Charity shops exist mainly to fund the great work done by their charity yet, as with all retail businesses in the present economic climate, they are facing an increasing number of challenges when it comes to sustaining their income streams .

Common concerns include: …. how can they continue to attract customers to buy from them when there is greater competition? How can local charities compete against national charity shops and how can they access good quality donations to maintain an appealing product range?

To assist those that manage and work in the charity sector to better understand how subtle changes in their approach to retailing might help improve their trading vitality “The Shop Doctor”  presented a special retail masterclass for local charity shops.

The free evening event  on 7th November was coordinated by Kelly Metcalf from Business in the Community and held at the excellent facilities provided by Caritas at the Salford Cathedral Centre. Further information via kelly.metcalf@bitc.org.uk or 07867 826271. 

For more photographs of the evening click here

Charity Shop Doctor feedback from attendees 

post updated 16.00 22.11.12