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Huddersfield charity shop opens with visit from Bluey, Stitch and Darth Vader

September 1, 2025

The popular characters joined Forget Me Not mascot Russell Bear for the opening

Future of Retail 2025, 7 October, London

August 29, 2025

In person and digital - FT's The Future of Retail Summit will convene in London, bringing the most influential players in the European retail sector together for a day of insightful discussions.

Selby Shop for the Future

August 28, 2025

Up For Yorkshire, a North Yorkshire based charity and 3rd sector developer based in Selby in North Yorkshire, has secured funding for their exciting new initiative: Shop for the Future, all about celebrating charity shops to bring new energy and life to Selby’s high street.

Tackling burnout in non-profits: Gaining leadership buy-in to protect your people

August 27, 2025

Guest blog: Sponsors of Charity Retail Careers and our Bristol Volunteer Strategy Day, Rosterfy, have created a free guide on how charity retailers can tackle burnout, win leadership buy-in, and secure investment in their volunteer programmes

Record sales for hospice’s Collectables shop in new town centre home

August 26, 2025

Katharine House Hospice’s much-loved Collectables shop has smashed its sales record after relocating to larger premises in Stafford town centre.

Ealing Fashion Drop

August 26, 2025

Fight For Sight's mission to save 8 tonnes of brand-new fashion from landfill in 4 just weeks

Sustainable Fashion Week 2025: Programme announced

August 26, 2025

The programme for SFW25 has now been released, and it’s bigger than ever.

How to take part in Charity Shop Fashion Week 2025

August 26, 2025

This year between 29 Sept - 5 Oct we are asking you to capture and post images and video of your CSFW activity, and tag us in so we can repost across our socials.

Discover Help to Grow: Management – now open to charity trading arms and social enterprises

August 15, 2025

The Help to Grow: Management programme offers practical leadership training for senior managers in small and medium-sized businesses, helping them boost performance, resilience, and growth.