Demelza’s Rochester shop links with MidKent College students on unique upcycling project
May 27, 2025
Demelza’s Rochester shop has teamed up with MidKent College students on a unique upcycling project for donated denim clothing.
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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 ...
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.
100 tickets for conference already sold!
April 28, 2025
Fantastic news! Over 100 delegates have already booked onto our 2025 Charity Retail Conference, Challenging Times, Creative Solutions. This includes delegates from national charities, hospices, delegates from Scotland, Wales and England – we’re reaching a wide part of our membership already.
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: