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The UK's Favourite Charity Shop 2024 announced
20/11/2024 We are delighted to announce the winner of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award!
Charity shop mystery bags
13/11/2024 This idea was conceived to support the charity's efforts to become more sustainable and find innovative ways to attract a new and younger audience to shop pre-loved. Shoppers can embrace the ‘surprise factor’ and they offer the perfect opportunity to experiment with fashion choices they may not have picked themselves.
Download your guide to managing reputational risk
12/11/2024 Week commencing 18 November is Safeguarding Adults Week and a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues, as well as review recruitment policy.
Balancing cash and digital in charity retail in an online world
11/11/2024 Guest blog by PayPoint. For many, particularly those in communities with limited access to Post Offices and banking, cash is still a primary means of payment. It’s straightforward, familiar, and accessible to anyone, whether they’re stopping by a charity shop or donating.
The Budget and charity retail
08/11/2024 The Autumn Budget for 2024 was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 30 October. Here is a short round up of areas that effect charity shops and how you can help with data gathering.
Encourage more people to shop second-hand this Christmas
08/11/2024 You can help spread the word! Please do encourage your customers and others to prioritise second-hand by sharing our materials - now with space to add your own branding - to highlight all of the fantastic gifts available in your shops.

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