This shops has become a very successful and valuable contributor to our income. They is situated in an excellent location: opposite lidl in Loulé, underneath the 24hr VET, and in Almancil with the benefit of being close to the relatively affluent second home resorts of Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago where much of the merchandise we sell comes from as donations.

Apart from the merchandise contribution from the residents of these resorts many also volunteer to work in the shops on either half-day or full day sessions. So essentially the value of everything we sell becomes pure contribution to ARA as the only costs are basically rent and utilities.