Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop
A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.
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"We believe that raising a family shouldn't cost the earth and we're here to support local families and build community."
— Kyle Henderson-Begg , Executive
"A lot of the charity shops around here, I think maybe because of the cost of living or rents, the prices are really expensive."
— Hannah Jones , Other
"Clothing out on the high street is so expensive and you can't really afford that when you've got all the other things to pay for."
— Tabitha Hubbard , Other
"I don't want to buy new things that he's only going to wear for a few months or a few weeks."
— Tabitha Hubbard , Other
Key People
Mother of two, sharing her experience with rising costs.
Founder of Kids Stuff, a second-hand children's clothing shop.
Founder of Second Snuggle, a business focused on pre-loved children's items.
Mother browsing for clothes for her son, advocating for sustainability.
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