34 h. ago 'I work in charity shop and am sick of people making rude error when donating'

A charity shop worker has issued a warning to those who donate items to second-hand outlets and charity shops to be sold on – and urged customers to stop doing this rude act

Economics

35 h. ago Celebrate the rise of accessible design – it benefits everyone

I’ve spent almost a decade working in the luxury fashion industry because I want more representation and respect for disabled customersFashion is a vocabulary. Clothing communicates parts of who we are, what we are interested in and how we want to be seen. It reveals choices that we make – but it also exposes lack of choice.I am a disabled woman; I have dwarfism. My disability and stature is obvious and often shapes a first interaction. I’ve learned to love scouring through rails of clothes in high street stores and charity shops, and taking the items for alterations to make sure they fit. I know that if there are patterns or embroidery near the shoulder or ankle of a garment, altering it won’t work. I’ve found that jeans and trousers have to be elasticated at the back so they go over my hips with ease and don’t gape at the back. I’ve also learned that dresses and skirts should have an asymmetrical hemline to accommodate the curve in my spine. As I’ve got ol...

Politics

36 h. ago Charity shop worker says those who donate must stop common 'illegal' habit

After clearing out our wardrobes or overflowing cupboards, many of us sell our items online or head to our local charity shop to make a donation. However, it's important to be aware of how to donate

Economics

37 h. ago 'I spent £36 on charity shop items nobody wanted to buy and made huge profit'

A woman recently bought 266 items that a charity shop couldn't sell, and she made a "small fortune", after spending only £36.00 on the batch of clothes and goodies

Economics

40 h. ago Woman buys 266 items charity shop couldn't sell and makes 'small fortune'

Danielle is known for documenting her charity shop finds. She recently bought 266 items that one store couldn't sell, and she made a "small fortune" by flogging them herself

Economics

63 h. ago Woman picks up £10 luxury vest in charity shop and people are shocked by true value

The shopper branded the item one her "craziest" finds from a charity shop

Economics

5 d. ago Woman finds mystery note in charity shop coat pocket and is stunned by its meaning

A bargain hunter who found a note in a charity shop coat pocket was amazed when she translated the words from Chinese into English and realised what they said

Politics

5 d. ago 'I found note in charity shop coat pocket and was stunned when I realised what it said'

A woman has shared her surprise after coming across a note hidden inside the pocket of a coat she came across in a charity shop - and she couldn't believe what it said

Politics

5 d. ago Woman finds 'boyfriend spell' in charity shop coat pocket and is stunned by requirements

A woman shared her surprise after finding a stranger's 'boyfriend spell' in the pocket of a coat she came across in a charity shop - and it lays out the person's very specific requirements

Politics

5 d. ago Bargain hunter opens coat pocket in charity shop and is stunned by what's inside

A woman has shared the unexpected discovery she made when searching through the jacket and coats section in a charity shop, and she isn't sure what to make of it

Economics

5 d. ago Charity shop worker stunned after pulling out strange item from box of donated goods

"Why on earth would you put that in a bag?"

Economics

6 d. ago Woman finds 'iconic' jumper in charity shop and is floored by who it's been worn by

A woman was left stunned after finding a 'iconic' jumper in a charity shop on sale for just £4.50 - and it's been worn by a well-loved member of the Royal Family

Politics

6 d. ago Woman finds £4.50 charity item and people are blown away after small realisation

A charity shopper named Danielle was shocked after finding a well-known piece her clothing when she was out shopping, as it was made famous by a member of the Royal Family

Economics

6 d. ago High street chain shuts 56 stories with six going 'in weeks'

Scope, a charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales, has been hit by a serious of shutterings this year

Politics

6 d. ago Tiny Welsh city with more history than anywhere else and unexpected attraction

A small town named after Wales' patron saint is often overlooked by visitors to the UK, but it has plenty of hidden gems and a unique selling point

Politics

6 d. ago High street chain closes 56 stores with some shutting 'in weeks' full list

A charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales has been hit with difficulties

Politics

7 d. ago 'I'm a charity shopper and there's six ways to always find bargains at your local'

Avid charity shopper Monica shared her top six tips on how to successfully find bargain items in your local charity shop, claiming most of her clothes are second-hand items

Economics

7 d. ago Woman buys £45 'charity shop find of year' and Brits are shocked by its true worth

Carole Rees shared her find with her online followers, and people can't get over how much it's worth. The charity shop bargain has been deemed the "best find of the year"

Economics

7 d. ago Woman 'shaking' after finding £3,000 designer dress for £20 in a charity shop

An excited shopper said she was "shaking" after discovering the designer find in her local charity shop

Economics

7 d. ago Woman buys £45 'charity shop find of year' in Carmarthen and is shocked by true worth

Carole Rees recently visited a charity shop in Wales, and couldn't believe what she managed to find. She was thrifting in Carmarthen when she snapped up a brilliant item

Economics