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New Birmingham Hospice superstore to open in Solihull

January 24, 2026

Birmingham Hospice is excited to announce the opening of its brand new charity superstore in Solihull in February.

Guest blog: Relationship Management for CRA members from The Co-operative Bank

January 23, 2026

Through Relationship Management we have developed a bespoke proposition for CRA members, which pays tiered levels of interest based on the balance held. The rate of interest is paid on the whole balance and is linked to the Bank of England base rate (currently 3.75%) and is available exclusively to CRA members.

Future Citizen 2026 - RESILIENCE IN STYLE: Redefining Fashion

January 22, 2026

Taking place between 16 - 22 March, Future Citizen is a week of activity inviting young people to take fashion action. This can be through a basic mending workshop, a clothes swap, an upcycling session, a school uniform bank... anything that inspires and engages young folks to shift their fashion habits towards more sustainable practices.

The Scottish Government’s Circular Economy Strategy must recognise charity retail

January 22, 2026

Our recently submitted response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the circular economy emphasises that charity shops are not only participants in the circular economy, but are also absolutely crucial to it.

CRA membership is for the entire retail team

January 22, 2026

As the Charity Retail Association enters its annual membership renewal period, we want to highlight the scope and value of the support available to charities that run, or are thinking about running shops.

New Retail Gift Aid letter templates available

January 16, 2026

At the end of last year, HMRC updated its guidance on retail Gift Aid end-of-year letters.

Introduction to The Co-operative Bank Relationship Management team

January 16, 2026

Guest blog by Amy and Laura from The Co-operative Bank: "We’re excited to be writing our first blog since becoming CRA corporate members. We thoroughly enjoyed the 2025 Charity Retail Conference and received a warm welcome from many delegates. We can’t wait to attend again this year!"

Knowledge is power – why insight matters

January 15, 2026

The Charity Retail Consultancy team is delighted to once again be sponsoring the CRA research programme. Written by Vicki Burnett, Senior Consultant.

Acorns opens massive new superstore with thousands of bargains

January 14, 2026

A massive new Acorns superstore has opened its doors in Walsall – the charity’s first ever store on a retail park – featuring a huge range of furniture and a dedicated book reading area.