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Scope: Championing Equality for Disabled People in the UK
Scope is a UK charity dedicated to combating negative attitudes towards disabled people. Representing all forms of disability, it focuses on achieving equality by raising awareness of the daily challenges disabled people face.
Donations are the main source of funding for the organization, but it also has more than 200 charity shops on high streets across the UK. These shops sell donated items of clothing, furniture, and other goods to raise additional funds to support disabled people throughout the country.
Most branches are located in major cities, with London having the largest number of stores. Birmingham and Manchester also have many locations, but most UK cities will have at least one. The stores are primarily on high streets and can be identified by their purple logo with white lettering.
Scope Opening times can vary somewhat, but the majority of branches are open between 9 AM and 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday, and between 10 AM and 4 PM on Sundays. Whether you want to donate items or pick up something second-hand at a great price, the opening times are set up to allow you to do so conveniently.
Please note that opening times may change or stores may close completely on bank holidays or holidays such as Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. This is because all stores must comply with local regulations regarding their permitted hours of operation. If a branch near you has changing opening times, you can find the exact hours using the branch locator on our site.
The organization has spent almost 70 years helping disabled people, but here are five facts many may not know about this remarkable charity:
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It was formerly known as The Spastics Society and focused purely on cerebral palsy.
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The charity raises funds to help challenge attitudes regarding the over 13 million registered disabled people in the UK.
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There are currently more than 1,000 employees working for the organization.
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After costs and expenses, it has raised around £20 million a year for those in need over the past few years.
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In recent years, the charity partnered with Virgin Media in a joint bid to support 1 million disabled people in the UK to get and stay in employment by 2020.
While donations are the primary source of funding, the shops located across the UK make a significant difference too. They accept donations of second-hand goods—clothing, appliances, furniture, books, and toys—and sell them at low prices, with the earnings supporting their fundraising efforts.
Anyone wishing to donate bulky furniture or a large quantity of goods can take advantage of a free collection service. This is a great feature if you do not have much time or are unable to bring the items yourself.
The organization was originally formed as The Spastics Society in 1952 by parents and social workers dismayed that their disabled children were not given the right to a decent education. Over the years, it fought for other areas of equality before changing its name to support all disabilities, not just cerebral palsy.
In its early years, the charity had already helped thousands of disabled people into education and employment. Sadly, despite its excellent work, disabled people still struggle to be treated equally in terms of education and employment. However, the organization continues to push for lasting change.
