Happy Pride Month from the CRC!
June 2, 2025
This Pride Month show pride in your community and in your store with Charity Retail Learning.
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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
Conference booking closes in two weeks!
June 2, 2025
If you haven’t already booked your tickets for conference this year, you’ve only got two weeks’ left as booking will close at 12noon on Monday 16 June.
The Lloyd's Bank Sustainable Fashion Show 2025, in support of Sue Ryder
May 29, 2025
We were lucky enough to be invited to this stunning event hosted by Lloyd's Bank, in partnership with University of the Arts London, and raising vital funds for Sue Ryder.
Exhibition 2025
May 28, 2025
We can now reveal the full exhibition plan for the Charity Retail Conference, 25-26 June in Harrogate. Packed with your favourite suppliers and lots of new faces.
Demelza’s Rochester shop links with MidKent College students on unique upcycling project
May 27, 2025
Demelza’s Rochester shop has teamed up with MidKent College students on a unique upcycling project for donated denim clothing.
Charity Retail Awards 2025: The shortlist
May 27, 2025
With huge thanks to our wonderful judges for the time and consideration they have given to this year's awards - the results are now in ...
Guest blog: What are the steps to establishing a robust property function in a charity retail operation?
May 23, 2025
For many companies, property is the second highest cost to their business after staffing costs. However, thanks to the generosity of shop volunteers, property can be the single largest cost to a charity’s retail operations. It is also a complex element of the business with plenty of opportunities for financial surprises.
TRUST is launching a new initiative in Scotland
May 18, 2025
Putting Scottish-based TRUST certified textile traders in touch with TRUST charity signatories who have shops in Scotland.
Dougie Mac collaborates on fashion exhibition with University of Staffordshire
May 15, 2025
A fashion exhibition has gone on display in Dougie Mac’s charity shops, following an exciting collaboration between University of Staffordshire and the local hospice.