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Demelza joins families and campaigners in welcoming SMA test news

Demelza has joined families and campaigners in welcoming the news that spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be added to the newborn heel prick test.

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Buddha donated to Demelza shop raises £1,000 at auction in “Del Boy’s watch” moment

An unusual laughing buddha donated to Demelza has raised £1,000 at auction in what shop staff described as a “Del Boy’s watch” moment.

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Sheerness Demelza shop to reopen as outlet store

Sheerness shoppers will be able to bag even more of a bargain as the town's Demelza charity shop is due to reopen as an outlet store next week.

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Students from Medway Adult Education have upcycled clothing in partnership with Demelza's Rochester shop
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Demelza’s Rochester shop repeats success of upcycling project with adult education students

Demelza’s Rochester shop has teamed up with students from Medway Adult Education to repeat the success of last year’s upcycling project.

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Blogs
Guest blog: National Bereaved Parents Day

This National Bereaved Parents Day, read our guest blog from Jennie Steer, Psychotherapeutic Practice Manager, on the incredible connections that can be built through grief.

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James Goodman with Mayor of Swale and his wife
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Late Strictly star’s son relaunches fundraising memory tree in his name

The son of the late Strictly Come Dancing judge and Demelza celebrity ambassador Len Goodman has relaunched a fundraising memory tree inspired by him.

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Giant Lego man prize draw
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Demelza to host free mystery trail at Kent County Show

This weekend's Kent County Show will have free a mystery trail for families to enjoy, thanks to Demelza.

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Ahmed and Jackie hugging while playing with toys on the lounge floor at Demelza South East London
Reports
Quality Account 2025-2026

Download and read Demelza's Quality Account 2025-2026.

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Demelza launches summer match funding appeal

Demelza has launched a summer match funding appeal, meaning supporters can double the impact of their donation and fundraising for the next three months.

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