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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: 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.

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.