CRA welcome MINIMIST into corporate membership
July 10, 2025
Read on to learn more about one of our newest corporate members and their services to charity retail in AI and online selling.
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Property: New service charge standard
July 8, 2025
Service charges can be a significant, and sometimes frustrating, element of shop running costs. Guest blog by CRA corporate member, Justin Plumpton.
Knowing Your Audience: The Future of Charity Retail Depends on It
June 6, 2025
Guest blog by Jacob Miller, 2024 Elvie Munday Churchill Fellow and keynote speaker at Charity Retail Conference 2025
Guest blog: What are the steps to establishing a robust property function in a charity retail operation?
May 23, 2025
For many companies, property is the second highest cost to their business after staffing costs. However, thanks to the generosity of shop volunteers, property can be the single largest cost to a charity’s retail operations. It is also a complex element of the business with plenty of opportunities for financial surprises.
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.
When the going gets tough, the tough get ... charity retailing
April 23, 2025
A blog by the Charity Retail Association board of directors - giving their take on the state of the sector.
A new £100m revenue stream for charities with “in-store eBay listing”
April 21, 2025
Guest blog by Listing Monster AI: "We estimate that UK charities currently generate around £65 million in sales from eBay annually —most of which comes from centralised e-commerce operations. But things are starting to change ..."
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.