A furniture store launched this weekend will help raise funds for charity.

Harveys Furniture store in Beckton Retail Park, Claps Gate Lane, is hoping its Grand Launch Weekend will raise funds for local charity Richard House Children’s Hospice.

Customers will be able to take advantage of an extra 10 per cent off. Harveys will also be donating funds to the charity.

Paul Hambly, store manager, said: “Representatives of Richard House Children’s Hospice will be attending and we hope shoppers will come along to support them and the vital work they do.”

Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm; Saturday 9am – 6pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm.