Charity Retail Awards winners 2024
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 1st 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, 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 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 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
Winner: Shelter, for their extensive introduction of new policies to promote EDI across their organisation.
Outstanding Charity Retailer
Winner: Salvation Army Trading Company, for their achievements in the funds raised for the parent charity in the past year.
Social Value
Winner: The Hospice of St Francis won this new award for their range of initiatives designed to benefit people in their local communities.
The WOW! Factor Awards
Sponsored by ELT Global
Best shop interior winner: Devon Air Ambulance, Barnstaple
Best shop window winner: Pilgrims Hospices, Store 50, Canterbury
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Charity Retail Award winners!
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