Sue Ryder’s launched a festive appeal for pre-loved items.
National palliative care and bereavement charity, Sue Ryder, is urging the public to embrace the spirit of the season and consider having a pre-Christmas clear out to help the charity be there for more people approaching the end of life or living with grief this Christmas.
The charity is hoping that people will feel motivated to de-clutter their cupboards, toy boxes and wardrobes and donate all once-loved items to their local Sue Ryder shop. A festive clear-out will also provide other shoppers with an affordable and sustainable way to fill stockings and space under their trees this Christmas.
Commenting on the benefits of a big pre-Christmas clear out, Anthony Barlow, Senior Regional Manager at Sue Ryder said:
“The build up to Christmas is a hugely busy time for our shops, with people feeling the festive buzz, soaking up the atmosphere on the high street and wanting to give something back. Our charity shops have an important part to play at Christmas. Not only do they offer a place to shop for affordable gifts, but they’ll also be raising funds to support people at the most difficult time of their lives. Having a good clear out now will allow you to free up space for any surprises Father Christmas has in store, and by donating, you’ll help ensure people don’t grieve or die feeling alone and in pain at Christmas.”
Sue Ryder also accepts furniture, so if it’s a piece you’ve fallen out of love with or need to dispose of it to make room for the festive celebrations, book the charity’s free furniture collection service at:
https://www.sueryder.org/shop-with-us/donate-to-our-shops/free-furniture-collection-service/
The charity has just under 400 shops in high streets, retail parks and shopping centres across the UK, with money raised going towards its hospices, palliative care hubs and range of bereavement services.
People can donate quality toys, clothes, household goods, electricals, bric-a-brac and books, as well as accessories and collectables at Sue Ryder shops or by visiting Donate to your local charity shop | Sue Ryder .
Editor’s Note: I recently helped a friend to declutter. 19 black bin bags, a few glasses, lots of shared memories and a couple of hours later, we both felt a load had been lifted, in more ways than one. My friend was surprised and happy with all the space she now had, and that her unwanted items would be helping others. Make a social occasion of your declutter – it takes the slog out of it and gets the job done.
