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Connect to the world of charity retail.
Choose Charity Shops has launched!
Nearly 6,000 shops are taking part in our national Choose Charity Shops campaign. Charity shops thrive on donations, but their number one concern is not having enough second-hand items to sell. We know that most people have items they aren't using in their homes and that the majority of people have at least one bag of unused clothing in their wardrobes. These items could be put to use by charity shops – adding to the £200 million of annual income they already generate for a huge range of charitable causes.
>> See the Choose Charity Shops website
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Make sure the Voice of Charity Retail continues to be heard
The CRA exists to protect the interests of charity
retailers. We can only do that with our members' support and continued membership. In the past year we have had a string of successes because we are able to speak for the
overwhelming majority of charity retailers in the UK.
Join the CRA
Join the Charity Retail Association today and benefit from our range of services. Find out how membership can benefit your charity ...
- Regular and valuable networking opportunities through meetings, interest groups and conferences
- Access to benchmarking and consumer reports
- Free legal, tax and security advice lines, and free online training in security and H&S
- Lobbying activity on key issues for the sector
- Being part of the THE code of conduct for charity retailing, encouraging good practice and public awareness
- Money saving opportunities
>> Read more about membership here
Downloads:
Application form (pdf)
Code of Charity Retailing (pdf)
Charity Retail Conference
Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 July 2012
This sell-out, residential conference, allows delegates to learn and share ideas in practical focus sessions, be inspired by leading speakers and meet suppliers at our Exhibition. In the evening, delegates can network in a relaxed setting at our drinks reception, dinner and Awards ceremony.
This year’s Awards will be presented on Monday 2 July by Patrick Monahan, a comedian who recently won the ITV stand-up comedy contest Show Me The Funny, and is a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Booking opens in April, but you can get involved now by taking part in our Annual Awards 2012: The ONLY awards made specifically for charity retailing. Start to think about this now. Get your regional and shop managers involved at an early stage, ready for entry in March. Awards will include:
- Shop Team of the Year
- Retail Staff Member of the Year
- Volunteer of the year
- Young Volunteer of the Year
- Green Initiative Award
- Innovation in Charity Retailing Award
- Most Valuable Item donated
- Most Unusual Item donated
- Most Supportive Supplier to the Sector
- WOW! Factor Awards (best shop window and best interior)
Please do not hesitate to contact Cristina if you would like more information about entering the Awards at cristina@charityretail.org.uk or call 020 7255 4471.