Barnardos children’s charity is today calling on the public to donate any unwanted gifts to their shops. Every donated item will go towards the charity’s work with children and families across Ireland in 2020.
30 December 2019. Gifts given with the greatest of intentions can sometimes miss the mark. However, what may not be the right fit for you may just be exactly what someone else is looking for! Barnardos children’s charity is today calling on the public to donate any unwanted gifts to their shops. Every donated item will go towards the charity’s work with children and families across Ireland in 2020.
Barnardos has seven shops around the country, located in Dublin (Dalkey, Clondalkin, Kilbarrack and Dun Laoghaire) Carlow, Cork and Wexford that are accepting donations. Your donation will not only help strengthen sustainability in the marketplace, but also go a long way towards support children and families throughout 2020.
If you wish to donate any unwanted gifts this year, you will find your nearest shop and its opening hours here.
Bernadette Harrington, Barnardos Shops Manager said: “In each of our shops we sell everything you could imagine so there will be a home for all the clothes, shoes and accessories, household goods, children’s toys, art and books that are in need of new owner. The funds brought in from each donated item will go directly towards are work with over 17,700 children and families in communities across the country so it really will be the gift that keeps on giving.
“There is something for everyone in Barnardos shops and donations of unwanted gifts, big or small, are always welcome! “
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Notes to Editor:
Barnardos shops are located in these locations:
- 8 Upper George’s Street
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
Tel: (01) 280 1246 - 1 Blue Court, Convent Rd
Dalkey
Co Dublin
Tel: 0867811746 - 7 Main Street
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
Tel: (01) 457 0933 - Unit 7B, Kilbarrack Shopping Centre
Kilbarrack
Dublin 5
Tel: 086 6067968 - 48 Dublin Street
Carlow
Tel: (059) 913 2918 - 11a Selskar Street
Wexford
Tel: (053) 912 2679 - 99 North Main Street
Cork
Barnardos love to receive good quality or new:
- Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing
- Shoes and accessories
- Books
- Toys
- Household items and pictures
- Antiques and collectibles
For further information, please contact:
Barnardos Press Office: 086 0445966