Huge furniture warehouse opens in Wolverhampton to help support Beacon
Black Country-based sight loss charity Beacon has opened a new furniture warehouse on a former industrial site in Wolverhampton to raise much-needed funds.
The new store, Beacon Clearance Centre, was officially opened by the Mayor of Wolverhampton in Lower Walsall Street on Friday.
It will sell used furniture, white goods, sofas, cloths, books and other household items – with all profits raised going back to support visually impaired people in the Black Country.
In addition, the store will also have a delivery service.
Rob Evans, Beacon's area retail manager, said: "We have been working hard to convert the site into a new store and have been looking forward to this date for some time.
"It has been a race against the clock to get everything complete before our grand opening, but thanks to the dedication and hard work of our volunteers and staff we met our deadline.
“We have been selling sofas and other furniture across our stores in the Black Country for some time.
"However, we wanted to house all the larger goods in one area for our customers to view our full range in a large and open space.”
Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor Claire Darke, helped cut the ribbon at the store's official opening on Friday.
She said: "I am glad to be here to help open the new Beacon Clearance Centre. I know first-hand the amazing work Beacon does across the community and how much of a difference they make.
"This new shop will help bring in extra income for the charity and support its vital work.”
The charity hopes the store will make a difference to the local community, especially young families in the area, who may be looking for discounted furniture and shoppers on a budget.
Mr Evans added: "The clearance centre is also our way of supporting the local community and giving something back. The good people of the Black Country have supported us for many years and we want to show some appreciation.
"The new store is the publics chance to grab a bargain with unwanted furniture and white goods. As a start-up family the cost of buying, renting and setting up a new home can be tough but with the support of our clearance centre we can help ease the burden.
“We are also on the hunt for new donations and welcome unwanted household items and the usual kind of goods. Everything you donate will help support the local sight loss population.”
The new Beacon Clearance Centre is located off Lower Walsall Street, opposite BOC Gas & Gear Wolverhampton. The store will be open Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 5pm, and Sunday between 10am and 4pm.
