A suburb in Liverpool known for its cluster of charity shops has become a destination for people looking for pre-loved gifts to help make Christmas more sustainable, local volunteers have said.
Allerton is home to 10 charity shops, ranging from large well known chain stores to smaller local charities, and all within walking distance of each other.
"The stigma about buying second-hand gifts has gone now and also there is the issue of sustainability as well," said Susan Ryder, manager at Open Door in The Whitechapel Centre charity shop on Allerton Road.
"It's a really creative way of finding things and it's a nice way to add an individual, unique touch without having to spend lots of money."
Ms Ryder said the store, which has been based in Allerton for 10 years, had become increasingly popular with younger people.
"We've seen a massive change in who comes in," she said.
"We are getting a lot more men shopping with us than we did 10 years ago; we also get younger crowds.
"It's almost like a social thing, especially the weekends. They'll do the strip of the charity shops on Allerton Road."
Jon Monaghan from Claire House said a lot of people "have got onto the fact there is good stuff in these shops".
"This year we've seen a notable increase in customers choosing charity shops like ours for Christmas shopping, including gifts, decorations, and unique items," he said.
"I think people are also very conscious about sustainability at the moment.
"It's really good to try and get items back out there again and give them a second life."
"We sell everything from Christmas ornaments at the minute. We've got Christmas trees, dresses, really nice coats - and it costs you a quarter of the price you would pay in the high street."
Mr Monaghan also said there was strong sense of community in the area which extended to people looking to support local charities.
"I also think a lot of people care for Claire House and what it stands for," he said.
"People will come in and buy stuff knowing that it's going towards those families that really need it."
Claire House Children's Hospice helps seriously and terminally-ill children on Merseyside.
Mr Monaghan thanked the local community for its support.
"Whether it's through donations, shopping with us, or volunteering their precious time, every bit counts and we're truly thankful for it," he added.
Local shopper Heather Wood said she had first started shopping in charity shops on Allerton Road as a student.
"It's better for the environment and you are also supporting local charities at the same time so that's good," she said.
"I've had some amazing designer finds over the years and when I've had my use of them I often re-donate."
Another shopper, Paul, said:
"I come down quite regularly and I make a morning of it.
"There's the books at the Oxfam shop and then the gifts in the smaller ones; I never go home without anything."