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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.

World Op Shop Day

May 12, 2025

Save the date of Saturday 18 October 2025 and get ready for World Op Shop Day, incorporating good cause shops in all their forms, charity shops, thrift stores and more.

St Oswald’s Hospice’s collaboration with slow fashion brand Ambridge Studio

May 8, 2025

“My favourite part of working with second-hand materials is giving them a whole new chapter.” Meet Steph, founder of Ambridge Studio

WWII RAF pilot’s Bible found in Dover charity shop reunited with Scottish family ahead of VE Day 80th Anniversary

May 2, 2025

A World War II service Bible belonging to an RAF rear gunner has been reunited with his surviving family after being discovered at the homelessness charity Emmaus Dover.