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New Retail Gift Aid letter templates available

January 16, 2026

At the end of last year, HMRC updated its guidance on retail Gift Aid end-of-year letters.

Acorns opens massive new superstore with thousands of bargains

January 14, 2026

A massive new Acorns superstore has opened its doors in Walsall – the charity’s first ever store on a retail park – featuring a huge range of furniture and a dedicated book reading area.

Shelter Scotland’s Stockbridge raises record breaking total in legendary January event

January 12, 2026

Following an incredible event, Shelter Scotland’s Stockbridge shops raised a record-breaking total this week

Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children

January 5, 2026

A look at how post-Christmas giving is supporting local children at Acorn’s.

Platform Housing Group launches pilot in Worcester to help support customers in financial hardship

December 18, 2025

The Charity Shop Gift Card is now being piloted by Platform Housing Group in Worcester.

Four charities, four magical makeovers!

December 18, 2025

Celebrating the power of charity shops this Christmas. Guest blog by World of Books

Pop-Up The Empathy Store connects shoppers as “neighbours not strangers”

December 15, 2025

Guest feature from an organisation working within the wider charity retail space. This project highlights an inspiring new way to bring people together.

Dalziel & Pow designed 80s inspired Savile Row Christmas Pop-Up for Crisis

December 15, 2025

Pop-Up Crisis, a week-long designer pop-up shop and charity fundraiser - opened its doors last week for it's 6th edition, this year with an 80s twist thanks to Crisis' partnership with global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow.

Yorkshire Cancer Research opens first charity shop in South Yorkshire

December 11, 2025

Yorkshire Cancer Research has opened the doors of its first charity shop in South Yorkshire, giving people in Sheffield the opportunity to shop, donate and volunteer to help bring more cancer cures to the region.