The Age UK charity shop in Ashton is appealing to people in the local area to donate their unwanted items to help keep shelves stocked. 

Donations can be of unwanted quality items and they can be maximised by signing up to Gift Aid. 

Jenna Boyle, manager of the shop on Market Avenue, said: "Since reopening, we have enjoyed welcoming back local residents and we’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic support from the community.

"Customers old and new have visited the Age UK Ashton shop helping to boost sales and providing us with an extraordinary amount of donations, for which we are extremely grateful.

"However, we need those donations to keep coming and we urgently need quality goods such as clothing and accessories, gifts, toys, household items and shoes.

"The coronavirus pandemic put a huge strain on charities, with Age UK’s services facing unprecedented demand when the crisis began and the impacts continue to be felt. All items help raise vital funds for the charity’s work and services supporting older people. This includes Age UK’s Information and Advice, and Friendship services, which are a lifeline for those who have no one else to turn to." 

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