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.

Charity Retail Conference 2025

Join us at Harrogate Convention Centre, 25-26 June to network, learn and celebrate charity retail's resilience.

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Conference plenary session

News and updates

Discover what's new in charity retail

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Work in charity retail

Discover the latest jobs in our sector.

View Retail Stock & Logistics Manager at Valley CiDS details

Featured job

Valley CiDS

Retail Stock & Logistics Manager

East Midlands

View Furniture Shop Manager at Tynedale Hospice at Home details

Featured job

Tynedale Hospice at Home

Furniture Shop Manager

North East

View Shop Manager (Multi-Site) at Peaceful Solutions details

Featured job

Peaceful Solutions

Shop Manager (Multi-Site)

London

View Area/Operations Manager at Katharine House Hospice details

Katharine House Hospice

Area/Operations Manager

East Midlands

View Retail Operations Manager at The Kirkwood details

The Kirkwood

Retail Operations Manager

Yorkshire

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About the CRA

Our members run more than 9000 charity shops between them.

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Our research programme

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

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Charity sector statistics

From supporting communities to protecting the planet, charity shops drive positive lasting change.

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Find out about our members

We represent 85% of the UK's charity shops, plus overseas members and 80+ corporate partners of the charity retail sector.

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Looking for a charity shop?

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