A POP-UP shop selling Christmas cards in aid of charity has opened to the public.

The Cards for Good Causes shop has opened at South Woodham Ferrers Library in Trinity Square.

The shop, staffed by local volunteers, is one of 300 temporary locations across the country.

Money raised by selling the cards will go towards supporting more than 250 charities, including Cancer Research UK, Barnardo’s, NSPCC, Alzheimer’s Society and the RNLI.

Jill Luxton, organiser for Cards for Good Causes said: “Buying charity Christmas cards is one of the simplest ways to support good causes this festive season and we stock one of the widest ranges of Christmas cards anywhere.

“The proceeds from every card or product sold make a vital contribution to the work of the charities that we partner.

“Come and find us in South Woodham Ferrers Library in Trinity Square and get ahead in your Christmas preparations by getting your cards early.”

In the past ten years, charities have received more than £40 million from Cards for Good Causes.

The shop is open during library opening hours on Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-5pm.