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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
April 23, 2025
A blog by the Charity Retail Association board of directors - giving their take on the state of the sector.
April 21, 2025
Four in five shoppers have second thoughts about buying new, finds The British Heart Foundation.