Published: October 30, 2008
Charity shop shuts in Highbridge as financial downturn bites

A charity shop in the centre of Highbridge has shut down, with bosses blaming the financial downturn for its demise.

The charity shop for BIBIC, the British Institute for Brain Injured Children, only opened in Church Street last year but has been struggling to make ends meet.

John Bennett, BIBIC's Chief Executive, told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week: "Trading has been difficult and the current economic climate is partially to blame for the Highbridge shop's closure."

"These are difficult times for many charities, but BIBIC is a strong positition and still has many exciting future developments planned."