IF you donate a pre-loved coat to charity, you could get a £10 voucher to spend on new clothes items.

Barnardo’s and fashion retailer Evans have joined forces to launch a ‘Coat Exchange’ to raise money for the most disadvantaged children in the UK.

Shoppers who donate a coat to the Barnardo’s store in Station Road, Taunton, by Saturday, December 24, will receive the £10 voucher to spend on their new season wardrobe at Evans in-store or online at evans.co.uk.

Coats received by Barnardo’s will be re-sold or recycled to raise vital funds to help support vulnerable children, young people and families.

Barnardo’s chief executive Javed Khan said: “The ‘Coat Exchange’ is a fantastic initiative and we’re excited to be working with Evans.

"This opportunity will not only reward those who generously support Barnardo’s, but help vulnerable children such as those at risk of sexual exploitation and living in care.”

Evans managing director Fiona Ross said: “We’re delighted to be working with Barnardo’s on the ‘Share the Warmth’ campaign this winter and hope we can raise awareness and essential funds, so Barnardo’s can continue to help transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children.”