Charity Retail Association

The trade association for charity shops

We provide leadership, guidance, valuable insights and a supportiveโ€จcommunity for charity retailers in the UK.

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CRA Review of the Year

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News and updates

Discover what's new in charity retail

Don't miss the latest from the CRA!

Work in charity retail

Discover the latest jobs in our sector.

View Cover Shop Manager - Zero Hours at Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent details

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent

Cover Shop Manager - Zero Hours

London

View Retail Area Manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice details

Nottinghamshire Hospice

Retail Area Manager

East Midlands

View Retail Area Manager at St Oswald's Hospice details

St Oswald's Hospice

Retail Area Manager

North East

View Sales Manager - Online sales at Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare details

Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare

Sales Manager - Online sales

South East

View Retail Operations Manager at Emmaus Hertfordshire details

Featured job

Emmaus Hertfordshire

Retail Operations Manager

East of England

Quick links

Carbon footprint calculator

Calculate how much CO2 and waste you save by buying donated goods from a charity shop.

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Research programme

The most valued benefit for CRA members, strengthening our advocacy and media work.

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How do I open a charity shop?

Charity shops can be great for raising awareness and funds for a charity but you also have the same issues as a small business owner.

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Looking for a supplier?

Shop fitters, collectors, legal, epos, ecommerce and tech, security, new goods - we've got the lot

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Looking for a charity shop?

Search our interactive map to find the shops closest to you!