A HOMELESSNESS Bradford charity will announce the prize winners of a new upcycling competition at the reopening of its flagship secondhand store by giving away free afternoon tea and temporary tattoos.

On the day, customers at Emmaus will also receive a 20 per cent discount on all purchases.

Every penny spent at the charity's two shops, on Sunbridge Road and Cross Lane, is helping towards securing accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Judges will select the best upcycled items based on pictures shared with Emmaus Bradford on social media, using the hashtag #UpcycledEmmaus.

The deadline to enter the competition is midnight tomorrow. Prizes include £50 and £100 store vouchers.

The event is at the charity’s Sunbridge Road shop on Saturday (2-4pm).

Fran Graham, Retail Manager at Emmaus Bradford, said: “We wanted to organise a special thank you to everyone who has supported our charity by making a donation or shopping in-store and online during successive lockdown periods.

"What better way to celebrate this generosity than by launching an upcycling competition and offering free brews and temporary tattoos – in true Bradford style.”

For upcycling ideas, check out Emmaus Bradford’s social media where staff and volunteers will be releasing their top picks from within the charity’s stores.

Fran added: “Upcycling with Emmaus Bradford not only breathes new life into donated goods, but it also breathes new life into the community.

"By reusing furniture, homeware and clothes, you’re not just recycling items other people have given away, you’re also helping to give people with experience of homelessness a second chance.”

Over 12 months during the pandemic, Emmaus Bradford has saved 7,000 items from landfill. It plans to double this by July 2022 by inspiring the city to reduce, reuse, recycle and upcycle through an exciting range of new projects, workshops and ideas.