A charity shop in Sunderland is celebrating its tenth anniversary and is offering 50 per cent off selected products as part of a special celebratory offer.

Today St Oswald’s Hospice charity shop in High Street West is marking the occasion by offering shoppers the discount on selected products, and they can also enter a prize draw to win an Easter hamper.

Anita Ball, director of income and marketing for St Oswald's Hospice, said: "Our Sunderland charity shop has been a busy, bustling store since it opened in 2016.

"Over the past decade, our staff and volunteers have built a family atmosphere and created a loyal community of local customers and donors.

Sunderland's St Oswald's Hospice charity shop volunteers and store manager, Lorna Connor (centre), celebrate the store's 10th birthday.

placeholder image — Sunderland's St Oswald's Hospice charity shop volunteers and store manager, Lorna Connor (centre), celebrate the store's 10th birthday.

"Many people pop in throughout the week not only to find great quality and affordable items, but also for a friendly chat.

"As the only children and young adults hospice in the North East, every purchase made with us helps provide free care for local people aged zero to 25 who have a life‑limiting condition and support for their family and carers too.

"Our Sunderland shop plays a vital role in raising essential funds and increasing awareness, ensuring as many people as possible in Sunderland know about the specialist children and young adults service we offer."

One volunteer at St Oswald's Hospice Sunderland charity shop is Tracey Gleghorn, who, after retiring from her role as a neonatal nurse at South Tyneside and Sunderland Trust, decided to give something back to her community.

Store manager, Lorna Connor, shows what the shop has to offer.

She said: “I visited the hospice for a tour and it’s amazing knowing that volunteering in the shop is making a real difference to the patients and their families.”

Tracey continued: “The role is really varied and different each day which is why I enjoy it.

"Volunteering in the shop is totally different to being a nurse. I’ve now gained till skills and retail experience.

"We’ve got a great team, the volunteers are all very nice and supportive, and we’re all a happy family.”

The shop is currently looking for volunteers. Anyone interested can enquire in store or contact store manager Lorna Connor at [email protected] or by calling 0191 565 7023.