The Age UK Morpeth shop calls on locals to join The Great Winter Bag Drop
The winter can be one of the toughest times of the year, but for older people it can be even more challenging.
To help them, the Age UK Morpeth shop on Newgate Street is calling on local people to donate their unwanted items.
The Great Winter Bag Drop is the charity’s campaign that encourages people to clear out quality pre-loved items they no longer need and donate them to their nearest Age UK shop, helping it to fund vital services for older people who may be struggling this winter.
Tina Scott, manager at the Age UK shop in Morpeth, said: “Whether it's clothing, shoes, books, homeware or other pre-loved treasures, every donation can make a difference to older people this winter.
“When donating, people can also make their gifts worth an extra 25% to the charity by signing up to Gift Aid.
“Completing a simple form when dropping off donations means Age UK can receive an additional 25p from the Government for every £1 raised.”