Age UK in Royton asking for donations of unwanted presents

Age UK

Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean the goodwill has to be.

The Age UK shop in Royton is encouraging local people to start the New Year as they mean to go on, and is calling for them to donate their unwanted Christmas presents to help older people and reduce waste.
 
As well as getting rid of that DVD you’ll never watch, the book that you’ve already read and the novelty jumper you’ll never wear, donating unwanted gifts will help raise funds for Age UK.

The money raised through Age UK’s shops goes towards supporting the Charity’s vital work, ensuring that essential services, such as the free Age UK Advice Line, can continue to be there for older people when they need help most.
 
Age UK shops are reliant on the kind donations of the local community to keep the shelves stocked, and accept unwanted goods such as clothing and accessories, gifts, toys, household items and shoes.

All of these items are sold on to be loved again, raising much needed funds and helping to divert waste and prevent landfill.
 
LINDA , Shop Manager at the Age UK shop in ROYTON  said, “It can be difficult knowing what do to with gifts that will never be used, however instead of just chucking them away or storing them away somewhere where they will never see the light of day, we’re encouraging people to donate them to the Age UK shop in ROYTON.

Not only will your donation help us raise much-needed funds to support older people, but you will also be freeing up space in your home.” 
 
The Charity is also encouraging people to make their donation worth an extra 25% by signing up to Gift Aid. Simply completing a basic form when donating goods means that Age UK will receive an extra 25p from the government for every £1 that is raised from donations.

That extra money helps raise much-needed funds for people in later life. 
 
Age UK has nearly 400 shops across the UK, which are reliant on the generous donations of the local community to keep the shelves stocked and supported by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers. 
 
To find your nearest Age UK shop or for more information about Age UK click here.

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