Topic ID 5987
the old lingerie shop next to Simmons seems to be having a spruce up - any ideas as to its future?
Reply ID 68358
The builders said it was going to be a Charity Shop when we asked them yesterday.
Reply ID 68364
I think its the British Heart Foundation but not absolutely sure
Reply ID 68368
A charity shop? In Ware? No?!
Reply ID 68370
It is going to be a MIND charity shop. Plans have been submitted to make alterations to the building.
Reply ID 68373
I was hoping for a pizza parlour...
Reply ID 68375
...or a Pizza place where you can have your nails done, buy a 2nd hand book and drink an nice cup of coffee... [^]
Reply ID 68377
Snore
Reply ID 68418
quote:Haha just what we need! Ware seems to be overun with Charity Shops, Pubs, Takeaways and not much else!
Originally posted by naga
...or a Pizza place where you can have your nails done, buy a 2nd hand book and drink an nice cup of coffee... [^]
Reply ID 68420
So you would rather it was a high street full of empty units then?
Reply ID 68422
Not at all! Just making an observation. It just seems a shame that's all Ware has to offer in its high street. I would rather the shops be open and bringing in business but it would be nice to see something that we don't have here!
Reply ID 68425
What amazes me is the fact that the estate agents were asking £18k per year rent for that shop. Add to that a business rate charge of approx £7500 thats an expense of about £500 per week before you've even switched a light on. You've got to sell a lot of DVD's and second hand dresses to even begin to make some money for the charity concerned.
Reply ID 68426
Maybe they get a discounted rent? being a charity?
Reply ID 68427
They would pay a maximum of 20% of the business rate, so no more than £1500.
Reply ID 68428
I think this explains why no new small shops come to ware -after all would you remorgage your house - rent a shop -buy stock -employ staff -watch people come into your shop and then watch them walk out and go and buy it online cheaper than you can buy it- no thanks its a mugs game
quote:
Originally posted by VicarageRoader
What amazes me is the fact that the estate agents were asking £18k per year rent for that shop. Add to that a business rate charge of approx £7500 thats an expense of about £500 per week before you've even switched a light on. You've got to sell a lot of DVD's and second hand dresses to even begin to make some money for the charity concerned.
Reply ID 68432
Charities apply to the Local Council for a reduction in the Business Rates. The Rate is determined by the Council and is discretionary for each Local Council the lowest being 0% Business Rate.
Reply ID 68433
I actually like charity shops especially if the charity is 'a good one'. Yes I know some employees earn a lot (and why not) but I'd like to think some of my purchases help the charity. We don't actually have that many, ours are clean and you just never know what bargains are in their! - and how about Isobel's stunning window displays throughout the year?. As as said, infinitely better than empty shops and a great way of recycling.
Reply ID 68434
quote:I think you under estimate what charity shops earn - the Peace Hospice shop in Chorleywood turns over more than £250,000 a year.
Originally posted by VicarageRoader
What amazes me is the fact that the estate agents were asking £18k per year rent for that shop. Add to that a business rate charge of approx £7500 thats an expense of about £500 per week before you've even switched a light on. You've got to sell a lot of DVD's and second hand dresses to even begin to make some money for the charity concerned.
Reply ID 68447
quote:Apologies. Can't see any reason why it should be set at 20% especially if the post above is correct and one shop can turn over a quarter of a million in one year.
Originally posted by mb1
They would pay a maximum of 20% of the business rate, so no more than £1500.
Reply ID 68452
The 20% rate is the maximum councils are allowed to charge charities. they can charge less. Some charity shops make a LOT of profits. Oxfam shops as a whole made a profit of £90m in the last financial year, which is a mere £120k profit per shop on average.
Reply ID 68460
"Apologies. Can't see any reason why it should be set at 20% especially if the post above is correct and one shop can turn over a quarter of a million in one year." Because its Not for Profit and would be empty otherwise.
Reply ID 68462
quote:How about some incentives for small businesses?
Originally posted by Jacko
"Apologies. Can't see any reason why it should be set at 20% especially if the post above is correct and one shop can turn over a quarter of a million in one year." Because its Not for Profit and would be empty otherwise.
Reply ID 68463
quote:What's the point with incentives for new business All you read on the forum is complaints that the range is not large enough or the prices too high and "I use the Hertford/harlow/ hoddesdon supermarkets" Locals do not use them and therefore lose them. then complain that we only get businesses that can actually survive because of what they are
How about some incentives for small businesses?
Reply ID 68465
quote:What local shops have actually shut?? National chains and retirement has caused a few to shut recently - now many have re-opened. A lot of local people do support local shops - its just people have to travel away for mens/sports stuff and a decent supermarket (and no to ASDA on Watton Rd as its wrong location).
"Locals do not use them and therefore lose them. then complain that we only get businesses that can actually survive because of what they are"
Reply ID 68466
and at Crane Mead as well, no to any supermarket down here, def agree with the having to go out to get men's stuff, Ware is pants for us blokes...
Reply ID 68467
quote:I'm sure you can buy pants in Peacocks.[:)][:)] I did once, but prefer Matalan's, M&S or even Tesco's..... But i'm still pleased Peacocks has re-opened!
Originally posted by Mancunian
and at Crane Mead as well, no to any supermarket down here, def agree with the having to go out to get men's stuff, Ware is pants for us blokes...
Reply ID 68476
quote:I assumed from their name...men's pants were all they sold!!!
Originally posted by Northsiderquote:I'm sure you can buy pants in Peacocks.[:)][:)] I did once, but prefer Matalan's, M&S or even Tesco's..... But i'm still pleased Peacocks has re-opened!
Originally posted by Mancunian
and at Crane Mead as well, no to any supermarket down here, def agree with the having to go out to get men's stuff, Ware is pants for us blokes...
Reply ID 68513
Steven Oates (Hertford Estate Agent) opening in William H Brown's vacated property.
Reply ID 68514
quote:Just think, if we weren't in the middle of the worst recession in living memory, every shop in the High Street could be an Estate Agent. Happy Days!!
Originally posted by Riverside
Steven Oates (Hertford Estate Agent) opening in William H Brown's vacated property.