A DEPARTMENT store in Llandudno has chosen Conwy Mind as their 'charity of the year'.
Clares, which is based on Mostyn Street, will be supporting Conwy Mind from June 2023 to June 2024.
Upon being told the news, Nikki Jones, fundraising and community engagement officer at Conwy Mind, headed to the store to meet manager Claire McElroy and to discuss potential fundraisers for the coming year.
Claire said: "Positive mental health is so important and mental health issues can affect anybody at any age and at any time.
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"Conwy Mind are such a valuable local resource and the store team have some great ideas to help raise funds - and awareness - over the coming year."
Nikki said: "It was clear to see how passionate Claire was about positive mental health and looking after her staff.
"We’re looking forward to working with all the staff at Clare’s over the next year to help raise vital funds for those struggling with mental health in our community."
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