Save the Children launches National Appeal for Clothing
Save the Children is launching one of its biggest national appeals for stock in May 2009. The appeal comes as donations of stock to its 122 shops fall and demand for goods grow in the economic climate.
Friday 1 May 2009
Save the Children’s shops contribute almost £7m per year to the charity’s work, but worldwide, the economic climate has affected millions of children suffering from malnutrition and lack of affordable healthcare whilst many more children fall below the poverty line in the UK, these children need help now more than ever.
A great way to help the millions of children in need is to donate a bag of items to your local Save the Children Shop, where items are turned into vital funds. With each bag of donated clothing worth, on average, £30 – enough to feed a family in South Sudan for one week!
Joanne Nunn, Volunteer Shop Leader for Save the Children reported a decrease in both quantity and quality of donations to her shop. “Donations have not been as frequent as usual, and quality of donations has gone down dramatically since last year with many people now shopping in budget outlets, although the demand we’re seeing for good quality clothing has risen. Its vital that people donate good quality items to us so we can raise funds, even in these hard times.”
Save the Children’s network of shops throughout the UK are always willing to accept donations of all sorts, including clothing, bric a brac, books, cds and dvds and children’s items. To find your nearest shop and donate, click here or call 020 7012 6400.
