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Isabel Hospice at London Fashion Week
16/09/2024 Isabel Hospice proudly presented its first ever “Sustainable Style by Isabel Hospice” fashion show during London Fashion Week, organised by Fashions Finest and held at The Steel Yard in London on Sunday 15 September.
Celebrities dazzled in second-hand at Oxfam London Fashion Week show
16/09/2024 ... while new Oxfam research reveals that two thirds of people in the UK own second-hand clothing, while one in 10 say the majority of the clothes they buy in the next 12 months will be second-hand.
Thrifty couple get married in a charity shop
16/09/2024 On Sunday 8 September, charity shop fanatics Nina and Stefan held their wedding ceremony at the Emmaus Mossley Secondhand Superstore in Tameside. The quirky venue provided the perfect setting.
The current state of charity retail recycling: Navigating an evolving market
13/09/2024 Guest blog by Corporate Member, Dawn Dungate Consultancy: "The past year has been a difficult one for charity retailers and their textile recycling partners. The challenges facing both charities and recycling merchants have evolved rapidly"
Shelter unveils 2024 Christmas Essentials Range
13/09/2024 Shelter has unveiled its 2024 festive essentials range - featuring an inspiring selection of sustainably-sourced cards, crackers, wrapping paper and charity gift cards.
The Charity Shop Gift Card: Expanding reach with councils and support agencies
11/09/2024 We’re excited to report continued growth in the use of The Charity Shop Gift Card by councils, housing associations, and other support agencies to aid individuals facing financial hardship.

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