When Victoria and David Beckham donated eight boxes of belongings to the British Red Cross last November they not only caused chaos in West London but also sparked a debate around the purpose of charity shops. Charity shops have recently faced increased demand from both sides of the spectrum. The rising cost of living and the economic downturn has meant the public increasingly depend on them for goods while charities increasingly depend on stores as a stable source of income in light of funding cuts. So what does the future hold for charity retail? Will it continue to support those priced out of the consumer market or primarily maximise profit for a charity or even act as a recycling tool for ever-increasing sustainable market? Join us on Friday 14 March from 12pm to 1.30pm to discuss this issue and more. theguardian/voluntary-sector-network/2014/mar/10/live-discussion-what-is-the-purpose-of-charity-shops
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:00:01 +0000
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