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Age UK: Winter Emergency Appeal

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 16:28

Age UK East Sussex is reaching out to the community to help support its vital work by donating gently used items to its network of shops and furniture warehouses across the region

During the winter months, the number of local people requiring the services of Age UK East Sussex dramatically increases. Throughout the year their services provide support and care to over 15,500 older people and they rely on local support to keep these vital services open to our older communities in East Sussex. Therefore, donations of furniture, clothing, and household items to their network of shops and warehouses are essential to help the charity continue providing support to older people in need.

With a growing older population in East Sussex and the cut in Winter Fuel Payments, the charity is seeing a significant rise in the number of calls requesting help and advice on Attendance Allowance, Benefits Checks and Warm Homes Advice, which its teams are working hard to provide.

The charity relies significantly on the proceeds from its shops and furniture warehouses to help fund these vital services: including their Information & Advice line, their team of Social Prescribers, a befriending service, as well as helping those who are experiencing hardship. Donations, whether big or small, make a real difference to the lives of local seniors, and the charity is calling on individuals and families across the area to consider donating items they no longer need.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the community. All donations help us to fund services that make a positive difference to older people’s lives, especially in the winter,” said Steve Hare, CEO of Age UK East Sussex. “Every item donated, whether it’s a piece of furniture, a coat you no longer wear, or a lamp you no longer need, goes directly to supporting our work.”

Age UK East Sussex is committed to reducing social isolation, improving wellbeing, and ensuring that older people can live independently for
as long as possible. All donations are sold in the Age UK East Sussex shops or warehouses across the area, with the proceeds supporting these essential services. Donors can also take advantage of Gift Aid which increases the value of their donations at no additional cost to them.

WHAT YOU CAN DONATE:

  • Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, wardrobes and more
  • Clothing: new or gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories
  • Household goods: homeware, kitchen items, decorative items, and small electricals

HOW TO DONATE:

  • Drop off your donations at any of Age UK East Sussex’s shops or furniture warehouses
  • For free collection of larger items (such as furniture) call 01273 476704 or visit the website


To find your nearest Age UK East Sussex shop or warehouse visit: www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk

 

For further information or to arrange a donation, please visit: www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk 

or contact Age UK East Sussex on 01273 476704

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