Law Society Staff to Run Edinburgh Charity Shop for Nepal Earthquake Appeal

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Law Society of Scotland staff are preparing to give up a day in the office to run a charity shop in Edinburgh's Stockbridge to raise funds for the Nepal Earthquake appeal. Six employees will take over Mary's Living and Giving Shop for Save the Children and are appealing to solicitors to donate high-quality clothes and accessories to sell on the day. The funds raised will go directly to the Nepal appeal, which is dedicated to supporting children affected by the devastating earthquake.

Key Takeaways:

  • Six Law Society of Scotland employees will run Mary's Living and Giving Shop for Save the Children in Edinburgh's Stockbridge to raise funds for the Nepal Earthquake appeal.
  • The staff are appealing to solicitors to donate high-quality clothes and accessories to sell on the day, with all funds raised going directly to the Nepal appeal.
  • The shop will sell top-end high street and designer clothes, and staff are inviting solicitors to raid their wardrobes and donate items in reasonable condition.
  • Donations can also be made by donating to the shop's Just Giving page or by popping down to the shop to see the staff in action on the day.
  • Volunteers are available to collect donations from law firms in Edinburgh, and large donations from outside Edinburgh can be accepted by post or dropped off at Drumsheugh Gardens.
  • The shop is run by Mary's Living and Giving Shop, a charity shop for Save the Children, which provides support to children affected by disasters and poverty.

Statistics:

  • Six Law Society of Scotland employees will be running the charity shop.
  • The shop will be selling high-quality clothes and accessories from top-end high street and designer brands.
  • Donations are needed to raise funds for the Nepal Earthquake appeal, which is dedicated to supporting children affected by the earthquake.
  • The shop is open to donations from law firms and solicitors in Edinburgh and cannot accept donations in poor condition.

Sources:

  • Law Society news release
  • Save the Children's Nepal Earthquake appeal
  • Mary's Living and Giving Shop for Save the Children