Directory of Suppliers

Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP

Crowe Clark Whitehill is the leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services to the not-for-profit sector and works with many of the UK's leading charities. Our services include audit, governance, risk management, performance management, tax and general consultancy. Crowe Clark Whitehill runs a free tax helpline for the Association. Please contact Pesh Framjee or Naziar Hashemi.

Book Savers

Book Savers: An exciting recycling initiative that makes millions of books available to support literacy educational programmes in developing countries. All books collected are 100% recycled with 0% landfill policy. Increase your revenue and reduce your waste costs. Phone us today.
Web: www.booksavers.net
Email: info@booksavers.net
Tel: 0800 781 9887

World of Books offers a reliable, professional collection service for the disposal of surplus books from charity shops throughout the UK. Our service ensures maximum additional revenue for shops and minimum disruption, while reducing waste disposal costs and environmental impact.

We are the Association's longest standing packaging member. We are able to supply both large and small charities both ethically and competitively with all types of carriers, collection sacks, bags for life and much more. Please call Andrew Smith or Mark Turner.

There is an alternative...
An experienced group of individuals with over 125 years collective knowledge within the packaging industry.
Alongside our paper and polythene carrier bags, stickers, tissue and ribbons; DeltaVanPack and DeltaOneBag have been specifically developed for the charity sector...

We give you the opportunity to buy direct from the manufacturer. Euro Nature Green in Malaysia offers 4500 tons of production capacity every month and is the single largest manufacturing site in SE Asia. With over 35 years experience Euro Packaging cannot be beaten.

Grahams has over 60 years of experience and is an ISO 9001 quality assured company. We work with charities of all sizes. We offer charity sacks, carrier bags and refuse sacks at very competitive prices. Providing FREE quotations, samples and pre-shipment samples. We are a family business with an added smile and have achieved an Investors in People award. Grahams will donate 20p on every 1,000 bags ordered by the charity on orders over 100,000 bags.

Keenpac are proud sponsors of this year’s Charity Retail Association Conference. We are the UK's market leader in the supply of bespoke retail bags and packaging, supplying the charity sector for over 30 years with their total packaging needs.

We offer: Collection packs, carrier bags, refuse sacks, bag for life
With: Artwork and design assistance, storage and nationwide delivery.
Experience: A flexible approach, product innovation, competitive prices, value for money.

‘The flexible packaging company’ for your flexible needs that prides itself on customer service. Suppliers of plain and printed biodegradable carrier bags, collection packs, adhesive tape, refuse sacks, and much more. Established in 1989. Nationwide deliveries.
Web: www.reddipak.co.uk
Email: sales@reddipak.co.uk
Tel: 01789 720999

Leading charity publishers using responsible manufacturing whilst respecting the environment. Our portfolio includes Christmas cards, calenders, collection boxes and everyday cards, all produced using FSC accredited board, biodegradable cello bags and vegetable based inks. Please contact us to learn more about our stunning, innovative, environmentally friendly products.

Elle publish, manufacture and supply everyday & Christmas cards, calendars and stationery products to the charity market and are renowned for excellent customer service, quality and environmentally friendly production. Our in-house design, production, packing and distribution support clients from concept to delivery. Elle has assisted in raising over £220 million for worthy causes.

Providing a total solution with excellent design, environmentally responsible UK print processes and first class customer services. Full in-house fulfilment services that are second to none. Fully FSC accredited - TT-COC-002793. Call us today to see how we can add value to your greetings card business.
Web: www.impresspublishing.co.uk
Email: bill@impresspublishing.co.uk
Tel: 01227 811611

Look no further for one of the most extensive and innovative charity Christmas and everyday card ranges. We pride ourselves on the quality of both product and service. Please contact our friendly team for a brochure and see how we can help you meet your fundraising challenges.

The first choice in Christmas cards for trading and fundraising managers. FSC accredited, environmentally friendly production. High quality designs including a bespoke range with merchandising, shop pack and fulfilment. For first class customer service contact Bob Dixon.

