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Latest charity retail news

Conference 2025: Brand new ticket types for non-profits
11/04/2025 You might work elsewhere in the third sector, in education, local government, in the resilience or social value fields - or you may be a charity retailer that has not joined the CRA before.
The Welsh Government and WCVA offering a new approach to volunteering in Wales
10/04/2025 They aim to spread awareness of the value of volunteering and the importance of its diverse benefits, thereby strengthening the future impact of volunteering in every field of activity.
Shopiago changes name to World of Books
07/04/2025 In 2024, World of Books underwent a global rebrand to unify under one brand. As part of this alignment, Shopiago will officially join the World of Books brand on 8 April 2025.
Webinar: HR strategies for charities in a financial squeeze
07/04/2025 Charities are facing a perfect storm: rising employment costs, reduced funding, declining donations, and record service demand. Adding to the strain, National Insurance contributions have risen to 15% and the National Living Wage to £12.21 per hour this month.
What does charity retail look like in Spain?
07/04/2025 Humana, with 52 charity shops, is a social economy organisation that promotes environmental protection through the reuse of textiles. They have published a report that provides an overview of the charity retail sector in Spain.
Planned ban on single-use plastic carrier bags in Wales
07/04/2025 We have been talking with the Welsh Government about their plans to ban single-use carrier bags in Wales. The implementation date for this ban is yet to be determined, but it could arrive as early as the start of 2026.

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