The Charity Retail Consultancy

21/05/2026

This week on the pod, we chat to Ethical Boutique, the fabulous charity shop in Cardiff raising funds for The Safe Foundation

Tune in to hear about their brilliant “Pay What You Feel” baskets, Conscious Coffee scheme, and the incredible volunteers making it all happen ❤️

A really inspiring conversation about community, sustainability and retail innovation 💡

🎧 Listen now on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mErRNYgD37gownaofUp3i?si=74gXi7vDTTOna_xF_6Zm-Q

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-charity-shop-chat/id1876036902?i=1000768818231

YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lNxsItuUGAw

15/05/2026

🌟 We’re currently hosting three impactful opportunities across the charity and charity retail sector. Deadlines are fast approaching, so if you know someone who could bring strategic insight, operational strength or sector expertise to these roles, now is the time to share.

🔹 Trustee (Fundraising / Business Development) – Yorkshire Cancer Research
📍 Harrogate, North Yorkshire
💷 Unremunerated (expenses reimbursed)
⏳ Last chance! Closes 15 May 2026
A governance role at the largest independent regional cancer charity in England, supporting a bold £200m investment plan to transform cancer outcomes across Yorkshire. Ideal for senior fundraising or business development leaders ready to shape long‑term strategy and sustainable income growth.

🔹 Retail Development Officer – Yorkshire Cancer Research
📍 Harrogate + travel across Yorkshire
💷 £27,906 per annum
⏳ Closes 20 May 2026
A hands‑on role supporting the growth of a dynamic retail estate. From new site development to feasibility studies, business cases, KPI reporting and operational improvements. Perfect for someone with strong retail development insight and excellent planning and communication skills.

🔹 Retail Board Trustee – Concern (NI)
📍 Belfast or virtual
💷 Pro bono
⏳ Closes 25 May 2026
A strategic trustee role for someone with deep retail operations experience, supporting an ambitious retail strategy across Northern Ireland. A chance to influence performance, innovation, volunteer engagement and governance at Board level.

Explore all three roles and apply via the Charity Retail Consultancy website: 👉 https://thecharityretailconsultancy.co.uk/vacancies/

Whether you’re looking for Shop Managers, Area Managers, eCommerce Managers, specialists, Directors of Retail or any other team member – we have a great network of connections and lots of recruitment experience.

14/05/2026

Part 2 of our chat with Jen Graham - Charity Shop Girl is out now ❤️

Jen has built a huge following celebrating charity shops, second hand fashion and sustainable style, alongside appearing on ITV’s This Morning and BBC’s Shift the Thrift with Joanna Page 🛍️♻️

This episode is funny, honest and packed with passion for the sector so make sure you tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or your favourite podcast platform 🎧

13/05/2026

🌟 We're happy and proud to share some of our highlights from the past year with you in our latest infographic 🌟

Our fantastic team loves supporting all you brilliant charity retailers - and we're fortunate to have been able to work with so many of you. Thank you to everyone who has trusted us to support your charity retail journey

If you agree that we're good news for the sector, we'd love to have your vote in the CRA Supplier of the Year Awards 🏆

You can vote via a link - sent to by the Charity Retail Association to their primary contact at your charity this week - and voting closes on Friday 29th May 📅

Your votes mean the world to us - so thank you in advance for your support 🙏

13/05/2026

🤝 Charity shops are at their best when everyone feels welcome, and that doesn’t happen by accident.

📨 A new blog explores what it really takes to build inclusive, respectful, people‑centred charity shops. From navigating unconscious bias to stepping in confidently when something doesn’t feel right, these are the everyday moments that shape culture on the shop floor.

🎓 The blog also introduces CRL’s new Equity, Diversity & Inclusion course - a 30‑minute, charity‑retail‑specific module designed for staff, volunteers, managers and trustees.

👀 If you’re committed to strengthening team culture, supporting diverse volunteers, and ensuring your shops reflect the communities you serve, this one’s worth a read.

👉 Read the full blog: https://charityretaillearning.com/how-to-build-inclusive-welcoming-charity-shops-for-everyone

Creating an inclusive, respectful environment is essential in charity retail, for the people who walk through our doors and for the staff and volunteers who make shops thrive. Yet many teams tell us they’re unsure how to approach conversations about EDI, or how to respond when something doesn’t ...

07/05/2026

Charity Shop Girl has entered the chat… 👀

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Jen Graham - Charity Shop Girl for a conversation about thrifting, visual merchandising and why charity shops deserve far more recognition than they get.

In Jen’s own words: “I am solely here for charity retail. That’s my beating heart.” ❤️

Honestly, one of our favourite episodes yet.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube 🎙️

30/04/2026

🚨 NEW GUEST ALERT 🚨

Forget Victoria Beckham and Gap... we've collaborated with the iconic Jen Graham - Charity Shop Girl for our next episode of The Charity Shop Chat podcast out next week! 🥳

We can't wait for you all to hear about what Jen's been up to and her thoughts on everything charity retail, from pricing to visual merchandising ❤️

Tune in on Wednesday and make sure you follow the pod on insta so you don't miss an episode! 🎤

30/04/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here! Brighten your days with a fantastic leadership role in charity retail. Two brilliant external opportunities are now live on our site, each offering the chance to shape strategy, drive growth and make a meaningful impact across Yorkshire’s charity sector.

🛍️ Head of Retail: St Luke's - Sheffield's Hospice
📍 Sheffield 💼 £55,000 🗓️ Closing: 3 May 2026
St Luke’s is seeking a strategic, commercially minded and values‑driven Head of Retail to lead its 14‑shop estate and e‑commerce operation. You’ll shape an ambitious retail strategy, maximise net income, champion sustainability, and ensure shops remain welcoming, inclusive community spaces that fuel outstanding hospice care.

🎗️ Trustee (Fundraising / Business Development): Yorkshire Cancer Research
📍 Harrogate, North Yorkshire 💼 Unremunerated (expenses reimbursed) 🗓️ Closing: 15 May 2026
Yorkshire Cancer Research are seeking a Trustee with deep expertise in fundraising or business development to help shape long‑term strategy, strengthen governance and support sustainable income growth.
If you’re a senior fundraising leader, business development specialist or sector consultant with strong networks and strategic insight, this is a rare opportunity to contribute at Board level to a mission that changes lives.

https://thecharityretailconsultancy.co.uk/vacancies/

Whether you’re looking for Shop Managers, Area Managers, eCommerce Managers, specialists, Directors of Retail or any other team member – we have a great network of connections and lots of recruitment experience.

29/04/2026

From shop floor to sector influence 👀

This week on Charity Shop Chat, we’re joined by Lauren Davies whose journey shows just how far charity retail can take you.

From shop manager to shaping conversations at board level with the Charity Retail Association, and now working with Minimist, Lauren shares what’s really possible in this sector.

We get into:
✨ The skills you build without even realising
✨ The confidence it takes to step up
✨ Why charity retail deserves to be seen as a serious career

If you’ve ever thought “what’s next for me?” — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
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22/04/2026

Like all good collaborations… sometimes timing is everything 😉

This week’s episode is coming a little later than planned and we will be back next week!

But if you can't wait until then, make sure you check out our other fab episodes with Shaw Trust St Raphael's Hospice Isabel Hospice and many more!