RSPCA Shop - Witney

A big thank you goes out to everyone who already donates to our shop and Wildlife Rescue Centre! Our charity shops raise the majority of the funds needed to run our Wildlife Rescue Centre, pay the bills and our staff. Without our shops there wouldn’t be RSPCA Oak and Furrows. To raise funds, we need good quality donations to sell.

There’s the old saying ‘if you don’t ask, you don’t get’. We are asking you, our wonderful supporters, to please have a clear out and bring the clothes you no longer wear, and household items you no longer use along to our charity shops. Your generous donations can help us raise much needed funds and ensure a second chance for injured, unwell and orphaned wildlife. We have ten charity shops located across the North Wiltshire and Newbury District, to find your closest shop click the link below:
https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/pages/shops

Don't forget, if you're a UK taxpayer you can Gift Aid your donations for free and we can claim an additional 25% from the sale of your donated goods from the government!

We currently have a number of fox cubs at the Centre, last week a litter of four came to us after their den was disturbed and mum did not return.

For those who don't know, it can be easy to assume that wildlife isn't using structures in your garden, especially that degraded old shed that looks like it may collapse at any moment. However to the fox, that old shed is an ideal space to dig an earth; it's sheltered and rotting wood attracts invertebrates which attracts other prey.

If you need to move a shed please look for signs of fox activity first, especially while vixens are nursing cubs in earths. Look for an entrance hole and flattened vegetation. If you’re unsure whether a den is being used, then cover part of the entrance with loose soil or sticks. This still allows foxes to come and go but if the soil or sticks haven't moved after a few days, the den should be empty.

If you have an confirmed an active fox earth, please wait until the end of summer before demolishing structures above it. This will give the cubs time to mature and leave the earth.

For more information, please visit our website https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/

Image taken by our volunteer Teresa Farr 📷

Lacking weekend plans? Why not pop into one of our ten charity shops this Saturday for a good old treasure hunt. We now have several fabulous lines of new goods ranging from furniture and décor to wildlife products such as nest boxes, as well as our classic pre-loved items.

This lovely display is located in our Devizes shop, located in The Brittox, and we highly suggest you pop in and have a look around. While you're there you could also enter our free draw to win one of nine vouchers to spend on our online shop!

All funds raised in our shops support our Branch projects and help to keep the Rescue Centre operating. Without sales in our shops we wouldn't be able to fund what we do. So quite simply, if you love what we do and want to support us please visit our shops and donate your unwanted items! To find your closest shop visit the link below ⬇

https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/pages/shops

There's still plenty of time to enter our free prize draw for the chance to win one of nine vouchers to spend on our new online shop. All you need to do is sign up to our monthly wildlife newsletter to be in with a chance! If you sign up before Friday you'll receive our March issue which is all about hedgehogs🦔

To enter, click the link below or pop in to the shop and fill out your entry form!

https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/pages/competition

Did you know we have a monthly wildlife newsletter? From now until 19th April 2024, sign up to our monthly newsletter and you'll be entered into our free draw to win a voucher to spend on our online store! Click the link below to enter ⬇️

https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/pages/competition

Why receive a bouquet of roses when you could have a hedgehog burrito 🦔 In need of a belated gift for that special someone, why not visit one of our shops or our BRAND NEW online store linked below and pick up the perfect gift ❤

https://rspcaoandf.org.uk/collections

Welcome to spooky 👻 season and everything cosy…. Pop in for all your new season needs with fantastic prices on coats hats 🎩 scarves you might even see some Christmas 🎅🏼 if your little organised and like to be prepared ….

NEW GOODS….Amazing back to school summer sale - This beautiful dark brown rattan three seater with glass top table, washable white pillows. Catch the sun while you can at an amazing £199… we offer delivery 🚚 pop in to our Witney store today, once it’s gone it’s gone ……

For all your summer holiday garden needs we have you covered with some amazing options,

These fabulous sun loungers great for relaxing but hurry only 3 left in stock!! Prices at £99.99

This beautiful bistro set perfect for breakfast In the garden or those long summer evenings, priced at £99.99 1 left in stock

And for all the family this summer our stunning 🤩 3 seater cream rattan sofa at just £289.99 don’t miss this bargain once it’s gone it’s gone 💨

Wow wow 🤩 New shoes alert ‼️ pop on down to the Witney RSPCA for all your shoe needs
In the words of Paolo Nutini,

Hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything's right
I said, hey, I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh, short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes…..

Morning all shoppers, joggers, walkers, talkers, amblers, ramblers, coffee drinkers and sandwich eaters! If you’re in Witney today, why not pop into the RSPCA Shop, where we have an amazing range of items on sale, from togs to clogs, books to whole new looks, from kitchen essentials to trinkets that you never knew you needed. If the heavens are open, so are we, where we’ll have a friendly smile & a shop full of wonders waiting for you, so come on down 😊

Pictured items-
A beautiful black and white jumpsuit from - free people brand new with tags size xs

Beautiful beach bags - £5.00

Fabulous satchels with many designs £10

Bistro set £99

Summer dresses

And amazing glassware

Good morning! Welcome to a new week.

We have opportunities for voluntary work in some of our charity shops! This includes shop floor, sorting donations, pricing, labelling and displaying items. This role does not have to be customer facing if you prefer to work behind the scenes!
If you are interested in a voluntary retail role please send us an email with your contact details to: [email protected] entitling your message 'Shop Volunteering'. We are really excited to meet you!

Benefits of volunteering in our shops:
🦔you get to work in a friendly, small team of people
🦔You can do as much or as little as you can commit to
🦔We have roles available for all, including those who may be less able
🦔Your hard work brings in crucial fundraising to help the animals in our wildlife centre
🦔Volunteering can give you experience for CVs
🦔We can provide you with work based references for future job applications
🦔You would be part of a great volunteer team which RSPCA Oak and Furrows centre and shops would not manage without!

Other admin based voluntary roles such as fundraising and marketing, branch administration and client services are also available so please email the address above if you are interested, letting us know how much time you would be able to commit.

Thank you so much!

Every one of our charity shops in the area directly helps and improves the lives of animals at our Wildlife Rescue Centre and domestic animals in the area.

We have a really fantastic opportunity for a new shining star, full time Charity Shop Manager at our Witney Store!

So, if you are innovative with a creative flair, love working in a retail environment and are passionate about customer service, please join us and make a difference!

For a full job description and details of how to apply click on the link to find out more.

https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?from=appsharedroid&jk=e5dfd27525af4cc9

We would love to see you RSPCA Shop - Witney

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II who has sadly passed away this evening. All the staff and volunteers across the whole RSPCA Oak and Furrows wildlife centre and North Wiltshire and Newbury branch are saddened by this news. May she rest in peace.

RSPCA Shop - Witney is looking for new Volunteers to join our team.

Lots of new products for sale, come and have a look.

Thames Water card found in the shop, please come with id if it's yours. Thanks

If you have any unwanted toys or games that your children have grown out of, last year's toy trend is now not "cool" or you are planning a summer clear out of clutter please think if us!

We would be very grateful for your donation as our shop is running very low and we would love to stock up. Please pop along and see us. Thank you.

Photo courtesy Mike B