Dragonflies Boutique Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
Dragonflies Boutique, a charity shop in Barrowford, Lancashire, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as one of the UK's favorite charity shops. Since opening its doors in 2023, the boutique has gained popularity within the local community for offering a wide range of high-end branded and high street fashion items at affordable prices. The shop is managed by retail coordinator Pauline Maclean and a team of dedicated volunteers who collect and sell donated items to raise vital funds for Pendleside Hospice.
Key Takeaways:
- Dragonflies Boutique, located in Barrowford, Lancashire, is one of six shortlisted charity shops in the Northwest region, and the only one representing Burnley and Pendle.
- The competition received over 5,000 nominations from across the country.
- The boutique has been open since 2023 and has gained a strong reputation in the local community for its selection of high-end and high street fashion items at affordable prices.
- The shop raises vital funds for Pendleside Hospice through the sale of donated items.
- Shoppers who have nominated the store praised the friendly atmosphere and quality of goods on offer.
- The boutique is managed by retail coordinator Pauline Maclean alongside a team of dedicated volunteers.
- Supporters can cast their vote by visiting the UK's Favorite Charity Shop website and finding Dragonflies Boutique under the Northwest list.
Statistics:
- 5,000: number of nominations received for the competition
- 1: number of boutique-style charity shops representing Burnley and Pendle
- 6: number of shortlisted charity shops in the Northwest region
- 1: number of years Dragonflies Boutique has been open
- 2025: voting closes at midnight on Thursday, 2nd October
Sources:
- The award competition website
- A statement from Pauline Maclean, managing the boutique
- Local community nominations and feedback about the boutique