Barnardo’s North is appealing for unsuitable gifts from the festive season to be donated to their shops in our area so they can be sold to raise vital funds.

All money raised in Barnardo’s shops is used to fund the charity’s hundreds of projects across the region that support children and young people who are affected by today’s most urgent issues, including those who are living in poverty.

This year’s appeal for quality donations is even more urgent as families struggle to cope with the rising costs of living as energy and food prices soar.

Sharon Goswami, head of retail operations at Barnardo’s, said: “By donating any unsuitable Christmas presents to our shops you will not only be repurposing an item you may not have used, but also helping the North’s most vulnerable children.

“All purchases made in our Barnardo’s stores and through our online shop help us to support some of the most vulnerable children in society.

“The money we raise allows us to provide food parcels or supermarket vouchers to those who desperately need them as well as energy vouchers to heat families’ homes over the winter months.

 

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