Paul Sartori Hospice at Home has invested in a new e-commerce project to diversify their income stream. Paul Sartori currently have 11 shops throughout the county and are now progressing with this exciting challenge of raising additional funds for Pembrokeshire’s only Hospice at Home Service.

Soon to be officially released, Paul Sartori have recently prepared figures for their financial year 2016 to 2017, and they have seen: a 25 per cent increase on direct service provision, 17 per cent increase in number of hours care, 23 per cent increase in complementary therapy and a staggering 38 per cent increase in counselling and bereavement support. The charity has recognised that these increases need to be supported to ensure services remain free. The sales generated through the retail shops at Paul Sartori currently contribute in excess of 40 per cent of the income needed to support all services.

A new member to the Paul Sartori team has been recruited to support this project. Simon Reason, who has been appointed as the e-commerce manager has passion and drive for the project, stating: “Every day, generous local supporters donate an amazing array of valuable items. E-commerce will enable us to show and sell some of these amazing charity shop treasure finds, to both national and international audiences.” Simon’s previous role with the charity was a warehouse and distribution centre van driver, so he is well aware of the importance of the charity in the community through its services and also retail support.

Simon is not only listing exciting items, with the help of ‘Sartori Bear’ on eBay, Facebook and other online portals, but also busy looking for volunteers, and together with Caroline White, the volunteer coordinator for Paul Sartori, they are appealing to people who have an interest in antiques and memorabilia, taking pictures, experience on social media platforms and want to help this Pembrokeshire based charity.

“We are looking for all different ages, from all different backgrounds,” mentioned Caroline adding: “Volunteer training and ongoing support will be offered to successful candidates.”

Caroline urges anyone interested in any volunteering to contact her directly on 01437 763223 or email her [email protected].

The Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service provides a range of services to people living in the final stages of a life limiting illness, including home nursing care, equipment loan, complementary therapy, bereavement and counselling support, clinical nurse specialist in palliative care, physiotherapy, advance care planning and training.

The services provided by the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service are free and enable people in the later stages of any life-limiting illness to be cared for at home with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear.

Further information on current items for sale, visit www.sartoristores.com. More information on the charity and its services can be obtained by visiting their website www.paulsartori.org, or by ’phoning 01437 763223.