A PRESTON mum turned business entrepreneur has pledged to help hundreds of abused women by recycling unwanted household goods.

Natalie Waddington, 34, started her business, Waddington's Recycling, five years ago after she has was awarded a grant from the Preston Business Venture.

A former single parent on benefit, Natalie heard about the plight of a women's refuge centre in London, and decided to 'get off my backside and help out'.

Natalie, whose grandfather was a Preston-based rag and bone man, said: "About two years ago I rang a representative from Refuge, the charity for abused women, to offer them help in return for us using their name and logo.

"They contacted me back and said 'yes', so now we have been supporting Refuge ever since." Natalie is about to move into new premises in New Hall Lane in March and is appealing to Citizen readers to help her in her quest for unwanted goods.

She added: "We need everything from a till, clothing rails, coat hangers, paint to decorate the shop, floor coverings and shelving, as well as clothing, furniture and nursery equipment to sell in the shop.

"We have joined forces with Preston-based charity Medina Link who send money and clothing to victims of the aftermath of war and natural disasters.

"Because the two of us share the shop rent, money is saved which means more funds can go to the charity.

"Although Medina Link is a registered charity, I must stress that we are definitely not. Waddington's Recycling is strictly a business."

"If any readers out there can help in any way, please contact me on 702540."

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