YMCA charity shop has opened in St Stephens Street, Norwich

The new YMCA shop has opened its doors to customers after moving into the old Shoe Zone store, which closed in January 2022.

The shop opened up at the old Shoe Zone in St Stephens Street on June 9 (Image: YMCA)

The shop becomes the charity's third in Norwich, joining those located in Castle Quarter and Anglia Square.

A young person living at YMCA's Norwich central accommodation, near Norwich Bus Station, cut the tape to mark the occasion with staff and customers watching on.

The new YMCA shop joins the other Castle Quarter and Anglia Square venues around the city (Image: YMCA)

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YMCA Norfolk chief executive, John Lee, said: "I was thrilled to see our young people involved in the opening of our most recent charity shop.

"It was great to see the Norwich community coming together to celebrate with us and we look forward to seeing profits go back into transforming young lives across the county."

A young person from the YMCA's Norwich central accommodation cut the tape to mark the occasion (Image: YMCA)

Since opening to the public on June 9, the young people at YMCA's central accommodation have been getting involved with volunteering. 

The shop is open seven days a week between 9am and 5.30pm.

YMCA Norfolk CEO John Lee, pictured far left, said the shop's funds will help transforming young lives (Image: YMCA)