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All the latest news from the CRA and from the wider sector, plus upcoming events.
March 20, 2025
Nottinghamshire Hospice has announced improvements across its community shops to better accommodate disabled shoppers. These changes aim to create a more inclusive and accessible shopping experience for everyone.
March 17, 2025
The 2024 Outstanding Charity Retailer Award went to Salvation Army Trading Company for impressive impact, including 6 million customers and 5,000+ volunteers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.