Why charity retail is more than just a job
October 20, 2025
This last week, we’ve celebrated the incredible people who make charity retail a vital part of our communities as part of our ‘I love working in charity retail because’ campaign.
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Fashion and fundraising: Hospice in the Weald’s sustainable shopping events
October 20, 2025
It’s been a busy year of fashion and fundraising at Hospice in the Weald. From bargain sales to designer finds, shoppers across Kent and Sussex have been embracing sustainable fashion whilst helping raise thousands of pounds to support people facing terminal and life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones.
Charity retail celebrated at the People in Retail Awards
October 16, 2025
Back in September, the People in Retail Awards rolled out the red carpet for the best of British retail - and two charity retailers were honoured among the big names!
Charity Retail Association calls on UK Chancellor to act to safeguard charity retail growth
October 15, 2025
We have submitted the Charity Retail Association’s policy asks ahead of the Government’s Budget this November, urging for change across business rates, workforce costs, and support for reuse to safeguard the future of the UK’s 10,100 charity shops.
It's Gift Aid Awareness Day!
October 9, 2025
Find out what the Charity Retail Association and Charity Retail Learning can do to help you with retail Gift Aid.
Why people love working in charity retail
October 9, 2025
We asked people working in charity retail what they love most about their jobs, and the answers were full of energy, pride and purpose.
Clothing Collective recruits thrifter ambassadors
October 7, 2025
For Clothing Collective as a small charity, growing their awareness is a really important thing to do. This directly helps them to achieve their mission of helping to provide clothing to people in need.
Farleigh Hospice opens new Halstead store in former Scope shop
October 2, 2025
A new charity shop has opened in Halstead, raising money for local hospice care and bereavement support.
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