A local hospice is ramping up its trading activity in a bid to generate maximum income for the charity. As part of their new strategy, they have extended their offering of collecting donated furniture and household items, to entire property clearances.
Garden House Hospice Care launched their new ‘house services’ in July of this year. They now arrange furniture collections, house clearances, garden clearances, garage clearances, office removals and a man with a van service for customers. Every penny raised in profit directly contributes toward patient care.
House services cover a large area across North Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire, including Stevenage, Hitchin, Stotfold, Fairfield, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston, Biggleswade and all the villages in between. There is no maximum or minimum size of collection or clearance and all items will either be resold or refurbished to be sold in Garden House Hospice Care’s stores, or sorted, recycled and disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations.
A recent customer left the following feedback:
“I am so impressed with how smoothly the clearance of my mum’s property went. The team were incredibly professional and well-organised throughout, and the whole process was handled with great care.”
Shaun Baines is Retail Director at Garden House Hospice Care:
“House services are an important part of our retail offering, aligning with the Hospice’s values while delivering greater financial returns. We know how challenging it can be clearing a home, for instance following a bereavement, or simply finding someone to help transport or collect large items. Thanks to the range of services we provide, it enables us to support the local community while raising funds for Garden House Hospice Care.”
Scott Whiteaker, Retail Donation Centre Manager, adds:
“We are really proud of the model we’ve built with our house services. Our dedicated team ensure that anyone looking for support with clearances or collections receives a professional and friendly service, which in turn help the Hospice continue to deliver exceptional care to those who need it most.”
The Hospice costs £8.5 million a year to run. With only a percentage being funded by the NHS, the income raised through their trading activity is crucial to fund their specialist services.
For more information or to enquire, visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/house-services or call The Depot on 01462 678076 (option 1).
