WIGAN and Leigh Hospice is appealing for unwanted furniture to be donated.

The hospice has 13 charity shops across the borough, including two in Leigh, one in Tyldesley and one in Atherton.

A range of donated goods are sold in the shops, such as clothes, electrical items, toys and books, but stocks of good quality furniture are running low.

Barbara Holme, retail co-ordinator for the hospice, said: “We are fortunate to be so well supported by residents and need their help once again.

“Please do have a look around your home – in the loft, in the garage – and if you have any unwanted furniture give us a call and we will be happy to give it a new home.”

Items which can be donated include tables and chairs, bedside tables, drawers, wall units, wardrobes, beds, chairs and suites, although these must have a fire retardant label attached.

The hospice needs to amass £8,700 every day from fundraising, its lottery, donations and shop sales.

The shops are run entirely by volunteers.

Anyone willing to donate furniture should contact the hospice on 01942 525566 to arrange a free collection.