Now that the Christmas festivities have come to an end, local charity Martlets Hospice is appealing for people to donate good quality items to its shops across Brighton & Hove.
The charity’s shops are a valuable income source for the hospice, but they are dependent on donations to keep their shelves stocked.
Eve Collins, Martlets Hospice Head of Retail, said: “We’d really welcome donations of clean second-hand goods to help us raise funds for the hospice. You may have unwanted Christmas gifts or other items that are taking up valuable cupboard space which would really help us out.”
She continued: “Our shops sell everything from Vintage clothes and jewellery, to quality used furniture and electricals, white goods, new mobility aids as well as clothing, home ware, books and toys.
“We have shops around Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Peacehaven, Rottingdean and Woodingdean which between them have a turnover approaching £2 million a year.
“All the profits raised through Martlets shops help the Martlets Hospice provide end of life care to local adults who are affected by terminal and life limiting illness, as well as caring for their families and loved ones.”
You can take your donations to any of the Martlets shops during shop opening hours. If the shop is closed, do not leave them in the shop doorways.
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If it is a piece of furniture, an electrical appliance, or something that is too large to transport yourself, get in touch as the Martlets team can pick up donations.
To arrange pick-ups, telephone the Hove Furniture Warehouse on 01273 721188.
The shops sell second-hand clothes, household goods and furniture, bric-a-brac, books and toys.
To volunteer in one of The Martlets shops, telephone 01273 273400.
Martlets Hospice cares for adults living in and around Brighton & Hove who are affected by terminal illness. They receive less than a third of their funding from the NHS, so must raise £11,000 a day to care for patients and their families.
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