Charity shop plea for people to stop fly-tipping donations outside its door

The shop’s team of volunteers has been limiting donation times to certain days.

But despite display signage politely asking people to not drop off donations outside of opening times, dozens of people continue to leave items in the shop’s doorway or on the pavement.

Marie Brown, retail manager, said: ‘We are so very grateful for the fantastic donations that we have received since we re-opened after lockdown – these items are helping us to raise thousands of pounds for local hospice care.

"Over the last few weeks though, I have regularly come to open up the shop in the morning, or after a weekend, to find mounds of items piled up outside the door or on the pathway.

"We haven’t had the best summer so far, so more often than not, the items are soaked through after heavy rain.

“Due to current government restrictions, we have to quarantine all donations for three days before we’re able to be sort them and put out for sale in our shops.

"Wet or damaged items cause us issues with storage and hygiene, as well as the safety of our staff and volunteers.

"We politely ask that you please do not leave donations outside the shop – this is classed as fly-tipping and is a punishable offence.

"My team and I are eager to help you with your very kind donations, when the shop is open.”

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