Alder Hey Children’s Charity, which supports Alder Hey in Liverpool through campaigning and fundraising, has seen its charity shops transform into bustling community hubs, connecting people across the Old Swan and Huyton areas of the city together and encouraging sustainability.
This Giving Tuesday Alder Hey is asking everyone to support their own local charity shop.
With the support of 53 volunteers across both shops, in the last five years the shops have raised a combined figure of over £1.6 million to fund life-saving equipment, pioneer innovative research and make sure all the 450,000 children and young people that come to Alder Hey each year experience that little ‘Alder Hey Magic’ – such as their state-of-the-art MediCinema for patients and their families.
“Since opening our charity shops, we have been absolutely blown away by the response from supporters in the local area. Both our shops raise vital funds to support children and their families and every penny of that is generated through people donating their pre-loved items to us. We are immensely proud of the community we have and continue to build in our shops.”
The shops have become hubs of their local communities, with many volunteers opting to join the shop team after experiencing the wonderful work of the hospital firsthand, often within their own families. Some volunteers who have been widowed have found a new sense of community, friendship, and daily routine by volunteering. The charity also works closely with local colleges and offers supported internship programs for students struggling to enter the working world.
The powerful impact of Alder Hey’s charity shops highlight how generosity strengthens communities. This Giving Tuesday, you can support charity shops like this by buying or donating items or signing up to volunteer. How ever you choose to help will make a big difference for people in your community.
You can find out more about Alder Hey’s charity shops here.
“Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s shops show us the true power of giving. The simple act of donating or buying from them creates ripples of generosity that ultimately lead to children getting the vital care they need, and a stronger community for them to live in. We hope this Giving Tuesday, you take a moment to visit your local charity shop, even if it is to just have a chat with some of the staff and meet new people in your local area.”
