This is a bit sad but also not surprising. Our local Oxfam is almost empty most of the time, and isn't open some days due to lack of volunteers (other charities struggle too but Oxfam seems the quietest). When I was a volunteer ~25 years ago it was busy most days, and packed on Saturday and the run up to Christmas.
Shops in fancier areas that get better donations (e.g. Didsbury and Altrincham) seem to do better, as do books-only shops.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/oxfam-cant-guarantee-future-of-charity-shops-as-it-also-reviews-warehouse-business
Paul
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