We’ve emerged from winter, the sun is struggling through, and the house is looking dusty and cluttered. Time for a spring clean!

Before you start hiding things in the loft, give our charity shops a second thought.

Charity shops are always looking for pre-loved quality items, and passing on your unwanted gifts, books, and clothes is a great way of making money for charity.

It’s great for the environment too… far better than recycling!

There are lots of charity shops to choose from and of course the ultimate decision where to donate rests with you.

If you need an idea of where to donate, our recent fundraising events the Parish have supported MADM (‘Making a Difference for Maidstone’). Their shop is located at the bottom of the High Street in Maidstone. MADM is a local, Christian-based charity which supports individuals and families who find themselves in crisis through homelessness, domestic abuse, addiction, financial need, unemployment, relationship breakdown, and more.