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The CRA’s most northerly member!

March 17, 2025

The Charity Retail Association welcomes Yell for Cancer Support, a Shetland-based charity shop on the island of Yell, as its most northerly member.

A new charity shop comes to Herne Bay!

March 14, 2025

The Children’s Society has opened a new charity shop in Herne Bay, aiming to support the local community through donations and purchases. The launch was endorsed by author Daisy Buchanan, who highlighted the shop’s role in promoting sustainable fashion and environmental kindness.

Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on the Social Value Award

March 10, 2025

The Charity Retail Association’s Social Value Award honors charity shops that significantly benefit their communities. The 2024 winner, Hospice of St Francis, was recognized for initiatives like workshops, a dementia café, and various free events, achieving a Social Return on Investment of £13.34 per £1 invested, surpassing the sector average.

Winning students makeover St Margaret’s shops

March 7, 2025

Bridgwater College fashion students won the ‘Wex Window Display Install’ competition earning them the opportunity to redesign St Margaret’s Hospice shop windows in Taunton and Bridgwater. Their creative ‘Spring Rainy Day’ displays offered both fresh visual appeal and valuable real-world retail experience.

Clothing Collective aims to help tackle clothing poverty and boost charity shops

March 5, 2025

Clothing Collective addresses clothing poverty by distributing Charity Shop Gift Cards, enabling people to get essential clothing from participating charity shops. It's helped over 5,200 individuals and boosted charity retail.

Giant Preston department store to reopen for the benefit of the local community

March 3, 2025

A 120,000 square foot department store in Preston is being transformed into a sustainable social enterprise by homelessness charity Emmaus Preston.

Charity Retail Awards: Spotlight on the most Supportive Chief Executive

February 28, 2025

Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society wins Most Supportive Chief Executive for championing retail through the charity and engaging with retail issues.

Sustainable Fashion Week 2025 theme announced

February 27, 2025

The Sustainable Fashion Week Team are so excited to announce the theme for Sustainable Fashion Week 27 Sept – 5 Oct 2025 – Fashion Reclaimed.

Denim ReFramed: FARAxLCF redefines the future of fashion

February 24, 2025

‘Denim ReFramed’ challenged LCF design students to transform discarded denim and unsellable artwork into one-of-a-kind garments.