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The Mangawhai Opportunity Factory is looking for more space and more volunteers after a successful first two months of operation.
The op shop opened in October with all funds raised earmarked for projects in Mangawhai.
Factory trustee Ken Rayward says the shop has exceeded all expectations.
“The community has been really generous, giving goods such as boats, kayaks, furniture and jewellery,” Ken says.
“We’ve made more than double the amount of money we had expected to make at this stage.”
The large number of goods donated has the factory looking at the possibility of using two containers to sell from next year.
“There is a space next to the shop that would accommodate the containers, which would allow us to sell more of the goods that are being donated – we don’t want to turn anything away.”
The fast growing fund means that a grant may be given sooner than expected.
“We will be requesting nominations for grants early next year,” Ken says.
The success of the shop and expected traffic over summer also means more volunteers are needed.
“We currently have 44 volunteers who are doing a great job, but we could do with more, particularly some men, to join the team.
“They don’t need to be salespeople as we have a number of volunteers who just manage the goods.”
The shop, on Wood Street, is open six days a week from 9am to 4pm; and on Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
Info: Phillippa 431 3098
