A charity is asking people to consider having a pre-Christmas clear-out to identify items for donation.

Sue Ryder, the palliative care and bereavement charity, hopes people will be motivated to de-clutter their cupboards, toy boxes, and wardrobes, in order to donate any once-loved items to their local Sue Ryder shop.

This will provide other shoppers with an affordable and sustainable way to fill stockings and space under their trees this Christmas, and help to fund Sue Ryder's work for people approaching the end of life or living with grief.

Anthony Barlow, senior regional manager at Sue Ryder, said: "Our charity shops have an important part to play at Christmas - not only do they offer a place to shop for affordable gifts, but they’ll be raising funds to support people at the most difficult time of their lives.

"Having a good clear-out now will allow you to free up space for any surprises Father Christmas has in store, and by donating, you’ll help ensure people don’t grieve or die feeling alone and in pain at Christmas."

Sue Ryder also accepts furniture, with a free furniture collection service available to book via the charity's website.

More information is available at https://www.sueryder.org/