Ditch the Christmas waste with a sustainable Secret Santa
The Charity Retail Association (CRA) and The Charity Shop Gift Card are urging UK offices, friends, and family groups participating in Secret Santa this festive season to embrace a sustainable gift-giving rule: only gifts purchased from charity shops, or the versatile Charity Shop Gift Card, should be allowed. The call to action comes in response […]
How to embrace the Wicked trend sustainably
With the release of Wicked: For Good fast approaching, everyone’s getting in on the Emerald City aesthetic. From glittery gowns to pastel accessories, this is one trend that’s hard to miss. But while it’s easy to be swept up in the magic, it’s worth asking: how do we follow a trend without letting it control […]
Patriotic Millionaires love charity shops too
Julia Davies, impact investor, philanthropist and founding member of Patriotic Millionaires UK tells us why you can keep your designer stores – she always has been, and always will be, a charity shop fan. I’ve always worried about waste and how we are trashing our planet with vast amounts of rubbish. So reuse is in […]
Embracing Secondhand September
Article kindly submitted by guest contributer, Emma Hello. I am Emma, and I am a keen thrifter who loves little more than a wander and browse around charity and antique shops. I have recently become aware of a challenge – “Second Hand September” – where, as the name might suggest, followers live a second hand […]
From self-confessed snob to thrift enthusiast!
Article kindly submitted by guest contributer, Emma If you’d told me 10, (heck even 5!), years ago that I’d count charity shop shopping as a hobby and the main source of my clothing, and homewares, I’d probably have looked at you like you were talking absolute nonsense. Alas, I now regret all those years mooching […]
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
Article kindly submitted by guest contributer, Jenni Page It can’t just be me who doesn’t see a charity shop as a retail store, to me It’s a treasure hunt. Among the shelves of pre-loved books, racks of quirky coats, and aisles of curiosities, lies a world waiting to be rediscovered. Far from just bargain hunting, […]
My Favourite Charity Shop with Antoine Rondelet
We recently asked Antoine Rondelet, a London-based entrepreneur in circular retail, about his attitude towards charity shopping and which was his favourite charity shop. For anyone unfamiliar with Antoine, he is the founder of Ganddee (with 2 d’s and 2 e’s), a marketplace connecting shoppers to local second-hand shops across the UK. He believes that […]
An incentive with purpose
From a young age, charity has never been far from my mind. So when I was looking for a way to incentivise my customers, a charity shop gift card was exactly what I was looking for. The 80s was a decade of iconic charity moments in the UK. From the birth of Children in Need […]
Shopping The Charity Shops – Successfully
Written By Sheryl Bolden If you’d have asked me if there would have been appetite for a blog like this a few years ago, I’d have said it was unlikely, but a global pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis have altered the retail landscape, coupled with the continued negative environmental impact that the fashion industry creates, […]
Celebrating Charity Shop Volunteers
As Volunteer Week begins, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the remarkable individuals who selflessly donate their time and energy to support charity shops. These unsung heroes, known as charity shop volunteers, play a pivotal role in making a positive difference within their communities. Their dedication and commitment transform charity shops into […]
