A CHILDREN’S charity is asking for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts.

Barnardo’s is asking people to donate those‘not quite right’ gifts from the festive season to their chain of shops across Lancashire where they can be sold to raise vital funds.

The money will be used to help disadvantaged children and young people, including those who are living in poverty, in care, who are disabled or who have been sexually exploited.

Marie Williams, Barnardo’s regional manager for retail operations, said: “Barnardo’s stores are dependent upon the public’s kind donations.

“When you get a present that is unsuitable for you, or that you don’t like, it can be awkward as you may not know what to do with it.

“Instead of leaving them in the back of a cupboard, re-gifting or even throwing them away, why not donate these presents to Barnardo’s stores?

“Our profits go directly into our work with some of the region’s most vulnerable children and young people, meaning your gift really could make a difference to children who need our support.”

To find a store visit barnardos.org.uk/shop.