Think second-hand first: Charity shops offer stylish, sustainable home finds

THE Charity Retail Association are running their annual campaign to encourage the public to think second-hand first when furnishing a home.

Charity shops offer unique pre-loved furniture and home-wares for a fraction of the price of equivalent new items. By purchasing from charity shops you are not only raising vital funds for good causes but you are also:

• Giving items a second life
• Supporting community hubs that combat loneliness and up-skill people
• Sourcing locally – keeping those carbon miles down
• Demonstrating your own unique style.

During the course of the week, the CRA will be posting social media content every hour between 9am and 6pm with stunning examples of sustainable living concepts from charity shops all over the country. Take a look and be inspired to think second-hand first when curating your own home space.

Susan Meredith, Deputy Chief Executive said:

“The Charity Retail Association is committed to raising the profile of charity shops as a sustainable shopping experience with immense social value. The photos and video contributed to this campaign by our members goes to show what can be achieved when you let your creativity flow. I love looking through the content every year and it just seems to get better and better.”

Charity Shop Home 2024 is supported by Wil-U, who ‘provide innovative technology that revolutionises how communities connect with charities.’

Victoria Cotton, Wil-U said:

“At Wil-U, we firmly believe in and support the CRA’s Charity Shop Home campaign as embracing a pre-loved lifestyle is always an impactful way to create a positive change. We’re proud to have supported this campaign for two consecutive years and it’s been great to see so many charities and individuals promoting sustainability and the benefits of buying second-hand.”

View the Charity Shop Home campaign across the Charity Retail Association’s Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts.