North West Air Ambulance Charity Launches New Superstore in Southport with Star-Studded Opening

Published: 14th November 2025

The grand unveiling was hosted by Liverpool star and former Radio City presenter, Leanne Campbell, officially launching the store on 14 November at Kew Retail Park 

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has opened a brand-new charity superstore at Kew Retail Park, Southport, bringing one of the largest retail spaces of its kind to the area. 

 The store, which spans 5,000 square feet, hosted a grand opening event on Friday 14 November at 11:00am, with former Radio City presenter Leanne Campbell on hand to welcome its first shoppers.  

The new superstore offers an extensive range of pre-loved clothing, furniture, homeware, books, and more – all at affordable prices. Every purchase directly supported NWAA’s lifesaving work, funding critical care missions across the North West. 

The exterior of a North West Air Ambulance Charity store, featuring large signs reading ‘Shop Donate Support’ and the charity logo. The shop window displays Christmas decorations, including a lit tree, and donation stands are positioned along the front walkway.

This opening adds to NWAA’s much-loved Southport town centre shop on Tulketh Street, which remains open and will continue serving the local community. 

David Whittle, Senior Head of Operations at NWAA, said: “We couldn’t wait to welcome everyone to our new store at Kew Retail Park. The Southport community has always been so supportive, and this new space gives us even more opportunities to recycle, reuse, and raise funds for our cause. Every donation, every purchase, and every volunteer makes a real difference.” 

To make the new store a success, NWAA asked for the community’s support in three key ways: 

  • Volunteer: Just a few hours each week could make a huge difference. 
  • Shop: Pick up bargains while supporting a lifesaving charity. 
  • Donate: High-quality, gently used clothing, furniture, household items, bric-a-brac, and books. 

To donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit www.nwairambulance.org.uk 

Five people stand smiling at the entrance of a North West Air Ambulance Charity store during a ribbon-cutting event. They are positioned behind a blue and yellow ribbon stretched across the doorway, with the shop interior visible behind them Three people pose together inside a busy North West Air Ambulance Charity store during an opening event. Shoppers and supporters fill the background as they stand in front of clothing displays and smile for the camera.