After 26 years, our longest serving director has stood down. Norma Ross held the role of director of Income Generation since the mid-1990s and in that time has helped to raise an incredible £150 million for us. But now the proud Scot, who lives in Gnosall, Staffordshire, has stepped down from her role and handed… Read more »
We are asking our supporters to be aware of Gift Aid which would help us raise thousands of pounds more each year. This week, we have launched a Gift Aid awareness campaign aimed at getting more of our loyal supporters to sign up in store, allowing it to claim an additional 25% from the government… Read more »
Our fundraising team have said they are in awe of a four-man team who have just completed an unsupported row across the Atlantic. In just 41 days the Wrekin Rowers rowed more than 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. Phenomenal And on the way they raised a… Read more »
We are gearing up for a summer of fundraising – and preparations are well under way for its biggest, brightest, and boldest event. For the last two years, we have been unable to hold any of our flagship events, including the ever-popular Dragon Boat Festival, because of the pandemic. Now boats have been ordered and… Read more »
Be in with a chance of winning £5,000 in our Christmas raffle… but be quick, ticket sales close soon In the midst of Christmas shopping and planning, don’t forget to add our charity draw to your list. The last day to buy a ticket – and be in with a chance to win £5,000 in… Read more »
What could be more Christmassy than a robin with a red breast singing on the front of a charity Christmas card? Only one that has been painted by one of our assistant community shop managers. This cheeky chappie is now on sale at our 29 shops and at our two hospices in Shrewsbury and Telford as well as… Read more »
Safeguarding: our priority As an organisation delivering outstanding, compassionate care daily, safeguarding the most vulnerable underpins everything we do. Safeguarding is our priority. If you have a family member, friend or loved one receiving our care, we help our staff and volunteers protect them in many ways. We: Provide mandatory safeguarding training every year Have… Read more »
With our stock rooms bursting at the seams with clothes donations post lockdown, we’re holding bargain pop-up sales across Shropshire for supporters. Shoppers will be able to buy bags of bargains by weight at our next event which is a £2 sale at Park Lane Centre in Telford on Saturday November 20. The day pop-up… Read more »
Our amazing supporters enable us to keep providing vital care and emotional support to those who need us at the most difficult of times – and we couldn’t do it without you. Here’s another simple way for you to support us, and it’s something you can share with your friends. Sometimes you want to know exactly where your donation… Read more »
We are celebrating after scooping a top industry award. We beat off stiff opposition and were named Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year at the Charity Retail Association awards ceremony. Praised The judging panel praised our retail arm for its handling of the COVID pandemic and how we had tackled the crisis. Throughout the pandemic, CEO updates were made available so staff could remain in touch , along with skills training, welfare… Read more »
