Charity Retail Awards winners 2024

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A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Harrogate Convention Centre on Wednesday 26 June to celebrate the Charity Retail Awards.

It was fantastic to celebrate the CRA’s 25th Anniversary together by commending the achievements and successes of charity shop staff and volunteers over the past year at our dinner and awards ceremony.

We’d also like to thank 1^st Waste Management for sponsoring the event, as well as everyone who submitted a nomination, took part in the judging process and helped to spread the word.

Here are the winners!

Young Volunteer of the Year

Lottie O'Connor, Cancer Research UK — *Lottie O’Connor, Cancer Research UK*

Lottie O’Connor, of Cancer Research UK, for her dedication to helping others and for using her flair for fashion to contribute to her charity shop’s success.

Volunteer of the Year

Myrna Philpott of Tenovus Cancer Care, for her amazing dedication and commitment to the charity over the past two decades.

Retail Employee of the Year

Amy Atherthon, Alder Hey Children's Charity — *Amy Atherthon, Alder Hey Children’s Charity*

Amy Atherton of Alder Hey Children’s Charity, for her commitment to the success of the charity’s shops, supporting and coaching staff and volunteers and creating a great customer experience.

Leadership

*Katie Stuart-Cox, Helen and Douglas House*

Katie Stuart-Cox of Helen and Douglas House, for her work in developing a clear strategy for the charity’s retail teams and the energy and dedication she brings to her role.

Most Supportive Chief Executive

Mark Russell of The Children’s Society, for his hands-on approach in championing the charity’s retail offering.

Shop of the Year

Reloved Brum, Birmingham Hospice, for their increase in sales and the usage of their shop.

Supplier of the Year

Category A winner – between 1 and 25 CRA member clients: The Charity Retail Consultancy

Category B winner – between 26 and 100 CRA member clients: Eproductive

Category C winner – more than 100 CRA member clients: Acopia

Campaign of the Year

Winner: BHF, for their successful volunteering campaign, aimed at recruiting volunteers for their 700 shops.

Technology

Winner: Barnardo’s, for Listopia, a web application the charity has developed that enables multiple users to list pre-loved products on eBay and Barnardo’s online shop.

Environmental and Sustainability

Winner: Salvation Army Trading Company, for their Environment Strategy and the initatives the charity has introduced over the past year to promote environmental sustainability.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion