GO finds a new home around the corner with plans to expand

Sunday 12 November 2023

The social enterprise charity GO has secured new premises and will move from Northside to the Southside of the Bridge in the new year, with its new lease lasting until the end of this decade.

It’s set to move into a large industrial unit opposite the Weighbridge Clocktower which is currently occupied by Bonsai interior designers.

The doors should open in January.

GO has always been on the Bridge – most recently at Quayside – but planned to relocate after Home Bargains announced plans to redevelop the site.

It says it can again expand operations in its new home with 6,000 square feet of space allowing an increase in the number of staff who can benefit from training programs along with a continuation of its retail, IT, bicycle and furniture refurbishment offering.

GO remains committed to recycling and sustainable activities, said General Manager, Chris Murphy.

"We are delighted to have secured these modern premises, which will allow us to train more people and equip them with the skills they need to succeed.

"We will continue improving our product range to serve our loyal client base. Staying on the Bridge is great news, offering excellent parking facilities for customers and easy public transport links for our trainees and staff."

Pictured: The location of GO's new home.

Paul Meader, Chairman of GO's Board, added: "Our charity will now be able to continue to increase the number of people we help back into the world of work while continuing to meet the needs of our loyal customers through our recycling and up-cycling activities.”

GO - Giving Opportunities - is a charity aimed at helping individuals find employment through training and support packages.

The charity offers training in a number of areas and also provides skills, confidence and experience.

The work is focused on individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues and conditions such as autism.

In recent years services have been extended to those with short-term mental health issues, ex-offenders, and those who are educationally disadvantaged.