Charity shops have been bouncing back to life across Wales this week with strong trading and high levels of donations expected.

The Charity Retail Association is urging the public to check with their local charity shops for opening times and whether there are special arrangements for accepting donations.

In contrast to the reopening after the first lockdown, most charity shops are planning to reopen as soon as they can do so.

Charity shops are expected to be stocked full of high-quality items for the public to buy as people donate items stored up following lockdown clear-outs.

People can find details of their local charity shops by visiting: https://www.charityretail.org.uk/find-a-charity-shop/

Robin Osterley, Chief Executive at Charity Retail Association said: “We are anticipating very strong trading when charity shops reopen, driven by high levels of stock as people donate large volumes of pre-loved belongings stored up during lockdown.

“Most charity shops will be reopening their doors today and are well prepared to bounce back to life right away.

“There are comprehensive measures in place to keep people safe and innovative plans to deal with large volumes of donations.

“It was hugely impressive and heart-warming to see all the work being done by charity shop staff and volunteers to get ready for re-opening.

“This includes refurbishments, general improvements to shops, changing shop layouts and working hard to make those window displays as welcoming and attractive as they can be!”