Christmas shoppers could bag a hidden treasure for a present this festive season at a Fenland charity shop.
The RSPCA charity shop in March has an array of unique upcycled gifts and hidden treasures that would make perfect presents for loved ones and help animals in need.
Among the treasure trove of bargains at the new shop on High Street, there is also a selection of handmade upcycled gifts such as tote bags, gloves, unique fabric bookmarks, jewellery and much more.
All the money raised from the sale of the items is used to help rescue animals cared for by the RSPCA Cambridgeshire Mid East Branch, which runs the March-based charity shop.
The upcycled items have been made by talented Vicky Thorley, e-commerce supervisor at the March shop, who creates beautiful crafts from leftover stock which they are unable to sell.
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Old sheets, duvets, shirts and tops are just some of the donations used to make the unique items which are resold in the store.
Vicky said: “We are always so very grateful to the public for their incredibly generous donations.
"Without their support, we would not be able to run the shop as we rely entirely on receiving donated items.
“Sometimes, though some items may not be resaleable in their current form, but rather than not using them, I decided to see what I could create from them.
“We get such lovely colourful items such as shirts and duvets etc - so I rework them to make them into new items - such as - tote bags, fabric book markers and many more.
“We are selling the items all year round, but thought actually some might make some great stocking fillers for people.
“Also, we wanted to remind people that if you are taking part in a secret Santa with work colleagues or family friends, then pop along to our shop - you might just find that unusual gift that you didn’t even know you needed.
“Our shop plays a vital part in raising money to help mistreated animals - and the money raised supports the animals in our care - like Smiley the cat, who is looking for a forever home in time for Christmas.
“Times are challenging at the moment, and as a branch, we need to do all we can to raise vital funds to continue our animal welfare work in this area.
“We are doing all we can to fundraise this festive season and are urging residents to help support where they can.
“As part of the Christmas festive shopping period, the March store will be open on Sundays from 10am until 2pm.
The festive fundraising and fun continues as the branch has also recently entered a Christmas Tree in the St Peter’s Church Christmas Tree Festival.
Other fundraising events by the branch include attending local car boot sales, and having a Vinted and also Ebay page as well. And they also support the local food bank efforts.
All branches of the RSPCA are separately-registered charities which raise their own funds to help local animals through fundraising events, public donations and charity shops.
They offer services ranging from caring for animals rescued by the RSPCA inspectors from neglect and cruelty, to providing veterinary financial assistance to struggling pet-owners.
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