Red Cross to open new store at Sanderson Arcade
7 July 2025
The British Red Cross – the world’s emergency responder – is opening a new boutique style retail store at Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth.
The new store is due to open later in the summer and will help the charity to raise much needed funds for its vital work supporting communities in crisis both at home and abroad.
The British Red Cross was founded in 1870 and operates around 280 charity shops across the UK – selling preloved goods including clothes, books homewares and furniture.
The charity helps millions of people in the UK as well as 190 countries around the world to get the support they need when disaster strikes.
The new Morpeth store is opening in the former Ladbrokes unit at Sanderson Arcade close to the bus station and neighbouring the Card Factory. The charity’s fit out team have started work on transforming the 2,000 sq. ft. space into a new British Red Cross boutique, with designer brands nestled next to high street fashion.
As well as a presence in UK communities, the network of shops are a key part of the charity’s fundraising, and the local team are now recruiting for volunteers who are keen to help make the new Morpeth store a huge success when it opens later in the summer.
Regional Retail Manager for the British Red Cross, Joanne Thurman, said: “Volunteering in our stores is a real opportunity to make a difference here in your own community and we are really keen to hear from people who would like to give their time to volunteer in our new Morpeth store.
“This is a great location for our new store at Sanderson Arcade, and we are really looking forward being a part of the town centre here in Morpeth.”
Sanderson Arcade Centre Manager Lottie Thompson said: “We are so pleased to be welcoming the British Red Cross to the Arcade this summer.
“The new boutique style store is going to look great, with some fantastic pre-loved products. It brings something different to our centre, as well as the opportunity to make a difference by volunteering.”
The new store is expected to open towards the end of July or early August. Anyone interested in volunteering at the new Morpeth store is asked to contact Joanne Turner Retail Cluster Manager; JoanneTurner@redcross.org.uk; 07515 064535; or apply directly here:
Volunteering opportunities | Volunteer near you
For more information about the British Red Cross contact www.redcross.org.uk and to keep up to date with news and events at Sanderson Arcade go to www.sandersonarcade.co.uk
Photos show: Joanne Thurman, the Regional Retail Manager, at the soon to open Morpeth store and a Red Cross retail store.
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