We reached out to charity shops on your Chad Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mansfieldchad to find out which shops were accepting donations at this time, since some shops pause donations when they become overwhelmed with stock.
After Christmas, donations typically increase, but they often decline after January and as the year progresses.
Other factors resulting in a decrease of donations include the rise of resale apps like eBay and Depop, along with the increasing cost of living, which may lead people to keep items longer or share with family and friends.
In order to support charity shops this spring, we want to inform readers about where they can donate their pre-loved items over the coming weeks.
We have put together a list of charity shops in Mansfield and Ashfield that are currently accepting donations.
If you work at a charity shop and are currently accepting donations, please let us know so we can add your shop to this list.
9. Mansfield Soup Kitchen
Mansfield Soup Kitchen, on Church Street, welcome donations of food, including tinned goods, non-perishables, and ingredients for meals. See www.facebook.com/MansfieldsSoupKitchen for more details. Photo: Peter Waby
10. The A World UK CIC
The A World UK CIC can be found at Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre. This is their 27th Community Store, and it is their first store located outside of the North of England. The charity shop stocks pre-loved bargains that support the autistic community. Photo: The A World UK CIC