donnelly have welcomed the initiative, with Donnelly stating that "anything we can do for the high street is a good idea" and that the town center is "on the up."
