Cancer Research will be closing its Crewe town centre charity shop in May 2026, as part of a wave of closures from the high street charity chain.

The 10 Market Street shop is set to be one of 88 set to close across the UK next spring, with another 100 branches set to shutter by April 2027.

Cancer Research said inflation pressures and changing consumer habits meant "many" of their shops risked becoming unprofitable.

The 10 Market Street shop is set to be one of 88 set to close across the UK next spring, with another 100 branches set to shutter by April 2027 (Ryan Parker).

The UK closures are expected to impact around 600 members of staff, and up to 3,000 volunteers.

A Cancer Research spokesperson said: "A smaller, high-performing retail operation will mean we will fund more life-saving cancer research and better serve our customers, staff and volunteers.

"This news will be difficult. Our decisions have been taken after serious consideration.

"We are committed to supporting everyone affected by these changes, and will provide clear information and support throughout the process."

The Cancer Research closures are expected to impact around 600 members of staff, and up to 3,000 volunteers (Ryan Parker).

After the closures, there will be 320 Cancer Research shops left open across the UK.

Cancer Research has plans to open another 12 superstores by 2028.

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