Spreading the word

Social media campaigns

Charity retail is full of amazing content and our members are the creators. Help us to spread the word about charity shop fashion, sustainability, social value and key factors such as Gift Aid, donating and volunteering.

Campaign calendar

Here's what's happening during our year in social media. We love it when our members participate - the more the merrier!

February

Charity Shop Home ๐Ÿ 

9 - 15 February 2026: Member and influencer participation - send in images and reels of your expertly curated furniture, homewares and room-setups. Think Ideal Home charity shop-style.

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March

Give Good ๐Ÿ˜‡

23-29 March 2026: A set of customisable assets to encourage mindful donating, looking at lots of different life scenarios.

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April

More than a shop ๐Ÿฌ

20 - 26 April 2026: A set of editable reels and assets to highlight ALL the benefits of charity shops, including those related to social value and the environment.

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June

Charity Shop Volunteer ๐Ÿง’

1 - 7 June 2026: A set of assets to celebrate and thank retail volunteers during Volunteersโ€™ Week.

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August

Back to school sustainably ๐Ÿซ

4 - 10 August: A set of customisable assets to encourage use of charity shops when buying for the new school year - in the form of a badge collection game to engage children. We also share members' school uniform hub activity.

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September

Charity Shop Fashion Week ๐Ÿ’ƒ

29 September - 5 October: Member and influencer participation. A little different this year. Go creative and wild with your fashion shoots and videos, making sure to either send in to us or tag us in so we can share across Sustainable Fashion Week.

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October

Gift Aid Awareness Week โœ…

October (date tbc): Customisable assets to help our members manage retail Gift Aid with best practice in mind so they can communicate it to customers with confidence.

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October

Green Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ

20 - 31 October: Member participation - send in images of your Halloween displays and outfits for CRA to share.

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November

Give Good ๐Ÿ˜‡

3-9 November 2025: A set of customisable assets to encourage mindful donating, looking at lots of different life scenarios.

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December

Merry Thriftmas! ๐ŸŽ…

Late November and through December: A set of customisable assets to encourage people to buy festive items from charity shops. Includes posters and compliment slips.

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