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Four quick ways to take part in Loneliness Awareness Week 2025

April 24, 2025

Guest blog by Hannah Beatrice, Loneliness Awareness Week Campaign Manager: Loneliness Awareness Week, hosted by Marmalade Trust, is taking place across the world from 9-15 June, and it’s easy for members of the Charity Retail Association to take part.

Why I shop charity

March 24, 2025

Gen Z writer J R Diprose explores why more young people are turning to charity shopping, driven by sustainability, affordability, and social media trends like thrifting and upcycling on TikTok.