PHYLLIS Tuckwell is appealing for anyone who has been given an unwanted Christmas gift to donate it to one of their shops, where it can be sold to raise money to help fund hospice care.

The charity provides supportive and end-of-life care to those facing cancer, or another serious progressive illness, across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

It supports more than 250 patients and relatives every day, through a mix of medical care, nursing, therapies, counselling, social work and practical support.

Unwanted books, DVDs, toiletries, clothing and accessories are always welcome, as are donations of larger furniture items, which the charity can sell at its Home and Furniture shops.

To donate any unwanted items, bring them to a Phyllis Tuckwell shop between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

The hospice has asked whether donations can be left during opening hours, as items left outside the charity’s shops when they are closed often get damaged and cannot be sold, instead incurring the charity costs to take them to the local tip.

Larger items can be collected by the charity by texting STOCK to 70500 or by calling 01252 710679.

The hospice would also like to say a big thank you to all those who donated items to its shops during 2015. For more information go to www.pth.org.uk.