The appointment of a dedicated manager at a Front Street shop that sells second-hand goods was said to be testament to its success.

Sandra Warner took up the post at ReStore, which was opened by Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda three years ago.

A spokeswoman for the home renovations charity said: “Sandra has been working for Habitat since 2019 and has been responsible for almost every aspect of the operation throughout her tenure.”

The ReStore was launched in June 2020 to sell gently used or new household goods, hardware and building materials and resell them at a greatly reduced price.

Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, said: “The success of the ReStore has been such that it really requires a dedicated store manager.”

She added yesterday: “We continue to be amazed and heartened by the success of the ReStore.

“This is an indication of the commitment that such a significant portion of the Bermudian community has made to the idea of restoration, reuse and recycling. “

The store this summer donated $10,000 to the Transformational Living Centre for Families to go towards the upkeep of the facility, which provides a home and support programmes for mothers and their children.

Ms Cooper said: “Habitat has a special interest in the TLC programme because we created the building that now houses ten families, and we want to be sure that the charity has the funds to maintain it.”

The creation of the TLC was a joint project between Habitat for Humanity and the Women’s Resource Centre. It opened to its first residents in February 2022.

A $10,000 donation from the Habitat ReStore was also made last year.

Ms Warner said: “The Habitat ReStore has provided a very solid, ongoing flow of support for all of our projects and we are grateful for the community support that we have enjoyed.

“We are happy to support such a worthwhile project annually.”

An art gallery was officially launched last year at the shop, which is located in the former Bluck’s building.

Ms Warner pointed out: “An added bonus to the ReStore and the talented artists we represent in the gallery section is the great venue we have been able to provide to display and retail their art.

“Indeed a good 30 per cent of our net profit actually comes from the art we sell.

The ReStore was among several premises recently targeted by people who either broke in or caused damage in their attempt to gain entry.

Ms Cooper said: “Fortunately we didn’t lose anything except for broken windows and doors.

“We never have very much cash on hand so we were certainly surprised to be targeted.”