A LANCASHIRE charity is making an urgent request for more clothing, food and bedding.

International Aid Trust is short of good second hand clothing of all descriptions due to unprecedented demand for help.

The Christian humanitarian charity collects, sorts and dispatches aid for distribution among the poor in many different countries, including the UK.

Containers and trucks are continually being loaded with much needed clothing, bedding, food, and other necessary goods.

Small amounts can be taken into any of the charity's shops, while larger amounts can be collected by arrangement. Telephone 01772 611000 for details.