Good Cause Santa Claus
As the festive season approaches, Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to be part of the Charity Retail Association’s Good Cause Santa Claus campaign, offering a thoughtful and eco-conscious way to shop for Christmas presents this year. Whether you’re searching for fun stocking fillers or luxurious gifts, Rowcroft’s charity shops provide a treasure trove of affordable, pre-loved items, all while helping to support your local hospice to care for people with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
“Christmas doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag and it doesn’t have to cost the earth either,” says Caroline Wannell, Rowcroft Hospice’s Head of Retail. “Our charity shops are bursting with wonderful and unique items – from designer clothing, stunning jewellery and cosy winter accessories to stylish homeware and fantastic books – all at a fraction of their original cost.”
How you can make a difference
Every pound spent at Rowcroft’s shops goes directly towards providing specialist care for patients and their loved ones in need this Christmas. For example, an £8 purchase could pay for three delicious healthy meals for a patient in Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit; a £17 purchase could pay for a bereaved family to receive a memory box – to fill with keepsakes and mementos that bring back fond memories of special times with their loved one; and a £27 purchase could pay for an hour of care for a patient with complex needs in Rowcroft’s specialist Inpatient Unit.
An alternative gift choice
In addition to a wonderful selection of pre-loved items, Rowcroft offers the Rowcroft Gift Card in a choice of denominations. The Gift Card is an ideal Christmas present, promoting sustainable shopping while also inviting recipients to choose their own unique gems from any of Rowcroft’s shops.
The festive period has a significant and harmful impact on our planet, generating an excess of waste, pollution, and carbon emissions, so at this time of year it is more important than ever to shop sustainably. Choosing to support charity shops like Rowcroft’s this Christmas is an easy and impactful way to reduce your environmental footprint, because every item purchased is given a second life, reducing landfill and conserving resources.
This festive season, Rowcroft invites you to visit your nearest Rowcroft Hospice shop to explore a wonderland of gifts, enjoy a greener shopping experience, and make a lasting difference in your community. For more information about Rowcroft’s shops, please visit www.rowrofthospice.org.uk/shops