News May 12, 2025

World Op Shop Day

Save the date of Saturday 18 October 2025 and get ready for World Op Shop Day, incorporating good cause shops in all their forms, charity shops, thrift stores and more.

Thrift store.

Here’s a sneak peek into what’s in store for this brand new awareness day from Charitable Reuse Australia, on behalf of their members - but also to spread the charitable reuse message worldwide:

  • Purpose of World Op Shop Day – To drive footfall, donations and sales and elevate awareness of charitable reuse

  • Call to action – An invitation to engage with charity shops either as a donor, a customer or a volunteer on World Op Shop Day

  • Frequency – An annual event timed for the third Saturday in October

  • 100 Day Countdown – The social media countdown to World Op Shop Day commences from 10 July 2025

  • Logo, branding and marketing – A compelling and engaging package for World Op Shop Day is coming soon.

Charitable Reuse Australia would love to see our collective global customer and donor numbers grow by working together with peers around the world.

Look out for more details coming soon.

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