Charity shop workforce professional development

Charity Retail Learning

A training collaboration between CRA and The Charity Retail Academy.

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Charity Retail Learning

The No.1 specialised training provider for charity retailers

What is Charity Retail Learning?

Charity Retail Learning is a partnership between The Charity Retail Academy and the Charity Retail Association providing online and face-to-face training to charity retailers. As two organisations dedicated to charity shops and retail, we saw an opportunity to come together to provide low cost, relevant and accessible learning opportunities – a one-stop shop of learning opportunities designed by and for charity retailers.

Courses cover a range of subjects including health & safety, volunteering, customer service, ecommerce and other charity retail essentials.

Most courses are short, interactive online sessions that learners can work through on a laptop, tablet or phone, making them really accessible for staff and volunteers – including shop teams. We also deliver live webinars on a range of topics via Zoom and longer face-to-face sessions either for individual teams or groups made up from multiple organisations.

See below for a selection of course information.

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Charities facing tight budgets in 2025/26 should prioritise investing in their retail teams to boost performance, retention, and public engagement.

The Charity Retail Learning Subscription offers affordable, sector-specific training with unlimited access to 45+ courses, expert support, and flexible learning options.

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Charity Retail Learning delivers a timely wake-up call: while spreadsheets and forecasts matter, it’s your people who drive impact, innovation, and resilience.

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The Charity Retail Learning Subscription offers affordable, sector-specific training with unlimited access to 45+ courses, expert support, and flexible learning options.

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