The Children's Trust Canterbury shop to close in February
After 15 wonderful years in the heart of the community, our Canterbury shop will officially close its doors on 14 February 2026.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff, incredible volunteers and the loyal local community who have made the shop such a success.
Together, we have achieved so much, including winning three window display competitions and raising over £1.5 million to support children and families who rely on our services.
Our time in Canterbury has been truly special. None of this would have been possible without the passion, creativity and hard work of the team, and the generosity of everyone who has supported the shop over the years.
Frequently asked questions
I am a Gift Aid donor. What will happen to my donations?
You will continue to receive your Gift Aid notifications as usual by mail for items sold. To continue donating, our closest shop is in Maidstone, Kent. We will have 14 shops once Canterbury closes and any unsold items will be collected by our van, etc.
How can I continue to support The Children’s Trust?
Your support makes everything we do for children and young people with brain injury possible. We are grateful to everyone who donates, volunteers, or takes on fundraising activities on our behalf, and there are so many ways to get involved. Check out how you can get involved
You can also stay connected by joining our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates. Sign up to our mailing list
For any other queries, please email enquiries@thechildrenstrust.org.uk
Find a local shop
The Children’s Trust operates 14 charity shops across Surrey, Kent and Sussex, collectively raising around £2.4 million each year to support children with brain injury and neurodisability.
