Bespoke upcycled furniture business The Eccentric Leopard has announced plans to close.

The Kent-based business, which is based within Necessary Furniture – a charity that helps to upcycle and recycle unwanted homeware for those in need, has launched a closing down sale and will close once the sale concludes.

The owner, Kylie Hodge, said that the closure is due to a new job opportunity at the charity where the store is based.

A statement said: “On 25th October 2021, I posted as The Eccentric Leopard for the first time, not knowing what was ahead – just that change was coming.

“Nearly four years later, what a ride it’s been… Now, a new chapter begins – I’m proud to say I’ve just been appointed General Manager of Necessary Furniture!

“The Eccentric Leopard is ending, but a new journey begins. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every bit of support.”