Reuse partnership raises thousands for Big C

Norfolk’s Reuse shops, based at a variety of Norfolk County Council recycling centres have been supporting Big C over the last three years, giving a share of the proceeds from the shop sales. We’re delighted to announce that during this period, the partnership has raised £87,000, including £33,938 in the last year alone!

The shops sell on items that have been donated by members of the public including everything from furniture and electrical items to bikes and toys.

Supporting Reuse Shops, by either donating or buying items is a great way to save money, cut waste, help others and protect the planet.

Karen Vincent, Chief Executive at Big C said “We have had a fantastic partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Reuse Shops over the past three years.

“The substantial funds raised are making a real difference to the people we support. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making this partnership such a success and raising vital funds to improve the lives of those in Norfolk affected by cancer.”

Each year, staff across Norfolk’s Reuse Shops nominate and vote for a local charity to benefit from the partnership. Norfolk based charity Nelson’s Journey, which supports children and young people in Norfolk who’ve experienced the death of a significant person, has been chosen as the new charity partner of Norfolk County Council’s Reuse Shops.

Councillor James Bensly, Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste at Norfolk County Council said “I’m proud that we are continuing the charity partnership scheme at our incredibly popular Reuse Shops. Nelson’s Journey is a wonderful local organisation doing important work helping children and young people who have lost someone they are close to.

“Our outgoing charity Big C have been great to work with and it’s wonderful that we were able to donate so much money to help them continue their good work. When visiting our Reuse Shops, not only can you pick up a bargain, but you’ll also get the chance support a great local charity.”

To date, the reuse shops have raised over £120,000 for local charities as part of the charity partnership scheme. Other charities that have benefited include the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

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