KIND staff at a Stourport furniture store have come to the aid of a charity with the donation of lockers.

Witley Jones Furniture has provided 12 lockers worth more than £1,000 to the YSS charity’s head office in Worcester

The firm decided to make the generous donation after learning more about the work YSS does to support marginalised people in society.

The gesture will save the charity, which supports people such as young carers to people coming out of prison, around £1,500 in furniture costs.

Dave Manser, Business Development Manager at Witley Jones Furniture, said: “I took a call from Sharon Toy, YSS Assistant Accountant, who was keen to purchase some lockers for staff members - to lock away valuables and have a personal storage space.

“After learning of the great work the YSS team do in our local community, in very challenging circumstances, I couldn’t help but feel this small gesture was the perfect way of Witley Jones showing appreciation.

“It has been a pleasure to deal with everyone at YSS, and be able to provide something tailored exactly to their needs without having to worry about cost.

“The lockers look great and it’s only a small way of us thanking them for the great work they do - having faith in those less fortunate than many of us and giving people second chances. I’m glad we were able to help.”

Lorraine Preece, Chief Executive at YSS, added: “I was overwhelmed to learn that Witley Jones Furniture offered to pay for the cost of new bespoke lockers for use by YSS staff at our new offices in Blackpole, Worcester.

“This news has been really exhilarating and the lockers will be enjoyed and used for many years, particularly by our keyworkers who are often out and about in the community as well as working in the head office in Worcester.

“I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone at Witley Jones Furniture for deciding to support YSS.

“Such generosity in what are tough times for the voluntary sector, where demand for our services has never been so great yet funding is constantly being reduced, is so greatly appreciated.”