News & Events

Exhibition 2025

May 28, 2025

We can now reveal the full exhibition plan for the Charity Retail Conference, 25-26 June in Harrogate. Packed with your favourite suppliers and lots of new faces.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: The shortlist

May 27, 2025

With huge thanks to our wonderful judges for the time and consideration they have given to this year's awards - the results are now in ...

Conference 2025: Brand new ticket types for non-profits

April 11, 2025

You might work elsewhere in the third sector, in education, local government, in the resilience or social value fields - or you may be a charity retailer that has not joined the CRA before. This ticket is for you.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on Young Volunteer of the Year

April 4, 2025

The award recognises outstanding contributions from volunteers aged 16 to 25 in charity retail. The 2024 recipient, Lottie O’Connor from Cancer Research UK’s Ilkley shop, was honoured for her exceptional dedication and impact.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on The Outstanding Charity Retailer Award

March 17, 2025

The 2024 Outstanding Charity Retailer Award went to Salvation Army Trading Company for impressive impact, including 6 million customers and 5,000+ volunteers.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on the Social Value Award

March 10, 2025

The Charity Retail Association’s Social Value Award honors charity shops that significantly benefit their communities. The 2024 winner, Hospice of St Francis, was recognized for initiatives like workshops, a dementia café, and various free events, achieving a Social Return on Investment of £13.34 per £1 invested, surpassing the sector average.

Charity Retail Awards: Spotlight on the most Supportive Chief Executive

February 28, 2025

Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society wins Most Supportive Chief Executive for championing retail through the charity and engaging with retail issues.

Denim ReFramed: FARAxLCF redefines the future of fashion

February 24, 2025

‘Denim ReFramed’ challenged LCF design students to transform discarded denim and unsellable artwork into one-of-a-kind garments.