“I started off by renting a hall each week and I did this for about six months. When I saw that it was popular I went ahead with finding the shop. Today Mama’s Closet is open because when I was a young mum and my partner left me, I was homeless for a while and … More The story behind Mama’s Closet (part four of six)
“We pay for items donated to the shop and we do so per item which means you get a better rate than other cash-for-clothes schemes in the area. What with the economy being the way it has for a while, such as caps on benefits and general austerity measures … More The story behind Mama’s Closet (part three of six)
“We have more of a say than charity shops, we only accept good quality items in good condition, so you won’t find anything excessively worn here. And of course we specialise in baby and children, so if we don’t have something you’re looking for, it will probably come in quite quickly.” #part2of6 #instalifestory #businesslifestory #businesswoman … More The story behind Mama’s Closet (part two of six)
Based on a true story: “A young, jobless girl was pregnant. She was excited but also worried about how she would afford all the things needed for a baby. She came into the shop and was able to get everything she needed for £50.” …to be continued. #part1of6 #instalifestory #businesslifestory #businesswoman #businesswoman #truestory #loveatruestory #reallifestory … More The story behind Mama’s Closet (part one of six)
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