Designers and manufacturers of every kind of collecting box, model and device for Flagdays, Counter, Street, Floorstanding and Home Collections, including the Polybox Handbox, the Polydrum Wedge and the MoneySpinner.
Web: www.angal.co.uk
Email: sales@angal.co.uk
Tel: 0845 130 9963

Compass Retail & Marketing Ltd specialises in Charity Retailing and offers services such as Consultancy, Interim Management and Performance Training. Our objective is to generate maximum revenue and profits from our clients Charity Shops, Charity Catalogues and Online Charity Shops.

Retail consultancy specialising in helping clients define and implement strategy, and drive operating efficiencies through financial planning, performance management, sourcing, merchandise management, logistics, store operations, finance, marketing and technology. Our consultants have experience in all sectors, including the charity sector.

Expense Reduction Analysts help our clients reduce costs and increase profits in ways that others cannot. Our tailored cost and purchase management™ service helps thousands of clients achieve average savings of 19.7% across over 100 business expense categories.

Looking to take card payments or save costs in your charity shop? For all retail Chip & PIN, telephone, mail or online requirements we can help you to introduce card machines, mail and telephone or e-commerce payment solutions. Contact us today for secure, cost-effective card processing and locally-based technical support.

We are pleased to have designed the recent rebrand for the Association, including the Code of Charity Retailing, website and materials. Our video work is also very successful. Discounts available for charity clients. Please call for an initial chat.

We are proud to be an approved Design and Print supplier for the Charity Retail Association. We have over 35 years experience in the Printing Industry and have just about seen it all! No job is too big or too small or too different for us! We can help with it all!

Charity members get a further 10% off our printexperts prices.

British Gas Business with the Charity Retail Association will offer our Charity Members a new Affinity proposition. BGB will manage the scheme - the contacts are Lloyd Russell & Shaun Quatan. Charity members will receive at LEAST 10% savings on their electricity renewal offer – should you switch to BGB. In addition, there is a fixed two year energy deal for gas and electricity. Any savings on BGB products and services will directly benefit Charity members and not the Association.

Spiral provides independent and impartial advice in all areas of energy and telecoms. Whether you have just one electricity supply/phone line, or multi-sites with more complex requirements, Spiral will help you derive best value for your stakeholders and beneficiaries alike.

With 30 years experience in the manufacture and printing of envelopes; we pride ourselves on the ability to provide a rapid response, sound knowledgeable advice, along with a fast, flexible and reliable service. All this at all important low prices.

azurri is a supplier of a full range of charity solutions including Gift Aid, EPoS, web based reporting and hosted services. The company provides nationwide support services for both software & hardware for a variety of charity solutions. All products and services are competitively priced and have flexible rental options for those wishing to avoid capital expenditure.
Web: www.azurricharity.com
Email: sales@azurricharity.com
Tel: 0870 389 1205

CRS are specialist suppliers of Sharp scanning tills and Touchscreen Terminals for the charity retail sector, with over 900 installations in leading charity shops nationwide. CRS' software covers flexible Gift Aid, new and donated goods, stock control, loyalty etc... Easy to use cost-effective solutions with professional training, support and service.

Interested in EPoS, Gift Aid or E-Commerce? Cybertill has the latest technology installed in hundreds of charity stores from small hospice chains to large nationals. With unrivalled systems for Gift Aid, donated stock, bought-in goods, replenishment and loyalty, Cybertill has the most cost-effective solution that is also simple to use and manage.

EpR is a modular internet-based system designed for charity retail. Pioneers in Retail Gift Aid, there are over 3,000 shops now using the system. More than 1,500 are using EpR Takings & Bankings and almost 1,000 are using the EpR New Goods module. Other modules are available – please see our website for more details.

Kudos systems are proven in the retail sector with 300+ installations. Volunteer friendly touchscreens combine EPoS and Retail Gift Aid claiming in one easy to use system. Reduced admin and management of bought-in stock. Excellent training and ongoing support.

Maxa Solutions provide integrated business IT solutions for charity shops. Our volunteer friendly EPoS solution, CHARiot, covers both donated and purchased goods and is combined with powerful retail management tools as well as charity retail specific reporting. CHARiot also has a powerful Gift Aid module which enables charities to make Gift Aid claims on sales of donated goods.

Merlin® is an integrated retail management system which allows you to control all aspects of your retail business, including Gift Aid.
8 years experience of voluntary sectors has made Merlin® the most cost effective solution and the most simple to use by all types of staff.
Web: www.merlinsoft.co.uk
Email: owen@merlinsoft.co.uk
Tel: 01226 321213

Sanderson provides comprehensive solutions for all types of retailer, and is experienced in the Charity Retailing sector. Our Charity customers find our solutions to be functionally rich yet simple to use, making selling, Gift Aid and reporting simple tasks.

The Alan Boswell Group is a leading independent insurance broker operating throughout the UK. We have considerable experience in the charity sector. Working in partnership with the Charity Retail Association and one of the UK’s largest insurers, we offer Charity members tailor-made protection.

We have over 30 years experience in providing independent general insurance and financial services advice to the voluntary sector.  Since 1997, we have given back over £1m to the sector through our “Encompass” insurance policies, which are endorsed by SCVO, WCVA & LVSC.

asblaw is a regional firm operating in the south east of England with offices in Crawley and Maidstone. We provide the voluntary sector with a full range of services including advice on constitution governance and regulation, property, employment, tax and corporate work.

Blake Lapthorn is a large regional firm providing a range of tailored legal services to a number of high profile charities on retail-related real estate issues such as landlord and tenant, employment, shop leases, litigation and trading, tax and corporate work.

The firm’s dedicated Charities Group is able to advise on a range of matters including tax planning, trusts, employment, corporate work. In particular Charles Russell are specialists with day to day experience in acting for national charities on all of their real estate requirements for charity shops and commercial premises.

As one of the leading charity law firms in the country, our team of 27 specialist lawyers advise on the complete range of legal needs, including property, shop leases, legacy administration and litigation, employment, constitutional, fundraising issues and trading. Together we provide expert advice for over 550 charity clients

Nothing attracts custom and helps increase spend better than a positive reinforcement of your brand in the eyes and ears of your customers. Imagesound help to stimulate the senses by delivering effective music profiling, integrated audio and on-screen media solutions to create a highly effective brand messaging tool.

From simple background music to state-of-the-art, multi-screen solutions we install, manage and maintain your chosen solution!

IMS Radio provides the charity sector with a source of quality music without the PRS/PPL fees. Our internet radio service is supplied via a WI-FI/wired internet radio that is pre-tuned to our commercial royalty free radio station, so no recurring fees ever.

Alexander Thurlow have been supplying Fashion Jewellery for more than 75 years. We are able to provide a good honest service and great selling jewellery for your stores. Contact us for friendly advice on a great selling product.

Candlelight is a major designer, importer and wholesale supplier of fashionable design-led giftware, housewares, home accessories, soft furnishings, artificial flowers and outdoor living. Our exquisite collections reflect the new trends tailored to the needs of retailers. Exciting promotional lines are available all year round from our lifestyle collections.

Established in 1988 Creative Apparel are a major supplier to both industry and the charity sector providing quality workwear and fashion clothing. As all artwork, printing and embroidery are done in-house we are more able to meet our customers’ requirements.

