Devon Air Ambulance is thrilled to be opening the doors of another brand-new charity shop just in time for Christmas.
Our 22nd charity shop will open to local people and Paignton visitors on Friday 20 December, 2024 with a special launch event taking place at 10am, with Devon Air Ambulance mascot Ambrose and a visit from Critical Care Paramedics should missions allow.
The Paignton shop, located in Victoria Street, at the heart of Torbay, provides a central point where local people and thrifty customers can donate their preloved garments or shop from a range of quality items – from clothes, shoes and accessories, to bric-a-brac, books, toys, music, gifts and more.
Our shops make a significant contribution to not only the local people in the communities they serve, but as a vital income stream to support the lifesaving service we provide. As we approach the end of 2024, our crew has responded to 120 missions to Paignton alone.
I couldn’t be happier to announce the opening of our new Paignton shop ahead of Christmas week. We now have 22 charity shops located throughout the county and we’re working towards 30 in the next couple of years and are excited to have a presence in the heart of Paignton. There has been a lot of interest from passers-by while we’ve been busy getting everything ready, and everyone has been very welcoming.
Pete Vallance, Head of Business Development at Devon Air Ambulance
Pete says: ‘Our team is excited to welcome the local Paignton community, and visitors, to the shop and they look forward to receiving those valuable donations that help keep our crews responding to incidents across the county.’
The new charity shop also provides an opportunity for members of the local community to take part in volunteering – an opportunity to learn more about what happens behind the scenes of a local lifesaving charity. By donating a little spare time, new skills can be learned, confidence boosted, and new friends made.
Volunteers are the heart of charities like Devon Air Ambulance, and they play a vital role in the fundraising efforts helping organisations stay connected with the communities they serve. There are many reasons why people choose to volunteer with Devon Air Ambulance. To find out more about what this involves and to express an interest.
