Spread some Christmas sparkle to care homes
DUNELM in Derby is encouraging local residents to donate their pre-loved festive decorations this Christmas in a bid to spread joy to care homes across the region.
Shoppers wishing to donate their unused decorations can give them a second life by handing them in to the Dunelm store at Ascot Drive. Donated decorations will go on to be delivered to local care homes and community groups across Derby.
Reece Slade, store manager at Dunelm Ascot Drive said: “It’s been another challenging year for many and with the support of our customers, Dunelm is committed to helping those within our local communities who are less fortunate this Christmas, through our ‘DunElves’ decoration donation initiative.”
The retailer enlisted the help of Head ‘DunElf’ Katie Piper to launch the campaign nationally earlier this month.
Katie said: “I’m working with Dunelm to help the British public think a little differently this year.
“Dunelm will be giving a new lease of life to surplus or unused Christmas decorations handed in at their stores across the UK by donating them to a local care home.
“Dunelm’s emphasis on community has really resonated with me – they are focused on making a tangible difference to local care homes and community groups, bringing joy to their residents who can sometimes find Christmas difficult or lonely.”
Anyone wanting to donate their pre-loved Christmas decorations can drop them into the DunElves donation box in store during the opening hours of 9am–8pm, Monday-Friday, 9am–7pm on Saturday and 10.30am–4.30pm on Sunday, from now until December 10.
Any excess donations will be shared with Age UK and Shelter, ensuring no decorations go to waste.
More information and the campaign launch film featuring Katie Piper can be found at www.dunelm.com/info/ delivering-joy