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More than a shop 2025
21/03/2025 Our next social media campaign, running 21 - 27 April this year is about raising profile. Charity shops are no regular high street shopping experience – they are so much more - and we think the public need to know!
Notts Hospice announce improvements for disabled shoppers
20/03/2025 Local charity Nottinghamshire Hospice have launched new changes in their Community Shops to making shopping for a pre-loved bargain even easier for people living with disabilities.
The CRA's most northerly member!
17/03/2025 A huge welcome to Shetland charity Yell for Cancer Support. Their shop lies on the island of Yell, one of Shetland's northern Isles, just beside the ferry terminal to Unst and Fetlar, the other two northern Isles.
Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on … The Outstanding Charity Retailer Award
17/03/2025 This award is open to all retail operations: it doesn’t matter how big or small your charity is. Hear from 2024's winner Salvation Army Trading Company.
A new charity shop comes to Herne Bay!
14/03/2025 "We’re so excited to open our new The Children’s Society shop in Herne Bay, a town with a wonderful seaside charm and a strong sense of community. Every donation, purchase, and act of kindness from the people of Herne Bay will help change lives."
Are charity retailers paying too much for card processing?
14/03/2025 Guest blog by CRA Corporate Member BB Merchant Services. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has just published its long-awaited report on card schemes and processing fees. Their conclusion? Read this blog to find out more.

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