29/04/2026
Unfortunately, our volunteers in Gorey were met with a troubling situation yesterday morning when they discovered that donations sorted for processing, along with other items, had been stolen from the rear of our Gorey charity store.
A number of bags had been cut open, undoing the hard work carried out by volunteers the previous day, and several items were taken. Children’s clothing had also been discarded into a waste bin, to move it out of their way. A trolley jack, which our volunteers use to transport heavier items, and even our sweeping brush were also taken.
CCTV footage from the rear of the store has been reviewed, and the matter is being dealt with appropriately. We will not be sharing these images, but ask that the trolley jack be returned.
We always stress that anyone who is struggling can speak to us. We can also advise on other supports that may be available. Unfortunately, theft has been an issue in the past and almost always involves higher-value items rather than basic necessities.
We would like to thank our volunteers for their continued hard work, and everyone who supports our charity store. It is one of only two charity stores in Gorey run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds go towards funding our counselling and education services, which over the past 12 years have provided thousands of hours of free counselling to people struggling with their mental health in our community.