Age UK in Ashton is urging residents to take part in its 2022 Challenge and donate their unwanted items to charity. 

By bringing in just two bags of quality things you no longer use, you can help Age UK raise much-needed funds to provide vital support to older people across the UK.

Launching this month, the 2022 Challenge aims to help Age UK’s charity shops across the nation receive 2.2 million bags of donations by the end of the year. 

The charity will turn every bag into more support for older people, with funds raised going towards services such as Age UK’s free national Advice Line and its Telephone Friendship Services.

As well as raising crucial funds, by recycling unwanted items, the local community of Tameside will also be helping to reduce waste that may otherwise end up in landfill. 

So, whether it’s the clothes or shoes you no longer wear, books you’ve already read, toys your children no longer play with, donate them to Age UK who can sell on your items and raise money to support older people in later life.

Jenna Boyle, shop manager at the Age UK shop in Ashton, said: “We are asking everyone in Ashton to join Age UK’s 2022 Challenge and support our local shop.

“Why not use the gloomy winter months to have that sort out you’ve been putting off for months and part with some items you haven’t worn in years or don’t use anymore? 

“Our team of staff and volunteers are on hand to collect donations and advise people if they are unsure what can be donated. 

“As well as doing your bit for the environment, you will be helping us turn every bag into much-needed money for Age UK.  So do have a big clear-out and drop in your donation bags today!”

The Age UK in Ashton is also encouraging people to make their donations worth an extra 25 per cent for the charity by signing up to Gift Aid. 

By 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 and it won’t cost you a penny!

 To find out more about Age UK’s Telephone Friendship services and to be signposted to local Age UK services in your area please call Age UK’s Advice Line for free on 0800 169 6565 (open every day from 8am – 7pm), or visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/telephone-friendship 

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