Twickenham and Richmond Park MPs Munira Wilson and Sarah Olney dropped in at two of our recently rebranded charity shops last Friday (14th March), to discover their stylish boutique feel and the charity’s work.
During the visit, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, Munira met local volunteers working in the shops, and even tried her hand using our accessible 'talking till' to serve customers.
Munira said: “Hampton’s Fight for Sight shop is a beloved local shop in the heart of our community. It was wonderful to meet some of the local volunteers who donate their time, and to speak with staff about Fight for Sight’s work to drive social change and raise vital funds for vision loss research.”
Formerly Vision Foundation, this thriving shop offers preloved, vintage and designer fashion, as well as hidden gems for the home, with proceeds funding scientific research and social change projects supporting everyone impacted by vision loss.
Locals playfully refer to the shop at Park Gate Court, 66 High Street, Hampton Hill, as ‘the Harrods of Hampton’. The name reflects the quality of stock generously donated by the Hampton community.
On the same day in the afternoon, MP Sarah Olney, the Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park, joined staff and volunteers to open Fight for Sight’s new boutique on 367 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen.
The vibrant new-look shop offers a selection of curated preloved and vintage clothing, books, entertainment, and more - all with a life-changing vision to ‘Save Sight. Change Lives.’
During her visit, Sarah joined volunteers sorting donated items and chatted with staff. She heard how our charity shops fund initiatives such as walking groups and parent support networks, which are transforming the lives of people impacted by vision loss.
Sarah says: “Fight for Sight is a fantastic addition to East Sheen’s local shopping scene. Not only can you update your wardrobe with unique finds, but your purchases could also support life-changing research in a lab, provide young people access to blind sports initiatives, and much more. By simply shopping or donating, you are part of a movement to make a real difference.”
“It’s inspiring to see this shop's positive impact in the community already,” she added.
Our CEO, Keith Valentine, who was there to meet Munira and Sarah at the two shops, pictured along with his guide dog, Dottie, said: “We are delighted to launch Fight for Sight’s new-look shops in Hampton Hill and East Sheen and we’re truly thrilled that Munira and Sarah were able to join us and meet our wonderful volunteers. Every item donated to or bought from the shop will help fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas, putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss.”
How local donations and shoppers can help put change in sight
Every purchase made at Fight for Sight’s new shops helps fund innovative research and life-changing projects that support blind and vision impaired people. With 79p from every item sold contributing to cutting-edge scientific work and social change projects, shoppers will be directly helping to transform lives.
We hope that Munira and Sarah’s visits will inspire residents to shop, donate and volunteer in the shops. We would welcome donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, books and homeware!
Both shops are open Monday–Saturday (10:00 am–5:00 pm) and Sunday (11:00 am–5:00 pm). Stay updated via Instagram and Facebook.
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