This Earth Day, St Barnabas Hospice is pleased to share that during the 2025-26 financial year, it has helped keep 351 tonnes of textiles, shoes, bags, books, and household items out of landfill.
Across its 23 charity shops in Lincolnshire, the Hospice sold nearly 1.06 million items over the last financial year, including almost 22,000 items of clothing sold at half price or lower.
Since opening in 2022, its flagship store, The Warehouse in Lincoln, has sold 580,000 items, recycled 233 tonnes out of landfill and generated over £2 million in income to support vital hospice services.
Earth Day takes place annually on 22nd April and aims to raise awareness of environmental issues while encouraging more sustainable practices. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, reflects how everyday actions within local communities can contribute to meaningful environmental change.
Caroline Peach, Head of Retail at St Barnabas, says: “By donating or buying items from our charity shops, you are helping us in our mission to provide vital care and support to people across Lincolnshire who are living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. But you’re also helping to look after the planet and make more sustainable daily choices.
“All our shops gratefully accept high-quality donations of pre-loved items. We recommend giving your local shop a quick call before you come, just to ensure they can take donations that day.”
The Hospice operates a range of charity shops across the county, varying from small high street shops to vast spaces, raising vital income for its services. In each shop, you can find thousands of pre-loved, quality items, including clothing, homeware, books, crafts, and toys. The Warehouse also offers furniture and other large items.
Shopping second-hand helps reduce environmental impact by cutting waste and limiting the demand for new goods. Buying locally can also reduce carbon emissions associated with shipping, while directly supporting hospice care in the community.
Debbie, Shop Manager at St Barnabas, says: “I work in one of the St Barnabas Hospice shops, and every day, I feel so proud to be helping put money where it needs to go – to hospice care.
“Customers often tell me how wonderful the care team were looking after their loved ones. And I remind everyone I work with that we’re not just selling clothes or books, we’re helping take care of local families.
“When someone buys a £5 jumper, it’s £5 towards pain relief to help someone be comfortable at home or a home-cooked meal for a patient in the hospice. No matter how you support St Barnabas, it’s something to be extremely proud of.”
You can drop off up to three bags or boxes at your local shop – it is recommended to give them a quick call ahead of your visit to make sure they can accept donations that day. Donations to The Warehouse in Lincoln can be pre-booked.
To find out more about what St Barnabas can accept, and to find your nearest shop, please visit: What will you find at one of our charity shops in Lincoln