RSPCA Launches Urgent Stock Appeal For Isle Of Wight Charity Shops

Sunday, 3 October 2021 06:00

By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona

RSPCA IOW Animal Manager Hannah Allen-Western with Miley (black dog running through sand pit) and Ojo (in background) with a few donated charity shop items.

The RSPCA on the Isle of Wight has launched an appeal for stock at all of its charity shops across the Island.

The charity needs clothes and household items at its charity shops in Newport, Ventnor, Sandown and Cowes. They usually generate around £300,000 - £400,000 a year for the charity.

The charity is seeking men's, women's and kids clothing, footwear as well as bric-a-brac, books, games and small electrical items.

Donated items can be dropped off at any of the four charity shops, although if people have a large amount to donate it is advised to call in advance so the shop can make sure there is space to receive them.

The animal rescue charity has been beset with challenges over the last 18 months, with COVID continuing to disrupt shop activity and severe weather causing damage to the charity’s retail storage barn leading to some stock being lost to water damage.

A busy summer tourist season has helped with lots of customers visiting the shops, however sadly this wasn’t enough to make up for the ten months of lost income due to the various lockdowns, and unfortunately the shops are now becoming depleted of stock.

Branch manager Suzanne Pugh said:

“We were thrilled to see the shops so busy this summer with the return of visitors to the Island, but now we need the community’s help to restock our shops so that we can continue to raise funds to support animals in our care

“There are lots of good reasons to donate items to our shops – it avoids goods going to landfill, it provides people with lower cost shopping options and any money raised from the sale of donations is put to very good use at our animal rescue centre.

“So, if you are having a clear out this autumn, please consider donating items to our charity shops, we would be very grateful for your support.

The charity also welcomes blankets and towels for use at its animal shelter – but regrets cannot take duvets, pillows or cushions etc which cannot be easily laundered.

To find out more about volunteering opportunities and ways to donate to the charity visit www.rspca.org.uk/local/isle-of-wight-branch

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