Unwanted presents or sale purchases?

“After the festive season, people may be contemplating how they will get rid of unwanted presents or dispose of household furniture etc. in order to accommodate new purchases made in the sales. Age UK is the answer!” says Peter Ralphs of the local Age UK.

The financial situation is affecting stocks of clothes, books and furniture in Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland’s 22 shops upon which the charity so heavily relies, particularly now with so much uncertainty surrounding central funding for many of their services to vulnerable local older people.

Tony Donovan, the charity's executive director, said: “It’s a big problem. On the one hand, more people are saving money in these difficult times by buying the high quality goods which we sell, whilst on the other, traditional donors are apparently more inclined to ‘make do and mend’ rather than donate saleable items to our charity’s shops. If the situation continues, this will directly affect the level of services which we are able to provide in the future”

Items can be delivered to any of the charity’s shops – for convenient locations, ring 0116 2992233 or visit www.ageconcernleics.com
 - whilst large items such as furniture can be collected by calling 0116 2781208.

If supporters prefer to give a cash donation (say £3), simply text the message
“AUKL11 £3” to 70070.