Mum saves £300 on Xmas gifts via charity shops
A Manchester mum reveals how buying second-hand toys saves hundreds for Christmas memories, despite facing judgment for getting her nails done. Discover her savvy shopping tips.
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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.
Charity shop Manolo Blahniks bought for £6.50, sold for £160
A US woman's incredible charity shop find saw her buy designer Manolo Blahnik heels for just £6.50, selling them for a huge profit. Discover the story behind this viral thrifting win.
Charity shop joggers bought for £8 could be worth £2,000
A TikToker was left stunned after discovering a pair of £8 charity shop jogging bottoms may be a £2,000 designer item. See how she spotted the hidden luxury label.
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.
£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune
A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.
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.
Charity shop bargain hunter makes huge £140 profit
A part-time Vinted and eBay seller reveals how he turned a £17.50 charity shop spend into a £157.50 profit. Discover his incredible bargain hunting secrets and resale tips.
Leicester grenade discovery prompts city shutdown
Multiple roads in Leicester city centre remain closed after a grenade was discovered in a charity shop donation. Explosives teams are on scene as police urge public to avoid the area.
Lost photos found in charity shop camera
A woman who bought an old film camera from a Hackney charity shop discovered undeveloped photos inside. She's now trying to find the family pictured in the nostalgic snaps, believed to be from the early 2000s.
Original 1962 Barbie found in charity shop for £8
A woman's incredible charity shop find of an original 1962 Barbie doll, purchased for just £8, could be worth over £540. Discover the full story of this vintage treasure.
Injured Street Dog's Amazing 22-Day Transformation
A puppy named Stormzy, found badly injured on the streets, makes an incredible recovery after 22 days with the Happy Doggo charity, defying vets who suggested euthanasia.
Crisis urges Shelter to directly house homeless people
Leading homelessness charity Crisis calls on Shelter to embrace direct housing provision after successful pilot. Could this transform Britain's approach to rough sleeping?
Woman demands free designer clothes from charity shop
A woman's shocking attempt to claim expensive designer items for free from a charity shop has sparked outrage after she misunderstood a promotional event. The brazen customer demanded high-end pieces without payment, leaving staff and fellow shoppers stun
Restaurant campaign fights UK homelessness this winter
Discover how the StreetSmart campaign enables diners to support homelessness charities simply by enjoying meals at participating restaurants across the UK.
Rare Superman comics bought for 20p now worth thousands
A remarkable comic book find sees a 20p charity shop purchase transform into a valuable collector's item worth thousands, with rare Superman issues heading to auction.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
Charity shop blanket buy turns into smelly nightmare
A shopper's charity shop bargain turned into a household horror story when foul-smelling blankets filled her home with an unbearable stench that wouldn't wash out.
Edinburgh charity crisis for Ukrainian refugee children
An Edinburgh-based children's charity supporting young Ukrainian refugees issues urgent appeal as funding crisis threatens vital services for traumatised children.
Charity Shop Secrets: 9 Tips for Finding Hidden Gems
Discover the expert strategies that charity shop volunteers use to uncover designer labels and valuable items for pennies. Learn when to shop, what to look for, and how to spot quality pieces.
Widow fined for donating late husband's clothes to charity
A widow faces heartbreaking penalty after donating her deceased husband's belongings to The Salvation Army while navigating cancer treatment and bereavement.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Brad Marchand coaches cancer charity hockey game
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand steps off the ice and onto the bench as volunteer coach for emotional cancer charity hockey game, supporting young fan battling the disease.
Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.
£3.50 charity cardigan revealed as £350 designer item
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find sees a £3.50 purchase revealed as a premium designer cardigan worth 100 times its price tag in this remarkable thrifting success story.
Woman finds £1,400 boots for just £14 in charity shop
A savvy shopper's charity shop visit turned into the deal of a lifetime when she discovered designer leather boots worth over £1,400 for just £14. Discover how to spot hidden gems in charity shops.
Welsh Town Crowned UK's Best Charity Shopping Destination
Discover why a picturesque Welsh town is beating major cities to become Britain's ultimate destination for sustainable fashion finds and incredible charity shop treasures.
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