Salvation Army Church Charity Shop - Crewe, Cheshire East, UK - Thrift Stores on Waymarking.com

The Salvation Army Church Charity Shop is located on Prince Albert Street in Crewe.

"The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland is part of an international Christian church working in 130 countries worldwide, demonstrating its Christian principles through social welfare provision. The Salvation Army is one of the largest providers of social welfare in the world."
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The Charity Shop is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 16:00.

They sell a range of good quality items at low prices, with the proceeds being used to supporting their work in the local community.

Donations: They accept the following items in good condition;
Good quality clothing
Accessories
Linens (including curtains and fabrics)
Homeware
Books, CDs and DVDs
Toys
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"The Salvation Army opened one of the first charity shops in the 19th century providing affordable clothes to people who couldn't otherwise afford them. In the over 150 years since then, they have remained unwavering in their dedication to ensuring everyone can afford basic necessities and transforming lives through it." (visit link)

The clothes that are donated to the Salvation Army have a bigger impact than you think.

"How we use your donations
Our charity shops, donation centres and clothing banks are operated by Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL). SATCoL encourage the reuse and recycling of second-hand clothing and large items, such as furniture.

All high-quality products donated to our charity shops and donation centres will be offered for sale in-store. Our staff and volunteers sort donations, and saleable items are cleaned (all clothing and home linens are steamed) and displayed on the shop floor.

Clothing donations we receive through clothing banks and door-to-door collections also end up on the shelves of our charity shops. Items sold here in the UK make the best profit for us, enabling us to help more people.

Any clothing we are not able to sell in our shops is sold for reuse overseas. We act responsibly with all donations, using them to raise essential funds for The Salvation Army and avoiding unnecessary waste going to landfill.

There is great need for pre-owned clothing in countries less affluent than the UK. There are many people who can’t afford new clothes, which makes second-hand Western fashions popular. It also gives charities a way to provide affordable clothing to those that need it, all while raising funds for good causes.

SATCoL is also a member of Textile Recycling Association and Charity Retail Association, and has recently been working with these groups and other charities to drive best practice through a collaborative initiative - the TRUST Forum. Trader Recycling Universal Standard (TRUST) has been established to identify common minimum standards expected, which will enable traders to achieve certification through an independent audit focusing on 5 key areas. You can read more about TRUST by visiting their website: (visit link) "
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Street Address: Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2DF, UK Phone number: 01270 500591 Condition of store and merchandise:

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