Barclays Bank closed and, after a spirited local campaign, gifted the building to the village; this was sold which enabled a shop on the High Street to be purchased.
Belford Community Shop, thought by customers to be “the best charity shop in the North”, raises large amounts of money pay overheads for all the different group entities; remaining funds are granted to local organisations to support their work. Some of the beneficiaries have been Bell View Resource Centre, St. Mary’s Church, The Ferguson Hall, Belford Play Park, Belford Players the Red Squirrel Group, and many more.
Notice boards and pamphlet racks within the shop advertise what Belford has to offer. The shop is a High Street presence for all aspects of Belford community. There are no paid members of staff, everything is run by volunteers; without their efforts nothing would be possible. Volunteering in Belford is enjoyed by many as it is sociable, rewarding and a great way of meeting people and putting something back into the community.
Community Shop Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday to Saturday - 10am-3pm
Sunday - Closed
Judith Thurland
Dennis Cromarty
Pauline Tucker
Dave Ogden
Les Carr
Doug Renton
Ruth Dodd
Amanda White
Phil Dodd
Val Barnsley
Ian Hodgson
Fiona Renner Thompson