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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
July 10, 2025
There has been huge growth in the gift cards both purchased and spent in partner charity shops this year with a near trebling of sales compared to last year. This has been led by an eight-fold increase in sales made to support agencies, a key market for the scheme.
July 10, 2025
Madad UK x ZeroPA x The Charity Shop Gift Card
July 8, 2025
Service charges can be a significant, and sometimes frustrating, element of shop running costs. Guest blog by CRA corporate member, Justin Plumpton.
July 8, 2025
South Tyneside-based utilities specialist, Consultiv Utilities has announced a new membership with the Charity Retail Association (CRA), the body designed to encourage growth, innovation and recognition within the charity retail sector.
July 4, 2025
“It’s my happy place!”
June 30, 2025
At the Charity Retail Awards ceremony and gala dinner on Wednesday 25 June in Harrogate, the winners of the Charity Retail Awards were announced.
June 30, 2025
On 21 June a team from St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield took their message of inclusivity and support for all to Sheffield Pride at Kelham Island.
June 20, 2025
Eagle House Bed and Breakfast in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, has won multiple awards, including being named a finalist in the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism category at the 2025 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards.