An award-winning charity shop in the centre of Huntingdon is "desperate" to increase its footfall ahead of the winter months.

The Attic, which is ran by Lianne Simpson of Diamond Hampers, is a charity shop located on St Benedict's Court.

Lianne told The Hunts Post: "We are desperately trying to increase footfall in our store because without it, we sadly cannot continue providing the support we do to so many."

The shop sells homeware, electrical appliances, gifts and toys. The money raised in The Attic goes towards emergency food aid in the community, providing basic household items to young people leaving care, and supporting families with long term solutions.

The Attic stocks household items as well as gifts and appliances.The Attic stocks household items as well as gifts and appliances. (Image: Diamond Hampers)

It's open from 9:30am until 4pm Monday to Friday, and 9am till 5pm on a Saturday.

Lianne said: "Why help generate more stuff in the world, a world that's already drowning in 'stuff', filling up landfill sites and adding to the levels of Co2 in the air?

"Help us share the world's resources and grab some great quality second-hand items and give them a new home! Shopping with us, also means that you are helping us raise vital funds."

Lianne runs The Attic and The Pantry, which is an affordable food shop in All Saints Passage, Huntingdon. There, you can fill a basket for £4 full of fresh fruit and vegetables.

The two shops are part of the Diamond Hampers organisation, which Lianne founded. Diamond Hampers provides all kinds of care and support to people in the community.

The charity matriarch has been recognised nationally for her work in Huntingdon. She's received letters from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Lianne received the Points of Light Award in February 2024 and has been given Gold in the Best Emergency Food and Community Support Service in Cambridgeshire for 2024.

She's also been crowned the Community Hero in the Velvet Food and Drink Awards 2024 and was named as a Coronation Champion in 2023 ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.