A FORMER clothes boutique store in Llandudno is set to reopen as a charity shop.

The old Knightsbridge House Boutique site, at Gloddaeth Street, will become a Cancer Research Wales shop, with the charity signing a 10-year lease.

The two-floor boutique and department store opened in 2020 at the former David Roberts Shoes of Distinction unit.

Owned by developer Rob Lloyd’s business Bearmont Capital, and run by his wife Maria, they had intended to make the department store Llandudno’s own ‘mini-Harrods’.

However, the boutique was hit by vandals last year and has remained closed ever since, until being let by the charity.

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Cancer Research Wales is set to open its doors on April 13, as the charity also celebrates openings in Wrexham and Bangor.

The shop will be selling a range of quality goods and providing opportunities for local people to volunteer, and is appealing to residents for pre-loved items.

Rob Lloyd, CEO of Bearmont Capital added: "We are delighted to welcome Cancer Research Wales to the town centre.

“We believe in fostering partnerships that benefit both our tenants and the local community, the placement of the charity shop in this location fills us with confidence that it will bring employment opportunities, increase footfall to the high street and generate more income for the charity at the same time.”

Lorraine Boyd, head of retail at Cancer Research Wales said: “Cancer Research Wales is the only charity whose sole purpose is fundraising in Wales to invest in cancer research projects in Wales.

“In the last decade alone, we’ve invested over £3million in cutting-edge research projects in Bangor and Wrexham which are run by leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals to offer hope for people who are affected by cancer.

“Opening our new shop in Llandudno is an exciting move for us and we’re asking the people of North Wales to support Cancer Research Wales and its life-changing work by donating your pre-loved goods, shopping with us and volunteering your time.”