Campaign launches to encourage charity shop purchases this Christmas
The Charity Retail Association has launched its annual campaign to encourage shoppers to purchase from charity shops this Christmas.
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Barnardo’s opens first superstore
Barnardo’s has opened a superstore in Coventry, selling clothes and accessories as well as new and preloved furniture.
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Over a third of UK adults prefer pre-owned products over new if they support a good cause
A poll of 2,000 UK adults has found that one in two now use charity shops and over a third…
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Depop app launches programme to support charity sellers
Fashion marketplace app Depop is launching a dedicated programme to help charity shops build successful online businesses on its marketplace.
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12 high value items donated to BHF
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has received an array of high value and rare items through its freepost donation service,…
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St Barnabas Hospice wins award for lockdown Donation Drive-Thru
St Barnabas Hospice won the ‘Most Creative Use of Lockdown’ award at this year’s Charity Retail Association Conference, for its Donation Drive-Thru.…
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Working from home kit & pet supplies among most popular online charity shop buys
Online charity shop sales are continuing to increase with those made through Shopiago rising 185% between February and August this…
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Opportunity for charities as survey shows 84% of Brits hoard unwanted items
More than four out of five (84%) Brits have unused household items cluttering up their homes that could be donated…
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Amount donated through MADL rises 43% in a year
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has seen a significant increase in community support from retailers over the last year,…
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Depaul UK opens ‘Beyond a Bed’ store to illustrate support needed by homeless youth
Depaul UK has opened ‘Beyond a Bed’ – a temporary store in London Croydon’s Centrale shopping centre to demonstrate that…
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More charities selling online as average shop lost £33,000 in third lockdown
Charity Retail Association figures show the average UK charity shop lost over £33,000 in income during Lockdown 3. However, more…
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Mind shops see best ever month in charity’s retail history
Mind’s 160 charity shops across England and Wales have raised £1.5m in the first month since reopening their doors to…