Over the past few years, online shopping has become a huge convenience for many people. Even some of the larger charities have jumped at the chance of having their own online shop! But is it really worth putting some of your donations up for sale on the web through platforms...

As a charity shop, it’s important that you maintain a steady flow of conversation with the people who directly influence your cause; your donators. The people that donate money and items to your charity are the people who are helping you to continue doing the good work that you are....

Charitable donations come from a great place, one of kindness and generosity from people who have something to share. To protect the intent of these donations the government has implemented a tax benefit that means all of the money given to charity stays with the charity. As a charitable organisation...

With prom only a few months away, it’s time to start thinking about how you can organise your charity shop to market your products for prom. Dresses and suits can be very expensive, and many students might want to buy cheaper options. The way you organise and decorate your shop...

Running a charity shop is different from a normal store because you may be reliant on donations for your stock, there are lulls and peaks in people’s donation habits and a lot of it is to do with convenience. So you as a charity shop need to do what you...

The way your charity shop floor is organised will determine how your customers view your shop and how much time they want to spend in it. The layout can increase sales, depending on how you take advantage of the season of the year, the events going on in your town, or...

All around the world, charity shops are well known for their incredible value. Whether it’s clothing, books or even bric-a-brac, shoppers will usually be able to find an item for a cheaper price than it originally retailed for. However, how can you know what to price the donations that come...

Catching someone’s eye with a shop window can be tricky; creativity is what will get customers talking. Props, lighting, and storytelling will engage passersby to stop and look at your shop window. Who doesn’t love when a shop window invokes good feelings? Tell a Story Whenever a season or a...

In general, retail stores are designed in a very specific way in order to increase foot traffic and boost sales. This isn’t any different when it comes to charity retail stores. The interior and layout of your store is one of the best ways to do two very important things;...

Giving money to charity is a rewarding and positive experience, but there are other ways to give something back – and it can be just as rewarding, and beneficial, to choose to donate a little of your time by volunteering in a local charity shop. Whether you’re just curious, or...