A VOLUNTEER-LED community project in Lydney is calling for support to help secure its future.

The Lydney Exchange, which is backed by Forest of Dean District Council, redistributes donated pre-loved items such as clothing, books, toys and household goods completely free of charge.

The project is about more than simply giving things away. It also helps reduce waste, encourages reuse, and brings people together through regular events held throughout the year.

Volunteers behind the initiative say their only ongoing cost is a storage container – essential for safely storing donations between events. But despite efforts, they have been unable to secure sponsorship for the year ahead.

A GoFundMe has now been set up in the hope of raising enough money to keep the Exchange going.