HAVE you got a load of bags to drop off at the charity shop but the thought of lugging them from the car to the shop is more than you can face?

St Ann's Hospice has the answer . . . if you don't mind a drive to Reddish!

The charity, which has a hospice in Little Hulton, has set up a donations drive-thru. The new system means people do not even have to leave their car to donate unwanted goods.

Amanda Brooks, head of the hospice’s Trading Company, explained: “We came up with the idea for drive-thru donations as we realised it was a convenient, easy solution for busy people who want to declutter, but don’t necessarily have time to head down to a charity shop and carry lots of boxes, bulky items, or furniture.

“The concept is simple – people drive up to our distribution centre in Reddish on Saturday, August 10 any time between 10am and 4pm, pull up to the front in their car, and our friendly team will unload everything quickly for them so they can be on their way promptly. It’s just off the M60, so really convenient wherever people live in Greater Manchester.

“We have 14 charity shops as well as online shops, and are always in need of good quality pre-loved goods such as furniture, homeware, collectibles, and clothing. By taking part in the drive-thru, you can easily declutter your house, whilst helping us to raise valuable money for the local patients that St Ann’s Hospice cares for – and we’ll do the heavy lifting.”

The Drive-Thru Donations day is at St Ann’s Hospice Distribution Centre, Bankfield Industrial Estate, Unit A1, Coronation Street, Reddish, SK5 7SE.