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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.
Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on … The Social Value Award
10/03/2025 Hear from the winners of 2024's Social Value Award for inspiration as to how you may be able to submit your own nomination. This award recognises the social benefits that charity shops provide.
CRUK volunteer amazing lottery achievement
10/03/2025 Sally Hunt has just sold her 1000th Cancer Research UK lottery ticket for this financial year and an amazing 4584 since 2018! The most sold by a single volunteer in the whole of CRUK.

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