NSPCC - Dyserth District

Greetings from all the volunteers at the NSPCC shop.

Well, life here is as busy as ever, or should that be, hectic. The volume of items that are generously donated that come in to the shop on a daily basis and then sold on continues to amaze us all. It is therefore not surprising that our turnover for the year ending March 2023 was a staggering £88,151.77.

It is through the generosity of those who donate items, and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers, that enables us to reach such dizzy heights within what is a relatively small community. So our heart felt thanks go to everyone involved. Thank you so much!!

Just one plea, if we may. Please don’t leave your donated items outside the premises when we are closed.

Our committee has had some recent changes to its line-up, with Linda Platt stepping down as Chairperson and Jackie Parry taking over the reins. We also have a new Secretary in Madeleine Edwards, who replaces Hilary Carter. Our thanks go to Linda and Hilary for their valued contributions.

Although the back shop, where all the sorting is done, sometimes resembles a war zone, the atmosphere is always a fun-fuelled one. So, if you would like to be part of this dedicated team, whether it be on a regular half-day shift, or an “as and when” basis, come and chat with us, we are always looking to welcome new volunteers. You won’t regret it.

By the way, did you know?

• We have Doggy Poo bags available. (free)

• We take used printer cartridges.

• We will take unwanted spectacles which we pass on.

• We now have a PDQ machine, so you can pay by card.

All this, and when you pop in, you can have a look for a bargain. There’s lots of them!

Also, did you know that NSPCC and Childline are one charity; they have been since 2006. And, being somewhat parochial, it’s good to know that all revenue raised in Wales is used in Wales. Not to mention, that on 9 August 2023, the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Office announced NSPCC Cymru/ Wales as its charity of the year!!

Support your local charity shop in what ever way you can.

Thank you, from all our volunteers.