A charity shop has reopened its doors following a recent renovation.

The RSPCA’s South Bucks branch, which is based along the town’s High Street, confirmed on August 14 that they would close for several weeks as they underwent a fresh makeover.

The initial plan was to reopen in the first week of this month, but a handful of delays meant their official first day of trading in their new-and-improved unit was Tuesday, September 17.

And despite being closed for just over a month, customers have returned in their flocks to leave donations and purchase second-hand goods.

Manager Pauline Patton said: “It took a little bit longer than we thought, but we’ve had a good response.

“We’ve had a lot of people come in and say that have missed us which is brilliant.

“Chesham has such a good community, and the people here do support us, as we’re doing our bit to help the animals.

 “It’s great to be back.”

One of the niche features of the shop is that there is a donation box outside the front of the store in the design of a cat holding a bottle.

And despite only being for a handful of days, Mrs Patton hopes they can recruit volunteers in the not-to-distant future.

She continued: “We have a lot of donations which is great, and if anyone has a bit of spare time then please come and volunteer with us in the afternoons – that would be greatly appreciated.

“We need more volunteers as we have a lot to offer.

“Since we have reopened, people have come in and have said they like the space and I think we do have a lot of good things to sell.

“DVDs, books, clothes, incense sticks, guitars and lots and lots of jewellery.

We have just been donated some very expensive pearls, and it’s great.

“It’s amazing to see what people are willing to donate to help charity, and the money raised will go to RSPCA South Bucks.”

As well as having a branch in Chesham, there are outlets in Princes Risborough and Burnham.

The manager concluded: “It’s so important to use charity shops, and I think more and more people are using them.

“I think more people are aware of the sustainability in helping the environment, and you get many unique things.

“Charity shops are not the same as High Street shops as you get very old stuff in,

“I would certainly encourage people to use them.”

The shop is frequently visited by those along the High Street and has gained an average score of 4.4/5 from nine Google Reviews.