BARNARDO'S is asking people to have a pre-Christmas sort-out and donate their winter woollies to their local store.

The charity, which has shops at a number of locations in Leeds, including Guiseley, is running low on stocks of winter clothes as the weather turns colder. The charity desperately needs more warm clothing for adults and children as well as used and unused quality toys to meet the demand.

Barnardo's raises money to help vulnerable children and young people. All money raised in the shops is ploughed back into its local projects, such as Willow Young Carers which supports children as young as nine who care for a sick or disabled relative.

Barnardo’s Area Business Manager, Adam Berry, said: “We really need people to look in their wardrobes and dig out any good quality coats, jumpers, and winter warmers that they haven’t worn for a while and bring them down to their local Barnardo’s shop. We’d also welcome any accessories, toys, books and bric-a-brac. Not only does the money raised from the sale of these items fund our work with disadvantaged children in the area, but our shops also give local families the opportunity to buy vital warm clothes and presents for birthdays and Christmas.”

Barnardo's works with more than 1,145 children, young people and their families across Leeds, including young carers and those at risk of homelessness or who are leaving care.