Category: Charity Shops

Keech Hospice Care has deployed new EPoS technology across its 33 charity stores to boost revenue through maximising Gift Aid contributions. “Gift Aid is a huge revenue stream for us as we raise more than £300,000 each year through its capture,” said Angela Burgess, head of retail at Keech Hospice...

Last year, we touched on the different ways you can use social media to promote your charity shop. You can read all about it here. In an age where your social media feeds update quicker than you can say “hashtag”, it’s important to stay in touch with your followers. To get...

London-based charity, All Aboard Shops, has doubled the amount of Gift Aid it collects within just two years after switching its EPoS (Electronic Point of Sale) system to CHARiot from Nisyst. The charity has recently collected in excess of 35 per cent of Gift Aid on donated items across its...

North East Wales hospice charity’s Gift Aid revenue has increased fourfold since the management swapped its manual till system to an electronic solution. In order to boost its Gift Aid income, Nightingale House Hospice rolled-out CHARiot Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) system by Nisyst in its 11 shops and distribution...

Charity shops are often faced with a number of misconceptions. So, let’s take a look at some of the most common myths and how you can banish them from your shop and shoppers’ minds.  Charity Shops Will Accept Any Old Rubbish While the majority of charity shops will accept a huge range...

January is sometimes viewed as a quiet period in retailers’ calendars, but it doesn’t have to be the case. So, how do you move your charity shop forward in the post-holiday season? Sales In a way, January sales have become a New Year tradition. People come out to pick up...

Christmas is one of the busiest and most profitable times of the year for retailers. It’s important that your charity shop is ready for the coming holidays, so that it can take advantage of everything the season has to offer. After all, the usual boost in sales is not something...

Hospice to add a five-figure sum to its annual funds thanks to the introduction of Gift Aid collection system for donations that are sold as ‘rag’. St Peter’s Hospice is Bristol’s only adult hospice, caring for more than 2,670 patients each year as well as supporting family members. The charity...

In summer, popping to the shops is an easy affair as shoppers don’t have to contend with the elements. However, in winter, battling through the weather to get to a shop can feel like an arduous task. That’s why it’s essential you make your shop inviting to customers in harsh winter environments....

People who volunteer do so willingly, fully aware that whilst it may be without financial gain, it’s rewarding in so many other ways. Unable to offer monetary benefits, people usually see it as a way to give something back to the community or make a difference. Yet, should there be...