Help child welfare reopen its charity shop
The organisation would need a reasonable fixed rental from the landlord for the lease period and require the landlord to be considerate of their operational costs and the current economic environment in which they are rendering services.
Boksburg Child Welfare is desperate to reopen its charity shop and is appealing to landlords in the CBD to take this request to heart so that they can secure premises.
Their previous charity shop was on the corner of Trichardts and Cason roads but has not operated since 2015 when the landlord renovated and let the premises out without consulting with child welfare.
The organisation’s chairperson, Dorry Naidoo, explained the rent at the time was minimal, around R1 500 per month, and the shop brought in about R7 000 monthly.
The loss of this income subsequently depleted their operational admin income and led to increased overheads.
“We had to revert to ad hoc jumble sales at our offices since we lost the shop premises. These haven’t been nearly as successful because they are run when we have volunteers, so hours are also not set, which is not ideal,” said Naidoo.
“To secure proper shop premises will definitely enhance our fundraising efforts and help us gain more exposure in the community. This is so important because we rely on public support to meet the challenges in the communities we serve.”
Ideally, the shop should be located centrally in the CBD, Naidoo added.
“The shop will thrive in an area close to the CBD where lots of activity takes place and which is easily accessible to the general public. Demand persists in the areas like Boksburg North for second-hand goods.”
The organisation would need a reasonable fixed rental from the landlord for the lease period and require the landlord to be considerate of their operational costs and the current economic environment in which they are rendering services.
“A charity shop has been lacking for a long time and it is much needed to supplement our overall operations and admin costs not covered by any subsidy by the Department of Social Development,” Naidoo explained.
Donations
He reiterated that they are always in need of volunteers, particularly should their charity shop reopen, as this will offset the need to pay someone on a full-time basis.
Boksburg Child Welfare accepts any and all donations from the public for resale, on an ad hoc basis at the moment and then of course should they manage to secure a charity shop premises again.
“All donations are sorted and used at our branches and outreach projects. Collection can be arranged,” Naidoo said.
Boksburg Child Welfare is situated next to the town hall on the corner of Trichardts Road and Commissioner Street, in the CBD.
Naidoo pleaded with the community to get more involved with and support NPOs such as child welfare who are committed to making a difference in society.
Anyone who can assist child welfare in securing premises for their charity shop can contact Naidoo on 083 278 2386 or email dorry625@gmail.com.
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