We can now announce details of the culmination of our 25th anniversary activity in 2024 – a celebratory gala dinner on Tuesday 19 November, kindly sponsored by Charity Fleetcare and Arnold Clark.  

Held at Haberdasher’s Hall in London, we want to create a magical evening of reflection, socialising, entertainment and a banquet dinner. The evening will conclude with the presentation of the first-ever UK’s Favourite Charity Shop award.

Charity members were able to apply to our ballot to join us, and we’ve now contacted the ballot winners. We gave away pairs of tickets to some of our charity members to come and join us on the evening and celebrate with our staff, directors and friends of the sector both past and present. 

Charity Fleetcare and Arnold Clark, both proud founding members of the Charity Fleet Alliance, are thrilled to sponsor the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner for the Charity Retail Association. Together, Charity Fleetcare and Arnold Clark are committed to supporting the charity sector through innovative fleet solutions, and we are honoured to be part of the CRA’s 25-year celebration of success in charity retail. 

Here are all the details you need: 

Tuesday 19 November 2024 

7pm until late 

Haberdasher’s Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9HQ 

This is an exclusive ticketed event only.

Dress code:

Please join us in formal attire for an evening of celebration. Suits, cocktail dresses, evening wear – think Oscars!


Terms and conditions 

Entry to the ballot closes on Friday 25 October at 5pm. Charities will be chosen at random and notified during the week of 28 October. Ballot places are open to charity members of the Charity Retail Association only. Successful attendees to the gala dinner must work for the charity directly, and at least one of the places must be taken up by someone working in your retail operation. 

Area winners of the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop award will be contacted separately about securing their places at the gala dinner and so should not apply for the ballot.  

For any queries please email julia@charityretail.org.uk   


About our sponsors 

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM) is part of the Arnold Clark Group, Europe’s largest independently owned, family-run car retailer. With a fleet that spans the UK, Arnold Clark is one of the top leasing companies, offering a range of solutions from salary sacrifice to contract hire and daily rentals, tailored to meet the specific needs of organisations. 

Charity Fleetcare, founded by the late Tony Hilton, was created with a vision to provide modern fleet management solutions to solve the unique challenges faced by charities. In 2016, this vision came to life when Charity Fleetcare partnered with Arnold Clark to offer a comprehensive vehicle leasing as telematics packages. What started with a single vehicle for a Cheshire-based charity has grown into the leading go-to fleet management provider for charities across the UK, ensuring charities can focus more on their missions and less on the complexities of fleet management. 

Since then, Charity Fleetcare has evolved its offering to include bespoke Charity Retail logistics solutions, driver training, outsourced fleet management, and consultancy services—all designed to support charities in overcoming their operational challenges and maximising their impact. 


Travel and accommodation

Haberdashers’ Hall is located at 18 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HQ, near Smithfield Market.

The closest tube stations are Farringdon and Barbican, both about a 5-minute walk away.

Haberdashers Find Us page

There is a Premier Inn nearby, located in West Smithfield. Whilst not the most budget-friendly option it is conveniently placed for the event.

Premier Inn London Farringdon (Smithfield) hotel page