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TRUST is launching a new initiative in Scotland

May 18, 2025

Putting Scottish-based TRUST certified textile traders in touch with TRUST charity signatories who have shops in Scotland.

Dougie Mac collaborates on fashion exhibition with University of Staffordshire

May 15, 2025

A fashion exhibition has gone on display in Dougie Mac’s charity shops, following an exciting collaboration between University of Staffordshire and the local hospice.

World Op Shop Day

May 12, 2025

Save the date of Saturday 18 October 2025 and get ready for World Op Shop Day, incorporating good cause shops in all their forms, charity shops, thrift stores and more.

St Oswald’s Hospice’s collaboration with slow fashion brand Ambridge Studio

May 8, 2025

“My favourite part of working with second-hand materials is giving them a whole new chapter.” Meet Steph, founder of Ambridge Studio

WWII RAF pilot’s Bible found in Dover charity shop reunited with Scottish family ahead of VE Day 80th Anniversary

May 2, 2025

A World War II service Bible belonging to an RAF rear gunner has been reunited with his surviving family after being discovered at the homelessness charity Emmaus Dover.

Are you ready for Volunteers’ Week?

April 28, 2025

If you’re not already signed-up to and receiving regular emails from the Volunteers’ Week Team, there’s still time to. They’re sending out regular emails with advice, tips and guidance on getting ready for Volunteers’ Week. Here is some information you might find useful:

Scottish proposals for kerbside textile collections

April 24, 2025

The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to make it a mandatory requirement for local councils to collect clothing and other textiles from people's doorsteps as part of existing recycling and waste collections.

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.

When the going gets tough, the tough get ... charity retailing

April 23, 2025

A blog by the Charity Retail Association board of directors - giving their take on the state of the sector.