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 […]
Discover September’s Sustainability Events Across the UK!
Welcome to The Charity Shop Gift Card’s blog, dedicated to promoting sustainable living and encouraging positive change within our communities. Each month, we’ll be providing you with a comprehensive guide to events across the country that hopefully align with your interests and values. This month is the Second Hand September Special! Every month, we’ll share […]
Discover August’s Sustainability Events Across the UK!
Welcome to The Charity Shop Gift Card’s blog, dedicated to promoting sustainable living and encouraging positive change within our communities. Each month, we’ll be providing you with a comprehensive guide to events across the country that hopefully align with your interests and values. With the summer holidays now in full swing, we understand the importance […]
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 […]
Shop Sustainably This Earth Day and Beyond
Written by Mutiat Akamo Since 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event held on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. On this Earth Day, it is estimated that over one million people around the globe are participating in events aimed at changing human behaviour and policies on a global, national, and local […]
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 […]
Sustainable Secret Santa
Written By Maisie Cartmell With the festive season nearly upon us, The Charity Shop Gift Card offers the perfect charitable and sustainable gift. As featured as the Editor’s Pick in You magazine, The Charity Shop Gift Card is the first multi-retailer gift card exclusively for charity shops. It offers the opportunity to give more […]
