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September 18, 2025
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Read all about it: The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in the media
September 18, 2025
We are delighted to see so many local media outlets sharing stories about the shops that have been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in their area.
World of Books - Circular Economy Awards Winners
September 11, 2025
World of Books are proud to reveal the winners of their Circular Economy Awards 2025.
Tips on spotting and avoiding rogue textile merchants
September 9, 2025
With textile collection prices still at record lows, some charity retailers have told us they’ve been approached by unknown reuse merchants offering deals that sound attractive — but may, in fact, be a trap.
Celeb-fronted campaign exceeds 400k donations and lands in-store at Traid - ‘Shop the Drop’ this (Second-hand) September
September 9, 2025
Traid celebrates campaign success and launches a host of new season activations this September
The Hub Vintage Wholesale sponsors Charity Shop Fashion Week 2025
September 8, 2025
Charity Shop Fashion Week is running 29 September - 5 October 2025 and we are excited to announce our sponsor! Learn more about them here, in their own words.
Are you ready? New Code of Fundraising Practice to cover collection banks
September 4, 2025
Guest blog from the Fundraising Regulator
The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards: Promoting the public vote
September 3, 2025
Congratulations to the 70 charity shops that have been shortlisted for the 2025 UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards.
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