Josie Roberts

London

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

writer, editor & researcher for hire @crackmagazine @thefacemagazine @redbullmusicuk etc.

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Articles

Chesterfield British Heart Foundation shop appeals for donations

1 month ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Josie Roberts

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe British Heart Foundation shop in Chesterfield is appealing for support from the local community to donate quality preloved items.
New consciously designed charity superstore opening in Edinburgh

2 months ago | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

We will be opening a brand-new store concept ‘Store of the Future’ on Thursday 1 May in Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail Park. We have always been committed to driving sustainability. Whether that’s saving 54,000 tonnes of goods from going to waste each year, including 186,000 sofas and armchairs, selling over 11,000 tonnes of preloved clothes, or using energy efficient lighting in our stores across the country, for example. Now we are taking the next step in that journey.
Rise of Gen R: More than two thirds of population have second thoughts about buying new

2 months ago | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

Gen R is leading the way in embracing the Reuse Revolution with a survey out today revealing four in five Brits now shop second hand every month. The ‘Re-use, Reduce, Recycle’ generation of mindful shoppers is becoming more cost savvy and environmentally conscious, with three in 10 shoppers choosing pre-loved every week.
Bedazzled Menagerie: A Look Into “The Eras Tour”

Dec 8, 2024 | medium.com | Josie Roberts

Josie Roberts·Follow8 min read·--People go to concerts to appreciate art and talent, but concerts are more than just the show; even if you go to the same venue repeatedly, every concert has a different environment that makes the experience so memorable. The genre, styles, and personality of the artist and their music attract those of the same energy that radiates throughout the venue.
Call for pre-Christmas donations to cope with bumper demand

Nov 14, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

Toys, board games and puzzles are in higher demand than ever, according to our latest figures. - Since 2021, we have taken over £2 million in the sale of toys at Christmas - Since 2021, Christmas jigsaw sales have risen by 92 per cent, board games by 34% - Last Christmas, demand for soft toys rose by 22 per cent on the year before. We have seen Christmas toy sales increase by 15% in the last three years bringing in £2million for our vital heart research.
Rare Xbox console sells for £7,700

Jun 14, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

A rare Xbox console generously donated to us has sold for an incredible £7,700. The unique gaming console was donated to our shop in Oxford and listed for sale on our eBay site. The auction ended on Saturday night, and after 62 bids, it sold for an incredible £7700. The Pepsi Hulk Console, of which only 36 were available, was released in 2003 when halter tops were all the rage and Beyonce’s Crazy in Love was number one in the charts.
62 per cent of the nation throwing away homeware items in good enough condition to donate to charity

May 8, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

The rise of 'fast homeware' has led to one in six people changing their decor every year and millions of usable items ending up in landfill. Our One Poll survey of 2,000 adults revealed 62 per cent have thrown away homeware in good enough condition to donate to charity. The survey found that a quarter (26 per cent) of respondents also feel that homeware trends are changing at an increasingly fast pace.
Rare Xbox console generously donated to us, and it could be yours!

May 6, 2024 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

A rare Xbox console that was generously donated to our shop in Oxford has been listed for sale on our eBay site. The Pepsi Hulk Console, of which only 36 were available, was released in 2003 when halter tops were all the rage and Beyonce’s Crazy in Love was number one in the charts. Avid gamers and collectors should place their bids to be in with a chance of getting this limited edition collectable item.
Donate your toys to help us cope with bumper demand

Nov 20, 2023 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

We are asking families across Britain to make room for Christmas and donate their children’s unwanted treasures, as we are dealing with bumper demand for toys, boardgames and puzzles this festive season. To encourage donations, we have released a series of images where elves can be seen guiding toys to their nearest BHF shop, including guiding a doll in her car to her nearest shop and dusting off board games.
Menswear is flying off our shelves, but why don’t more men donate?

Oct 25, 2023 | bhf.org.uk | Josie Roberts

As a quarter of UK men (25 per cent) have never donated clothes to a charity shop, our menswear sales have increased by 35 per cent from the previous year. Our poll also revealed that men aged 55 and over are the most likely to donate (77 per cent) and of those who have donated clothes to charity shops before, one in ten (10 per cent) said they only give brand new clothes. This autumn, we are urging the public to clear out their wardrobes and donate quality unwanted clothes to our shops.