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

News and updates

Discover what's new in charity retail

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Work in charity retail

Discover the latest jobs in our sector.

View Shop Manager - Ilkley at Shelter details

Shelter

Shop Manager - Ilkley

Yorkshire

View E-Commerce Officer at Parkinson's UK details

Featured job

Parkinson's UK

E-Commerce Officer

London

View Retail Operations Manager at Cerebral Palsy Cymru details

Cerebral Palsy Cymru

Retail Operations Manager

Wales

View Retail Area Manager at Dove House Hospice details

Dove House Hospice

Retail Area Manager

Yorkshire

View Area/Operations Manager at Katharine House Hospice details

Katharine House Hospice

Area/Operations Manager

East Midlands

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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!