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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.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland launch in the metaverse
28/10/2024 On Thursday 24 October Julia Edwards from the CRA had the pleasure of attending the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland launch of the first-ever charity shop in the metaverse.
A major briefing on retail crime, 11 December, London
24/10/2024 The threat to retailers from crime is increasing with concerning levels of violence and abuse aimed towards shop workers and volunteers being seen on a daily basis.
Vision Ireland celebrates volunteers at the first-ever Vision Star Awards
24/10/2024 On Thursday 17 October, Vision Ireland hosted its first-ever Vision Star Awards, a landmark event that celebrated the outstanding contributions of its volunteers.
Hyde Housing Association provides £4,500 in support via The Charity Shop Gift Card
21/10/2024 Hyde Charitable Trust, which is part of the Hyde Group, are now piloting using The Charity Shop Gift Card to support people in financial hardship.

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