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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
July 18, 2025
People in Halifax can now shop and donate to help bring new cancer cures to people in Yorkshire, thanks to the opening of a new Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in the heart of the town.
July 17, 2025
Learn more about one of our newest corporate members and their mission to create a more effective, scalable approach to circular fashion.
July 17, 2025
North London Hospice extends its care into Islington with a free service for residents and a brand new shop.
July 14, 2025
The Police Cyber Resilience Centre are raising awareness of a free public service that helps charities and businesses avoid fraud and cyber crime.
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 10, 2025
Read on to learn more about one of our newest corporate members and their services to charity retail in AI and online selling.
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.