Headington Sobell House charity shop for sale after closure

It was announced last month that the Sobell House charity shop in London Road, Headington, would shut down on Saturday, March 28.

The long-running hospice charity said the ‘very difficult decision’ had to be taken as the costs of continuing the shop mean ‘it is no longer raising enough money to keep it open’.

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Now, the premises has been listed for rent to a new business, starting at £28,500 per year.

The partially fit-out retail shop is described as being in an ‘excellent retail location’ in the Oxford suburb of Headington.

Sobell House Hospice in Headington (Image: Richard Cave)

The listing said: “The property forms part of a terrace of similar properties being suitable for a variety of uses. It offers a rare opportunity to acquire an affordable retail unit in this busy suburb.”

Sobell House’s London Road charity shop was the one which operated closest to the hospice itself, which is based in Headington.

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Announcing the news in March, a spokesperson for the charity said: “This has been a very difficult decision. As a hospice charity, we must make sure that every pound we spend helps provide the best possible care.

“Unfortunately, the cost of running the shop has increased, and it is no longer raising enough money to keep it open.

“We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, staff, customers and donors who have supported our Headington shop over the years, particularly given its close proximity to the hospice itself.”