January 11, 2026
Due to an unique set of circumstances, a number of vacancies have arisen simultaneously on the CRA board of directors.
This is a particularly interesting time to join the board, as this year we will be recruiting a successor for our Chief Executive Robin Osterley, who will be retiring from full time work at the end of 2026.
So this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of the Charity Retail Association, be influential in its direction of travel, and contribute in a very concrete way to the sector we all know and love.
Membership directors
Must be working, preferably at a senior level, for a CRA member charity retailer.
Category A director (from member organisations with 0-19 shops)
Category B director (from member organisations with 20-99 shops)
Co-opted directors
Can be working, preferably at a senior level, for a CRA member charity retailer, or can be from any other background with the required skills.
Finance director
Youth engagement director
EDI director
Role descriptions
The positions are all voluntary and unremunerated, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
If you are interested in joining our board, and assisting in our work promoting and supporting the charity retail sector, please download and complete the nomination form and return by email (no handwritten or scanned submissions please) by 5pm, Friday 30 January 2026 to robin@charityretail.org.uk.
Please note that for ‘Membership directors’, endorsement of the application by your Chief Executive or equivalent will be required.
Longlisting will be undertaken by the Chair and Chief Executive of the CRA and will be followed by interviews during February 2026. Interviews will be undertaken by a panel of directors and, as appropriate, staff members, and the panel will select the most suitable candidate for each position.
If you have any queries or would like any further information about becoming a board member, please email our Chief Executive, Robin Osterley, on .
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