Have you ever wondered why Hove YMCA has charity shops? Is it just to provide shopping bargains for fridges, frocks and front room furniture? Well, yes and no.
Profits from the shops are put to work directly into the numerous projects of Hove YMCA. Without this vital source of income many projects would come to an end, meaning that young people in the city would be without the help and support they need.
Also, by refurbishing unwanted electrical appliances, repairing furniture and giving bric-a-brac new homes, Hove YMCA charity shops stop perfectly good items from ending up at the rubbish tip. This means less landfill, less incineration, a lower carbon footprint and a healthier environment.
Each year, Sussex Central YMCA diverts 440 tones of perfectly useable furniture,
clothing and electrical items from ending up in landfill. This equals
5000 electrical items, 12,000 items of furniture and enough clothing to
last the children in the picture a lifetime.
Your donations can now provide 28% more help to Sussex Central YMCA
It is now possible for Sussex Central YMCA to claim Gift Aid on all items donated
to our charity shops. This means that for every item sold in the shop,
Sussex Central YMCA can claim 28% extra on the sale price from the Inland
Revenue. All you need to do is fill in a simple form – and that’s it –
Sussex Central YMCA will do the rest at no cost or time to you. And 28% more
children, young people and families will benefit from our vital
services.
To find out more about Sussex Central YMCA's charity shops, contact Mark Roberts, Operations Manager at mark.roberts@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
