A charity shop in Accrington has launched an urgent appeal for stock as donations ‘hit an all time low’.

Volunteers and staff at the Age UK branch on Blackburn Road are urging local residents to help refill empty rails and shelves.

Bosses said they are ‘struggling to keep up with the demand of shoppers’ as donations of clothes, cookware and books have ‘plummeted dramatically’ in the last three months.

Jen Dawson, shop manager, said they are in ‘desperate’ need for quality men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus items like crockery, books, CDs and DVDs.

She said: “Our store room is usually piled high, but now it’s almost empty.

“We cannot cope with the increasing demand if nothing else comes in. We have a lot of local supporters who donate regularly to our shop which we’re extremely grateful for, but we are still struggling.” To donate visit the shop or call 01254 872585.