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Myth busting: What ‘Rag’ used clothing merchants really do
01/08/2024 Guest blog: There's a common misconception about the role of ‘rag’- used clothing merchants. Despite their name, used clothing merchants don't deal in rags; they are crucial players in the reusable clothing market, similar to charities themselves.
Help Film open free film applications for small charities
01/08/2024 The applications for free filmmaking are open for six weeks from 1st August 2024.
Back to School Sustainably on the Shetland Islands
30/07/2024 The shop team have created badges from the social media assets, set up an area in their shop for the campaign and publicised it in their local newspaper, the Shetland Times.
Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 unites communities with 19+ hubs across UK and globe
29/07/2024 Sustainable Fashion Week is back for 2024, celebrating the 'Power of Repair'. Look out for the CRA's Charity Shop Fashion Week which is part of this year's programme.
Retail Trust: Your summer wellbeing
26/07/2024 Check out Retail Trust's top tips for improving your wellbeing this summer with their latest podcast episode and article.
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer - how does it work?
26/07/2024 Find out more about how your charity can access large companies' excess Apprenticeship Levy pot.

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