Unwanted presents or sale purchases?

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

The credit crunch is affecting stocks of clothes, books and furniture in Age Concern Leicester Shire & Rutland’s 26 shops upon which the charity so heavily relies.

Tony Donovan, the charity’s executive director, added: “It’s a Catch – 22! 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 to our charity’s shops. If the situation continues, this could 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 – whilst large quantities or large items such as furniture can be collected from homes by calling 0116 2781208.

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