Age UK open new boutique charity shop in Rustington
The charming and stylish store in West Sussex will house a range of pre-loved items and vintage treasures, all at affordable prices.
The Rustington store opened on Thursday 25th July and can be found at 1-2 Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE.
As well as raising much-needed funds, Age UK hopes the new shop will encourage the people of Rustington to recycle their unwanted items by donating them to the boutique shop. Donating to Age UK’s charity shops is a great way of reducing waste, with donations to the Charity this year saving 700,000 kilos going into landfill and 10 million kilos of CO2e.
Sarah Brown, Manager at the Age UK Rustington shop, said: “We’re thrilled to open the doors of our stylish new boutique shop and can’t wait to welcome the local community. We’re encouraging everyone to come and check out our range of pre-loved treasures and vintage fashion, as well as donate any unwanted quality items.
“By shopping sustainably and donating to our charity shops, people will not only reduce their ecological footprint, but also help to raise vital funds for Age UK so that it can continue supporting older people across the country.”
When donating items, the Age UK Rustington shop is also encouraging people to make their donations worth an extra 25% for the Charity by signing up to Gift Aid. Simply filling out a basic form when dropping off donations means Age UK will receive an extra 25p from the government for every £1 that is raised from donated goods.
The new Age UK shop in Rustington is appealing to local people who may be able to give up some time to help out by volunteering. People interested can find out more and sign up by visiting Volunteer Shop Assistant (Rustington) | Age UK.
Take a sneak peak at the new store here:
