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.

Volunteer strategy days are coming to Leeds and Bristol in October

Two strategic dates for you this autumn! Generously supported by Nisyst and Rosterfy. Youโ€™ll leave with a clear plan of action.

Volunteers chatting around a table
Volunteers

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 Operations Assistant at Emmaus Cambridge details

Emmaus Cambridge

Operations Assistant

East of England

View Age UK Committee Member at Age UK details

Age UK

Age UK Committee Member

London

View Charity Retail Supervisor at Emmaus Leeds details

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Emmaus Leeds

Charity Retail Supervisor

Yorkshire

View Head of Retail at Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire details

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Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire

Head of Retail

West Midlands

View Director of Retail at Age UK Wyvern details

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Age UK Wyvern

Director of Retail

West Midlands

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!