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Willow's latest charity shop opens in Hitchin with celebrity ribbon-cutting
04/11/2024 The grand opening was marked by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with Frankie Seaman, professional ice skater and former Dancing on Ice star, who is also Willow’s Honorary President.
A Vivienne Westwood Takeover is coming to Royal Trinity Hospice’s Kensington Church Street shop
04/11/2024 From 7-10 November the shop will host a curated selection of pieces from the Vivienne Westwood archive and Autumn-Winter 2023/24 collections.
🎄 Ready to sparkle? The Acopia 2024 Christmas Window Competition is back!
01/11/2024 Guest blog by Acopia. We’re thrilled to let you know that this year’s Christmas Window competition launches on 1 November and we’re so excited to see this year’s festive displays.
Oxfam’s London Volunteer Conference
31/10/2024 By Julia Edwards. Getting the chance to experience volunteering through the lens of one of our national members was really eye opening; how Oxfam create a safe and inviting environment for their volunteers ...
Let's stand together and respect retail
30/10/2024 Retail Trust charity to run free training to protect shop workers as one in three face weekly abuse and nearly half fear for their safety
Volunteer screening: The first step to safety, success, and stronger teams
28/10/2024 Guest blog by Claudia Godfrey, Rosterfy. Explore the importance of volunteer screening, strategies to overcome common challenges, and how technology can transform your volunteer programme.

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