Salvation Army blames 'rising rents and challenging times' amid doubts over Shrewsbury shop's future
A Salvation Army chief has blamed rising rents and "challenging times" as the charity confirms it is 'reviewing the viability' of one of its long-running Shrewsbury shops.
Volunteers at the Salvation Army shop in Greyfriars, Coleham, have been told the shop could close after 30 years, leaving the charity with just one other branch in the town, in Harlescott.
Team members said they were saddened by the announcement, which came "out of the blue".
But Major Brian Slinn, Salvation Army West Midlands' Divisional Commander, explained why the decision was made in a statement.
He said: “Our charity shop in Shrewsbury is open and operating as normal - however, we have started a consultation with our staff and volunteers to review its viability in the future.
