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.
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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
The Reuse Revolution: The rise of Gen R
April 21, 2025
Four in five shoppers have second thoughts about buying new, finds The British Heart Foundation.
Conference 2025: Brand new ticket types for non-profits
April 11, 2025
You might work elsewhere in the third sector, in education, local government, in the resilience or social value fields - or you may be a charity retailer that has not joined the CRA before. This ticket is for you.
Planned ban on single-use plastic carrier bags in Wales
April 7, 2025
The Welsh Government plans to ban single-use plastic carrier bags by 2026, aiming to further reduce plastic waste following the success of the 5p charge introduced in 2011.
Shopiago changes name to World of Books
April 7, 2025
Shopiago, the B2B division of World of Books, will rebrand as World of Books on 8 April 2025, aligning its services under a unified name to better serve customers.
What does charity retail look like in Spain?
April 7, 2025
Humana, operating 52 charity shops in Spain since 1987, has released a report detailing the Spanish charity retail sector and comparing it to the UK’s.
All systems go for The Big Lunch – pass it on!
April 3, 2025
We're encouraging charity retailers to participate in The Big Lunch, an annual event promoting community engagement, by hosting events or collaborating with existing ones to enhance visibility and support fundraising efforts.
Glossop shop celebrates Vivienne Westwood’s legacy
April 3, 2025
Willow Wood Hospice’s charity shop in Glossop is honouring Dame Vivienne Westwood with a window display and a raffle for a designer bag donated by Vivienne Westwood Limited, celebrating her legacy and supporting the hospice’s fundraising efforts.
Need some extra charity retail resource over the summer?
April 3, 2025
UK Youth’s Summer Jobs Programme, co-funded by DCMS, the Youth Endowment Fund, and Youth Futures Foundation, seeks employers to offer summer placements to young people aged 16-20.