FUNDRAISERS at a Westbury charity shop are promising a warm welcome to donors wanting to recycle items cleared from their homes during the recent lockdown.
Some charity shops have been overwhelmed and will only accept donations on certain days of the week or are asking donors to book a time to visit, but the Barnardo’s store in Palomino Place, Westbury Leigh, has reopened without any such restrictions.
The children’s charity expects to lose tens of millions of pounds this year, so local stores are keen to receive donations of clothes, books, toys, games, dvds, cds, accessories and bric-a-brac which can be re-sold to raise as much money as possible. The Westbury store is also offering a range of special offers to tempt customers to return.
Barnardo’s store manager Nicola Miles said, “We’re very grateful to all of our supporters who held on to their donations until we reopened. It’s been great to welcome them back and we’ve already received several hundred bags.
“Many have been de-cluttering their homes while in lockdown or on furlough, clearing their cupboards and wardrobes and offering lots of excellent items.
“Our staff and volunteers wear gloves, masks and aprons and quarantine the donations in a safe and secure storage area for 48 hours, with each item date-stamped so we know exactly when it came in to the shop. After the quarantine period is over, the goods are put out on the shop floor.
“Thanks to local people’s generosity, we’re continuing to raise much-needed funds to support the charity’s work with vulnerable children and young people across the UK.”
Special offers include pre-owned and refurbished cds and dvds for £1.99 each or three for £4.99, as well as packs of Christmas cards from £3.
Customers are asked to wear a face covering, respect social distancing and pay by contactless where possible, with protective plastic screens at the till. Hand sanitiser is also available.
The store is open Monday-Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Call (01373) 822515.
