Isabel Hospice launches urgent stock appeal campaign – Donate To Feel Great!

Isabel Hospice has announced a new urgent stock appeal campaign, ‘Donate to feel great!’, calling on the local community to donate their unwanted quality goods and support the charity’s vital work. The campaign, running from mid-July for four weeks, aims to bolster the charity’s stock offering across their sixteen shops and highly successful eBay shop, to ensure continued care for patients and families in the area.

Isabel Hospice, renowned for providing exceptional palliative care services across eastern Hertfordshire for over forty years, relies heavily on stock donations in their shops to fund its operations. However, several factors including the rise of selling platforms like Vinted and Depop have impacted volume and quality of stock across the sector, as individuals increasingly opt to sell their second-hand items personally, prompting the urgent appeal.

‘Donate to feel great’ aligns perfectly with Isabel Hospice’s sustainability initiative, Tonnes of Care, launched in 2022 with a mission to turn pre-loved items into nursing hours. Every year British households throw 300,000 tonnes of clothes away in their rubbish bins. Instead of discarding items that still have plenty of life left in them, Isabel Hospice give them a second chance; extending their lifecycle, reducing the demand for new products, and thus supporting the circular economy.

“We are reaching out to our generous donors and the wider community,” said Charlotte Greenwood, Head of Retail & Marketing for Isabel Hospice. “The donations we receive through our shops, Welwyn Garden City donation centre, and Tonnes of Care mobile donation days are critical to sustaining our services. We need your help now more than ever to continue providing the high-quality care our patients and their families rely on.”

The appeal encourages donations of clothing, accessories, homeware, vinyl records, small electricals, collectables, and other saleable items. Find a full list on their website www.isabelhospice.org.uk/what-to-donate.

“We urge the public to have a Summer declutter and donate to Isabel Hospice over the next few weeks. Think about that summer dress that you haven’t worn for several years or the ornament gathering dust in the corner – will you ever wear it; do you still need it? Our Donate, to feel great campaign will not only support Isabel Hospice but will make you feel fantastic too – ridding your home of unwanted and unused items, saving the planet, and supporting a local charity.”

“Finally, don’t forget to GiftAid your donation. If you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim an extra 25% from the Government on the sale of your item – at no cost to you! Just ask to sign up when you donate, it takes no more than 2 minutes of your time and means a lot to us!”

The charity ask that if planning to drop a particularly large number of donations to one of their shops to call them directly and ensure they have enough space to accept it that day. They also request donations not be left outside closed shops out of hours.

If you know of a company with surplus stock, whether it’s clothing, homeware, or even retail fixtures, have you considered donating these items? Your contributions could make a significant difference to the charity. Please reach out by emailing charlotte.greenwood@isabelhospice.org.uk.

Isabel Hospice extends heartfelt thanks to the community for their ongoing support and generosity. Every donation, big or small, plays a crucial role in supporting the hospice’s mission of outstanding palliative care for all. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community faces life-limiting illness alone. So, donate to feel great now!

How to Donate
Shops: Donations can be dropped off at any of Isabel Hospice’s sixteen shops during opening hours (do not leave outside closed shops). For larger donation hauls, please call the shop first to ensure they have room to accept the donation that day. Find your nearest shop on www.isabelhospice.org.uk..

Donation Centre: You can drop your donations off at the dedicated Donation Centre in Welwyn Garden City. The convenient facility allows you to simply park up at the door and is open Monday to Friday (9.30am to 4pm) and Saturdays (10am to 2pm), located at 61 Bridge Road East, AL7 1JR.

Tonnes of Care Days: These mobile donation days are held periodically throughout the year in convenient locations such as Van Hage Great Amwell and Dutch Nursery, look out for the van! Dates can be found on the website. Businesses are also encouraged to get involved by organising donation drives for their employees or customers.

To keep up to date with the Donate, Feel Great campaign, follow @IsabelHospiceShops on Instagram.

15/07/2024 14:39