I got it from my Mama
Charity shopping might be more popular than ever but it’s certainly nothing new. Many of us will have accompanied our mums on regular trips to the charity shops when we were younger and for our Mother’s Day blog we celebrate those thrifty mums amongst us. Starting off with our co-founders Lottie and Sarah whose mums […]
Sustainable Valentines Day Gifts
Valentines, Palentines, Galentines… if you are looking for a sustainable gift this Valentine’s Day that shows you care about your loved one and the planet, look no further than your local charity shops.. At The Charity Shop Gift Card we think that spending time choosing a gift from a charity shop shows you have put […]
How maximalist fashion and sustainability go hand in hand
By Abby Davidson As a self-proclaimed sustainable maximalist I often find myself thinking about the relationship between maximalism and sustainability and I reckon some of you might have too. To start I want to consider what maximalism is. A simple search will bring you to this definition: “maximalism, a reaction against minimalism, is an aesthetic of […]
“The overachievers of the sustainable fashion world”
Veganuary, dry Jan, 30 days of yoga.. all kinds of New Year’s resolutions are flying around at this time of year and many fall by the wayside as quickly as they started. However, there are small changes you can make to make your lifestyle more sustainable and if that’s your goal this year, look no […]
Are We Ready to Gift Secondhand?
Written By Lee Fellows, Managing Director, The Charity Shop Gift Card That’s a question that is increasingly being asked as we think about Christmas presents for family and friends. The thought of buying someone a secondhand gift only a few years ago would have been unthinkable for most people but it does seem that this […]
What’s so great about Charity Shopping anyway?
It goes without saying that the team at The Charity Shop Gift Card are advocates of buying preloved and think that The Charity Shop Gift Card would make a great Christmas present (but of course we would say that we’re biased!) Bethany Clark did some research to find out the word on the street when […]
Love, preloved – An edited extract from Sheryl Bolden’s book ‘Sustainably Stylish A guide to a guilt-free wardrobe’
When asked which clothes are the most sustainable, my answer is without doubt, the ones that already exist! Before you panic, I’m not suggesting we should never buy anything brand new again. I’m a realist and a pragmatist and I love buying new things, but I want to share with you the reason why we […]
Tips and Ideas for a more sustainable Halloween Costume
Halloween doesn’t exactly scream sustainability. From plastic wrapped sweets to discarded pumpkins, the spooky season has arguably become one of waste. But what if there was another way? Before you skip to a costume shop or, worse, *whispers* Amazon, consider charity shopping. Buying second-hand reduces your carbon footprint and is your vote for a circular […]
How to get your kids excited about charity shopping
Written by Kayleigh Shore Charity shopping with kids… As a child, I was always in and out of charity shops with my mum and aside from the awkward teenage phase, I’ve always loved it. Now I have my own child, she doesn’t know anything other than charity shops, it’s fab! Here are my top tips […]
The Cost of Fast Fashion: Microplastics
With Secondhand September in full swing it’s easy to get carried away with all the fun of charity shopping but there are serious issues at the heart of the move towards sustainability. Student intern Sophie Williams highlights the issue of microplastics in the production and disposal of fast fashion According to the UN, the clothing […]