Global lessons for the future of charity shops with Jacob Miller
October 24, 2025
What can charity retailers learn from op shops and thrift stores around the world?
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Students go behind the scenes at local charity superstore
October 22, 2025
Last week, students from Hereford College of Arts were invited to experience a day behind the scenes at St Michael’s Hospice’s flagship charity shop in Whitestone, Herefordshire.
Anita Dobson joins Thames Hospice to celebrate Reading Superstore's first birthday
October 20, 2025
Thames Hospice proudly marked the first birthday of its Reading Superstore with a vibrant community celebration attended by supporters, volunteers, and special guest Anita Dobson, star of stage and screen.
Why charity retail is more than just a job
October 20, 2025
This last week, we’ve celebrated the incredible people who make charity retail a vital part of our communities as part of our ‘I love working in charity retail because’ campaign.
Fashion and fundraising: Hospice in the Weald’s sustainable shopping events
October 20, 2025
It’s been a busy year of fashion and fundraising at Hospice in the Weald. From bargain sales to designer finds, shoppers across Kent and Sussex have been embracing sustainable fashion whilst helping raise thousands of pounds to support people facing terminal and life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones.
Charity retail celebrated at the People in Retail Awards
October 16, 2025
Back in September, the People in Retail Awards rolled out the red carpet for the best of British retail - and two charity retailers were honoured among the big names!
Charity Retail Association calls on UK Chancellor to act to safeguard charity retail growth
October 15, 2025
We have submitted the Charity Retail Association’s policy asks ahead of the Government’s Budget this November, urging for change across business rates, workforce costs, and support for reuse to safeguard the future of the UK’s 10,100 charity shops.
The unsung heroes of charity retail
October 10, 2025
Guest blog by Rosterfy Rosterfy’s national survey of volunteer managers highlights the vital role volunteers play in charity retail, optimism across the sector, and how supporting volunteer managers drives stronger impact.
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