Children's charity Barnardo’s is inviting people to donate unwanted and duplicate gifts so that they can be re-sold to support its work in the year ahead.
Recycling some of your Christmas presents will help to support the UK’s most vulnerable children.
The appeal comes after a new poll for the charity found that musical socks are now considered to be one of the worst presents for adults in the South West to receive.
Barnardo’s regional director, Hugh Sherriffe, said: “Many people have probably received a festive gift this year that was unsuitable.
“Instead of hiding them in the wardrobe, take them to one of our stores where they can be sold to help make a difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and young people in the UK.
“Our stores are very grateful for all of the donations they receive.
"What better way to start the New Year than knowing that your unsuitable gifts will help disadvantaged children and families who can struggle over the Christmas period.”
The poll of South West adults found that 50 per cent believed musical socks were one of the worst gifts to receive at Christmas, followed by 48 per cent for a selfie-stick.
Just under a third, 31 per cent, voted for a Christmas jumper or bathroom scales and 27 per cent for animal slippers.
Barnardo’s has more than 640 retail stores in the UK which sell donated items including clothes, books, toys, games, DVDs, CDs, accessories and bric-a-brac.
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Source: http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/
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