Carer Ventures Limited (CVL) is NEWCIS’ social enterprise. CVL operates the NEWCIS charity shop. Whilst raising funds, CVL also raises awareness of carers and plays a key role in identifying hidden carers. 

At the heart of CVL are NEWCIS volunteers. Volunteers ensure CVL works to its full potential. Volunteering for CVL provides an opportunity to gain work-based experience both within the shop, collecting donations and behind the scenes. Friendship and comradery between volunteers and staff facilities an environment where people can go to not just volunteer but to enjoy themselves as well.

Where to find us

Donations

Items can be dropped off at the shop. We have a collection service for larger donations (furniture, house clearances). If you would like to request a collection, please contact us.

We can take most items which are of a saleable quality, and are always on the look out for clothing and furniture.

  • Any safety equipment including car seats, helmets, harnesses, fire fighting equipment, life jackets, etc.
  • Soft toys without CE label
  • Gas appliances
  • Oil lamps
  • Cigarette lighters and cigarette lighter refill canisters
  • Knives and scissors
  • Used pillows and duvets (except pillow cases, duvet covers and mattress covers)
  • Cushions, cushion covers and tailored furniture covers (unless fire label is attached)
  • Candles without instructions
  • Fireworks
  • Electric blankets
  • Sunbeds and tanning equipment
  • Power tools without instructions and petrol or diesel fuelled garden equipment
  • Swords, sword sticks, crossbows
  • Guns and ammunition (including replica guns, unless obviously toys)
  • Oil filled radiators (not supplied with a thermostat)
  • Ovens with glass doors
  • Inflatable dinghies and inflatable toys for water
  • Home recorded DVDs, video and audio tapes, computer games and software
  • Shavers, foot spas etc. (unless in mint condition, sealed box)
  • Perishable goods, food, drink, medication including vitamins
  • Cleaning agents, solvents, adhesives
  • Items made from ivory
  • Due to various regulations we are not allowed by law to take these items and disposal costs are incurred with goods we cannot sell. If you need any advice about what we can and can’t take, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Man & Van service

From house clearances to single package deliveries or help with downsizing or if you are buying furniture for a bigger place. Competitive rates for carers. 
 
CVL now also offer a de-cluttering service. For example, moving furniture to accommodate a hospital bed, make room for wheelchair use within the home, a hoist or other equipment. Items can be moved to a garage/storage area or taken away. Sellable items will be sold in our charity shop, this then reduces the cost of the service. All items that are taken away will be recycled in the appropriate way or refurbished, helping to reduce land fill and help our environmental friendly commitments.

For a quote call 07860834157 or email james.cvl@newcis.org.uk

Carer Ventures Ltd (company number 10638466) is a trading company which manages NEWCIS shops and will pass any profits to the charity NEWCIS.