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ESTATE NEWS
THE BIG PICTURE
ESTATE MATTERS
HOME FRONT
set up an urban farm, she offered her time
to local charities—no pay, no pressure, just
purpose. That path eventually led her to the WHY IT MATTERS
Cheshire Chest in Bryanston and later to All profits from The Cheshire Trove support the Ann Harding Cheshire Home, where
launching The Cheshire Trove in Dainfern.
40 residents live with dignity and care. Some residents even contribute to the shops
or assist with admin, reinforcing a sense of purpose and inclusion.
MORE THAN A SHOP
The Cheshire Trove opened its doors in Looking ahead, there are plans to expand—replicating this community-driven model
March 2025, starting from scratch with across South Africa, with seven more shops in the vision.
nothing but determination, enthusiasm, a
collapsed ceiling to fix, and a clear sense of HOW YOU CAN HELP
mission.
• Donate: Clothes, furniture, homeware, jewellery, books—every item matters.
• Volunteer: A few hours a week or once a month makes a real difference. High
Today, it’s thriving. school students can log Life Orientation hours too.
Donations arrive daily—from designer • Shop: Every purchase supports care and community.
jackets and crystal glasses to quirky • Spread the Word: Awareness keeps the mission alive. Share the story.
collectibles and everyday homeware. Items
that don’t sell in Dainfern are passed on CONTACT THE CHESHIRE TROVE:
to the Bryanston or Northwold shops, or DEBBIE GRAY
donated to other NGOs—ensuring nothing Dainfern Valley Shopping Centre, 80 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, Johannesburg
is wasted. 082 565 7263 | debbie@cheshirehomes.org.za
cheshirehomes.org.za
Some months, the shop covers its hefty Facebook | Instagram
R40,000 rent by the 15th—a huge
achievement for a charity-led initiative.
But The Trove was never just about sales. Come for the bargains. Stay for the story
It’s about connection.
Run by a dedicated team of volunteers—
many of them women from the local
community—it has become a place of
belonging and shared purpose. “It’s a
sisterhood,” says Debbie. “Everyone brings
their strengths. We’re not here for money;
we’re here for meaning.”

Customers aren’t just shoppers. They’re
part of the story now—regulars who pop in
to browse, chat, and support. It’s shopping
THE CHESHIRE TROVE with soul.

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