A CHARITY shop is appealing to supporters to donate furniture to help fund its work with animals.

Staff and volunteers at the Chester-le-Street branch of the veterinary charity PDSA are asking for good-quality furniture with a fire warning label in exchange for a free collection service.

The appeal comes from efforts to raise vital funds for the charity, whose work includes providing PDSA-funded veterinary treatment in the local area.

A charity spokesman said: “If you’ve recently redecorated, had a clear out or moved house and have unwanted furniture taking up your valuable space, then why not donate your items to PDSA?

“All donations will help us raise valuable funds to care for the sick and injured pets of local people in need.”

Supporters who want to donate their furniture should contact the shop on 0191 3881676 to arrange a free collection.

Donations can also be taken directly to the shop on Front Street between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

For more information about PDSA, visit www.pdsa.org.uk.