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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.

All systems go for The Big Lunch – pass it on!

April 3, 2025

We're encouraging charity retailers to participate in The Big Lunch, an annual event promoting community engagement, by hosting events or collaborating with existing ones to enhance visibility and support fundraising efforts.

More than a shop 2025

March 21, 2025

The Charity Retail Association’s “More than a Shop” campaign (21–27 April 2025) highlights the wider impact of charity shops beyond retail, with resources available to help participants showcase their community, sustainability, and creative roles.

Corporate Members showcase

An animated promotional GIF for B4B Payments, part of the Banking Circle Group. The GIF highlights fast, secure, and transparent payments for non-profits. It features three main panels: The left panel shows the B4B logo with the tagline: “Fast, Secure & Transparent Payments for Non-profits.” The centre panel displays a mobile phone with a B4B virtual card and balance visible on the screen. The right panel shows volunteers in blue shirts distributing food, representing non-profit work. At the bottom, a dark blue banner reads: “Simplifying Business Payments Globally” with a quote underneath: “Effortless, Compliant, and Secure Global Business Transactions.” The animation cycles smoothly between these panels, emphasising B4B’s payment solutions for non-profits and global businesses.