Charity's new premises after losing previous site

Martin Gailey from the charity said there has been a "remarkable turnaround"

A charity that helps people struggling with the cost of living to get essential items has reopened in a shopping centre after its last landlord went into administration.

Ruksak45218 has now moved into a unit at Castle Place Shopping Centre in Trowbridge, just weeks after it faced the prospect of closure.

Martin Gailey from the charity said: "It's a remarkable turnaround. Luckily the stars have aligned."

The charity provided things such as kitchen equipment, school uniform, clothing for children and adults, prams, toys and toiletries.

School uniform is among the items provided to people in need

"The clients we help very often don't have anything.

"They may have been victims of of domestic violence, sudden evictions, a trauma in their life which has made them move. At Ruksak, you can basically begin again" explained Mr Gailey.

People have to be professionally referred to access help.

For example through, social services, healthcare providers, schools, even faith leaders.

Senior volunteer Jane Robinson said: "Anyone who's in a position where they can vouch for the person being in need."

Senior volunteer Jane Robinson said demand has been increasing

'Huge demand'

"There is a huge demand and it has been increasing. Cost of living crisis has put everyone in a difficult position" she added.

Ms Robinson explained that the charity's reputation has been building and recently they have been helping at least 20 families a week, but some of those might have several children, so the number of people they support has been increasing.

Those who have referred people get in touch with the charity through email and then pick up the items up for the family in need.