Frank continued with the jewellery business and eventually, in 1990, F. Hinds took over the one remaining shop owned by the other half of the family in Worthing, Sussex.
[citation needed] The shops provide a design and repair service and also specialise in recycling unwanted gold jewellery into new pieces.
[4][better source needed] In 2008, F Hinds joined the Responsible Jewellery Council, the international not-for-profit organisation established to reinforce consumer confidence in the jewellery industry by advancing responsible business practices throughout the supply chain, and in August 2011 they were one of the first members to become fully accredited following an independent audit.
[5] In 2014 Andrew Hinds was elected Chairman of the UK jewellery trade body the National Association of Goldsmiths.
Chapelle had traded successfully for several decades but had struggled under Hilco which lead to its eventual administration; however, Hinds saved 12 of the stores.