South Wilts Mencap
đ 16 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DA
Entirely run by volunteers, the South Wilts Mencap Charity Shop raises vital funds to support, enable and inspire people with learning disabilities in South Wiltshire. The charity itself was founded in the 1950s by parents of learning disabled children, with the aim was to raise funds to provide trips and clubs for the children. They started out selling knitting at markets, and today their shop on Catherine Street is their main source of funds for the charity.
Their original shop opened in December 1993 and five years later moved to their current location. They are completely independent and all 35 of their team members are volunteers.
All of the stock in the shop is donated, they do not buy anything in to sell. If youâre currently having a wardrobe sort out or clearing out your cupboards, South Wilts Mencap welcome quality male and female clothing, bric-a-brac, haberdashery, jewellery, books and childrenâs clothing and toys. In the summer, the team even sell plants! Donations are welcome all day every day, and thanks to their affordable pricing, their products donât typically hang around for long.
The money raised by the charity and its shop, fund a whole range of clubs, outings, parties and trips for learning disabled people of Salisbury and the surrounding areas. These include their Breakaway Holidays, Musical Theatre Group, Dolphin Swimming Club, Disco Club, New Yearâs Party and Summer BBQ.
If you have some spare time on your hands and would like to spend it doing something meaningful, new volunteers are always welcomed and encouraged at the shop. There is a minimum commitment of 1 x 3 hour shift per week or fortnight, and the friendly team describe it as a social place to work.
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