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Why charity retail is more than just a job

October 20, 2025

This last week, we’ve celebrated the incredible people who make charity retail a vital part of our communities as part of our ‘I love working in charity retail because’ campaign.

Why people love working in charity retail

October 9, 2025

We asked people working in charity retail what they love most about their jobs, and the answers were full of energy, pride and purpose.

Read all about it: The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in the media

September 18, 2025

We are delighted to see so many local media outlets sharing stories about the shops that have been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in their area.

The Hub Vintage Wholesale sponsors Charity Shop Fashion Week 2025

September 8, 2025

Charity Shop Fashion Week is running 29 September - 5 October 2025 and we are excited to announce our sponsor! Learn more about them here, in their own words.

How to take part in Charity Shop Fashion Week 2025

August 26, 2025

This year between 29 Sept - 5 Oct we are asking you to capture and post images and video of your CSFW activity, and tag us in so we can repost across our socials.

Shelter shops launch 'Rescue and Repair' campaign to tackle UK clothing waste

August 7, 2025

Shelter shops are helping tackle UK clothing waste with the launch of an innovative new Rescue and Repair campaign this September.

10 tips to help you promote the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards

June 16, 2025

The search for the 2025 UK’s Favourite Charity Shop is now on!

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.