Jen Graham, also known as Charity Shop Girl, is hosting a second-hand shopping masterclass and meet and greet at Teesside Hospice Superstore this September in aid of local hospice care.

Graham, who is a social media and BBC star, will be making an appearance at Teesside Hospice’s Second Hand September Fashion Show on 26 September at the hospice’s Portrack Lane superstore.

The event will feature a one-off fashion show with pieces created by students at Middlesbrough’s Northern College of Art, as well as Graham’s meet and greet, live talk and charity shopping masterclass.

Students from the college will reimagine pieces donated to the charity’s stores, styling them into “trendy, wearable outfits with a strong focus on denim through the eras”.

It comes after Graham previously visited the hospice’s superstore in April, when she joined staff and supporters to officially open the pre-loved fashion, furniture and homeware shop. 

For £20, attendees at the event will get to see the fashion show and shop one-of-a-kind pieces from the runway. They can also meet Graham and listen to her top tips for successful charity shopping.

The hospice is offering specially discounted student tickets for £5 each.

All money raised from the event will go directly towards the running of Teesside Hospice’s services, according to the group.

Graham said: “I’m so excited to be heading back to Teesside to work with Teesside Hospice. 

“It’s an amazing local charity that does such important work supporting people and families living with life limiting illness.

“I love that their charity shops not only give you the chance to have a good rummage and find some amazing second-hand treasures but that every purchase helps fund vital care and support for local people.

“I can’t wait to get back to Teesside to see the team again and get rummaging.”

Teesside Hospice events fundraiser and organiser of the Second Hand September fashion show Natalie Futo-Wallace said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming Jen back to Teesside and our superstore, and hearing her top tips on how we can all shop more sustainably.

“We’re also so excited to be teaming up with the Northern College of Art students again. 

“They’re such a creative group and the pieces they created last year were amazing, so I can’t wait to see what they come up with for our shoppers this time around.”

She added: “Second Hand September in itself is a great initiative, but knowing that any support then means our team at Teesside Hospice can provide end of life care to more people across the region is an added bonus.”

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