Helping families on tight budgets amid the rising cost of living is the goal of a new charity shop that has just opened near Netherfield.
Derbyshire-based Valley CiDS, a charity supporting children, young people and families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, opened its newest Lighthouse Charity Shop at Teal Park yesterday.
The new store was officially opened by Netherfield Councillor Alison Hunt, along with children from Rivendell Flying High Academy.
This is the charity’s 34th store, which are all located across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, with one of their shops already located in Arnold.
The new Valley CiDS Lighthouse Charity Shop, will raise income to support the work of Valley CiDS, working with children, young people and their families. This is through their work in schools where they provide a range of activities, along with out-of-school clubs, youth & community work services in local communities and alternative education provision, for young people who have disengaged with learning or are struggling to access mainstream education.
CEO of Valley CiDS, Ian Tannahill said: “We are excited to be opening our new Lighthouse Charity Shop at Teal Park.
“As a charity, we are passionate about connecting and working with local communities and we’re looking forward to connecting with the surrounding communities of Teal Park and furthering our work in supporting local children, young people and families in the area.’
The charity’s children’s team have already started working with Rivendell Flying High Academy, by providing books for the children to read. 80 books were taken to the school on the same day as the new shop opened.
