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Platform Housing Group launches pilot in Worcester to help support customers in financial hardship

December 18, 2025

The Charity Shop Gift Card is now being piloted by Platform Housing Group in Worcester.

Four charities, four magical makeovers!

December 18, 2025

Celebrating the power of charity shops this Christmas. Guest blog by World of Books

Pop-Up The Empathy Store connects shoppers as “neighbours not strangers”

December 15, 2025

Guest feature from an organisation working within the wider charity retail space. This project highlights an inspiring new way to bring people together.

Dalziel & Pow designed 80s inspired Savile Row Christmas Pop-Up for Crisis

December 15, 2025

Pop-Up Crisis, a week-long designer pop-up shop and charity fundraiser - opened its doors last week for it's 6th edition, this year with an 80s twist thanks to Crisis' partnership with global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow.

Do AI models actually sell more? Free 10 page report covering all the results.

December 15, 2025

Guest blog by Minimist

5 ways to kick-start your charity retail job search in the new year

December 11, 2025

A new year brings fresh energy - a chance to reset, refocus and think about what you want from the months ahead. And while job hunting can sometimes feel daunting, it can also provide an opportunity to explore new challenges, grow your skills and take a step forward in your career.

Yorkshire Cancer Research opens first charity shop in South Yorkshire

December 11, 2025

Yorkshire Cancer Research has opened the doors of its first charity shop in South Yorkshire, giving people in Sheffield the opportunity to shop, donate and volunteer to help bring more cancer cures to the region.

Beyond the shop floor: the value of a career in charity retail

December 10, 2025

Charity retail is much more than shops full of second-hand goods - it’s a major contributor to social value, community support, sustainability and meaningful livelihoods.

Looking after wellbeing in charity shops

December 10, 2025

Charity retail can be deeply rewarding, offering opportunities that genuinely make a difference. But like all retail, and with the everyday realities of donated stock and managing volunteers, it can also be physically demanding, emotionally taxing, and at times challenging.