Thrifty shoppers are heading to charity shops in a bid to save money due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Now a national brain injury charity with a shop in Alsager has issued an urgent call for more volunteers to come forward to cope with demand.

The Headway UK shop in Sandbach Road South urgently needs more volunteers to continue its vital work supporting brain injury survivors and their loved ones.

It is looking for friendly people to volunteer their time in several ways, including greeting and serving customers, sorting donations, and ensuring the shop floor remains tidy and welcoming.

Headway UK Alsager store manager Sharon Rigby: said: "In recent months, we've seen increased footfall in Headway's charity shops potentially due to the cost-of-living crisis. 

"As a result, we urgently need more kind, positive people to join our much-valued teams at the Headway UK charity shops in Cheshire including Alsager.

"No experience is necessary, and we would be pleased to provide volunteers with training and support." 

Sharon told Alsager Nub News here how donations help.

""There are so many different forms of head injury from all kinds of things from road accidents to strokes," she said.

Headway UK Alsager store manager, Sharon Rigby. (Photo: Sandbach Nub News)

"We do get people coming in to donate things after knowing someone with a head injury.

Sharon added: "The money raised from sales in our charity shops goes a long way towards ensuring vital care remains in place for those affected by brain injury. 

"The Poynton charity shop on Park Lane, is particularly desperate for donations of good quality ladieswear.

We also know that volunteering has many benefits, not just for the charities receiving the support, but for the volunteers themselves."

Every year, around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital with a brain injury – one every 90 seconds. Brain injuries can be sustained in several ways, including as a result of a stroke, brain tumour or accident.

Headway – the brain injury association is a UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support, advocacy, and information services, including community outreach and respite care to brain injury survivors and their families.

Volunteering can help you learn new skills, make new friends, and feel more connected to your community.

Anyone wanting to find out more can ring the Alsager shop on 01270 873491.