Charity Retail Association

The trade association for charity shops

We provide leadership, guidance, valuable insights and a supportive
community for charity retailers in the UK.

Charity Retail Conference 2025

Join us at Harrogate Convention Centre, 25-26 June to network, learn and celebrate charity retail's resilience.

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Conference plenary session

Work in charity retail

Discover the latest jobs in our sector.

View Retail Cluster Assistant Manager at Thames Hospice details

Thames Hospice

Retail Cluster Assistant Manager

South East

View Business Development Manager - Retail at Claire House Children's Hospice details

Featured job

Claire House Children's Hospice

Business Development Manager - Retail

North West

View Retail Store Manager at Saint Francis details

Saint Francis

Retail Store Manager

London

View Retail Area Manager at Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity details

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity

Retail Area Manager

South East

View Store Manager at Barnardo's details

Barnardo's

Store Manager

North East

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About the CRA

Our members run more than 9000 charity shops between them.

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Our research programme

The most valued benefit for CRA members, strengthening our advocacy and media work.

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Charity sector statistics

From supporting communities to protecting the planet, charity shops drive positive lasting change.

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Find out about our members

We represent 85% of the UK's charity shops, plus overseas members and 80+ corporate partners of the charity retail sector.

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Looking for a charity shop?

Search our interactive map to find the shops closest to you!