“Don’t discard, donate this Christmas” Longford Charity Shop Appeals for Preloved Toys

As the season of giving approaches one Longford charity is putting out an appeal to parents looking at clearing out thier children's playrooms.

The Enable Ireland Charity Shop on 1-2 Midland Court, has launched an appeal for families to think ahead and donate preloved toys to their shop before Christmas. They are asking parents, grandparents, and guardians to consider what toys their children no longer play with or have never played with.

If the toys are in good condition, the Longford Enable Ireland Charity Shop is keen to accept them. This gives the shop a chance to find the preloved playthings a happy new home for Christmas while raising funds to support Enable Ireland’s vital disability services.

The appeal has been launched by the charity shop which receives an influx of children’s toys after Christmas when old toys are cleared out. However, many parents who may be on a tighter budget will visit looking for toys before Christmas.

The Enable Ireland Longford Shop hopes to encourage parents to clear out old toys ahead of Christmas when these toys are sought after. By donating toys, rather than discarding them, parents can ensure the toys are put to good use and reduce wastage. 

Mary McStay, Manager of the Longford Enable Ireland Charity Shop, says: “Going through your children’s toys with them before Christmas is a great opportunity to teach them the importance of sustainability, reducing waste and helping charities. The toys they donate may bring some magic to another child’s Christmas and funds raised will support Enable Ireland services.”

100% of the profits from the Longford Enable Ireland Charity Shop support Enable Ireland disability services. These services benefit 13,000 children and adults in Ireland. All donations that are not resold or recycled, are further recycled or repurposed by Enable Ireland’s recycling partners. 

The Longford shop is accepting donations of quality preloved toys at their shop on 1-2 Midland Court. Enable Ireland also loves to accept donations of clean, good-quality clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories. They accept towels, linens, homeware, glassware, collectables, books, and unwanted gifts too. Unfortunately, the charity cannot accept donations of electrical items, dirty or soiled items, or broken items. This is due to the high cost of disposal.

Visit www.enableireland.ie for further information.

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