Barnardo’s

Situated in the sleepy yet smog ridden end of Great Western Road, this Barnardos seems to pick up on all the expensive suburban swag.
How can a charity shop’s selection be classified suburban? Good question: it’s my definition of stocking a lot of knock off designer labels received from middle class trendy Wendy’s in their 40s, and lots of childrens clothing donations.
I didn’t find this Barnardos paricularly exciting but there was a decent seletion of everything, and a couple of really nice dresses from Topshop. It is nestled in a family minded area so a lot of the clothing for younger generations would most likely suit teenagers — I can imagine that mums have been questioning their daughters about whether they really have to own more than 10 dresses, and that’s why some of these items have ended up in here. But a lesson in giving to charity can’t be half bad for anyone. As for consumers, they will benefit from these hidden gems. Just off the congested Great Western Road, this Barnardos has a laid back approach that is fitting with the surrounding airy and elegant flats.