The “Bordon & Liphook Charity” grew out of a ‘good idea’ to create a Charity shop at a time when the Bordon Chamber of Industry and Commerce was operational. This was in 1992. Premises were found at the Elizabeth Dibben Centre in Pinehill Road, first at the front in the waiting area and then in the large room at the rear. Donations from the general public were immediately encouraging and although the trading position was poor, this period of three years gave the impetus to go onto the next stage.

After some careful negotiation, there was sufficient confidence to move the shop into splendid new premises at 15 The Forest Centre. This would not have been possible without the active encouragement of the Social Services who gave a grant of £8,000, towards the shop fitting out.  The shop is run under the name of "Bordon Care Shop Limited" and the Charity was set up separately under the name of "The Bordon Charity", although that name was changed to "The Bordon and Liphook Charity" in 2006.  (read more)

In May 1999 a loan from the Bordon Charity was made to “Liphook Care”. A new and second Charity Shop operating from 23 Station Road Liphook. It has been set up with the same objectives but with special emphasis on assisting Macmillan as well. By the end of the first year it had achieved its target of £25,000 turnover and repaid its start up costs. (read more)