Charity shop manager reveals the one donation she hates
A charity shop manager explains why she dreads receiving DVDs as donations, citing overflowing stock and recycling woes. Discover the future of physical media.
Category : Search result: UK charity shops
Charity shop manager reveals the one donation she hates
A charity shop manager has revealed the one item she dreads receiving due to overwhelming donations and slow sales. Discover why DVDs are causing a stockpile crisis and what it means for donors.
Inside Beaconsfield: UK's historic town with £1m+ homes
Explore Beaconsfield, the desirable Buckinghamshire market town where average house prices exceed £1m, independent shops thrive, and Britain's oldest pub calls home. Discover its celebrity appeal and historic charm.
Inside Beaconsfield: UK's oldest pub and £1m+ homes
Explore Beaconsfield, a historic Buckinghamshire market town where average house prices exceed £1m, celebrities reside, and Britain's oldest pub calls home. Discover its unique charm.
Major Retailers Close Stores as High Street Crisis Deepens
River Island, Primark, and Poundland are among the big names closing shops this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 stores vanish. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for UK retail.
Woman finds £2,000 Valentino bag in charity shop
A savvy shopper discovered a designer Valentino bag worth nearly £2,000 in a London charity shop for just £250. Her top tip? Hunt in affluent areas for hidden gems.
Stamford: The 'Mini Oxford' with 170 Independent Shops
Discover Stamford, Lincolnshire's 'mini Oxford', crowned the UK's best high street for independent shops. Explore its 170 unique boutiques, weekly market, and stunning stone architecture.
Stamford: UK's top independent shopping high street
Discover Stamford, the Lincolnshire town dubbed a 'mini Oxford' with 170 independent shops, a weekly market, and stunning historic architecture. Plan your visit today.
Traditional British Chippies Risk Vanishing in Five Years
The UK's iconic fish and chip shops could become a 'niche' offering, with soaring cod prices and fierce competition threatening their survival. Discover the pressures forcing chippies to diversify.
Fish and Chip Shops Could Vanish in 5 Years
The UK's iconic fish and chip shops face extinction within five years due to soaring cod prices and fierce competition. Industry chief Andrew Crook warns they must adapt or become a 'niche'.
Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis
Prince Harry will not return to the HIV/AIDS charity he co-founded, Sentebale, after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
Prince Harry's charity feud leaves Sentebale in crisis
Prince Harry will not return to the 'tarnished' HIV/AIDS charity Sentebale after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
Chippies 'Could Vanish in 5 Years' Amid Soaring Costs
The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns traditional fish and chip shops may disappear within five years due to rising costs and competition. Discover the fight for survival.
Fish and Chip Shops Could Vanish in 5 Years
The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns soaring costs and falling trade could end the traditional British chippy. Discover how the industry is fighting back.
Easter items hit UK shops just days after Christmas
Easter merchandise is already on shelves across the UK, just days after Christmas. Discover the psychological marketing tactics behind this early retail push and why opinions are divided.
Easter items hit UK shops days after Christmas: The reason why
Easter merchandise is already on shelves just days after Christmas. We explore the psychological marketing tactics behind the early launch and the mixed reactions from shoppers.
Charity admits $490k error in Chumpy Pullin surf fundraiser
A foundation honouring snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin deleted a post wrongly stating $500k from a record surf went to a business. It later admitted only $10,000 was paid. Read the full story.
Wigan's 'Real-Life Santa' Makes Wooden Toys for Needy Kids
Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
Bono, Glen Hansard Lead Dublin Christmas Eve Charity Busk
U2's Bono joined Glen Hansard and Imelda May for a rousing Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin, raising vital funds for the homeless. Read about the star-studded 15th anniversary event.
Top UK Lingerie Shops for Bras & Valentine's Day
Discover the best online lingerie shops in the UK for bras, bodysuits and matching sets. Our expert guide covers Skims, Boux Avenue, Agent Provocateur and more for Valentine's Day and beyond.
Evesham's Riverside Centre: A Festive Ghost Town
Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre, once a vibrant hub, is now a leaking, near-empty shell just days before Christmas. Locals blame absentee landlords and soaring rents for its decline.
Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.
Sussexes rebrand Archewell Foundation for fifth anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark their charity's fifth year with a new name, Archewell Philanthropies, and detail its work on AI, digital safety, and aid for Gaza and Ukraine. Discover their renewed mission.
Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity
Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Fourth death linked to white collar boxing firm
Family of Owen Henderson speak out after his death during charity boxing training becomes fourth fatality linked to Ultra White Collar Boxing events company.
Charity shops face closure amid cost crisis
UK charity shops issue urgent warning as rising costs and poor donations threaten survival. Cancer Research UK plans 200 closures. Here's how you can help.
Cheryl Tweedy's name stripped from charity centre
Fans are outraged as Cheryl Tweedy's name is removed from the Newcastle youth centre she helped raise £1million for. Discover the royal charity's explanation.
Charity watchdog refuses to probe mosque women's ban
The Charity Commission faces backlash for refusing to investigate East London Mosque's ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity fun run, sparking discrimination claims.
Page 1 of 4