Judges and Sampsons are leading suppliers of short-run, design led products to the Charity market. Our portfolio includes innovative Charity Christmas cards, bespoke and stock calendars, notecards and many other products designed and manufactured in-house for Charity retail sales. We also manufacture value for money personalised items such as pens, pencils, key rings, eco shoppers, mugs and magnets. Whatever you are looking for, we probably have it!
Web: www.judges.co.uk
Email: sales@judges.co.uk
Tel: 01424 420919

Padgett Bros (A to Z) Ltd are a long established leader in the Import trade. Supplying multiple retailers, wholesalers with value for money toys, housewares and nursery products. The company’s products are aimed at the cost conscious end of the market.

PMS International specialises in products for the mass market at very competitive prices and are an established company with over 40 yrs experience with showrooms in Manchester and Basildon holding over 1 million cartons divided over 8,000 lines including toys, gifts, travel, first aid, sweets, soft toys, gardening and Christmas.

We supply over one million items annually exclusively to charities and hospices so their retail divisions can raise money for worthy causes. Rouge offer an unrivalled collection of Christmas novelties, jewellery and fashion apparel at highly competitive prices.

White Brothers supply "New Goods" into the charity retail sector. Our offerings consist of a core range of men's and ladies accessories and a wide and varied range of clearance lines from some major high street retailers.

eBay for Charity helps charities fundraise on eBay.co.uk. Charities can sell everyday items, run special auctions or ask supporters to sell and buy items in support of them. MissionFish, eBay's partner charity, help run the programme which has so far raised over £23m for UK charities.

Monsoon provides industry-leading tools, software solutions, and services that enable a wide range of merchants to expand their sales through multiple online marketplaces.

A free service from Eproductive, mycharityshop.com is a new website that enables shop teams to manage their own webpage with minimal time and effort. It appeals to a new supporter-base, allowing local engagement whilst charities retain central control.

First Stop Safety can train your staff or volunteers and supply everything you need to PAT test; cheaply, quickly and easily. Increase your revenue instantly by reselling electrical appliances.
Web: www.firststopsafety.co.uk
Email: sales@firststopsafety.co.uk
Tel: 01904 791050

HMA specialise in helping companies raise brand awareness by providing high quality, low cost and ethically traded items customised to the needs of the individual. We will remove your concerns from the sourcing and purchasing of promotional products.

There’s no better time to be renegotiating your lease terms and lowering your property costs.
Cirrus offers a complete commercial property management service for charities, and by only representing tenants we have no potential conflict of interest.
For property searches, lease negotiation, rent reviews and portfolio administration contact Robert.

Cleanstream Carpets is a social enterprise specialising in the supply and/or ‘supply and fit’ of new and reclaimed carpet tiles. We supply the charity sector nationally with the best environmental and price options and can deliver on short-lead times throughout the UK.
For property searches, lease negotiation, rent reviews and portfolio administration contact Robert.

Third Sector Property are a professional property practice which work exclusively for charities. They are working with Charities across the country to set up rent free pop-up shops.

We acquire, on behalf of charities, retail shops/warehouses of every size in England, Scotland and Wales on a temporary rent free basis. The charity pays rates and utility costs whilst in occupation. We arrange everything from initial viewing to the taking of keys. You can send us details of empty shops and then we pursue on your behalf. Please email Pip Sheerin if you would like further information.

Gain Retail Solutions specialises in offering affordable Retail Advice and Training Programmes focussed on: Customer Service and Selling Skills, Visual Presentation and People.
Call us for a free consultation.

Lodge Service are an experienced and proven supplier of security solutions to the charity sector, specialising in stock/cash loss investigations, loss awareness training and bespoke Mystery Shopping. National cover using experienced loss prevention managers, who are all sympathetic to the unique requirements of the sector.
Lodge Service – Proud Supporters of Charity Retail

Aspects specialises in supplying charity retailers with innovative shop fittings, display products and sundry supplies at competitive prices. Bespoke design and manufacture. Printed tickets, labels and carrier bags, a single source for all retail supply needs. Aspects prides itself on its service, quality and innovation.

Established for over 20 years, supplying innovative shopfitting display items and POS equipment to the retail sector. Wide product range. Nationwide delivery, free catalogue on request or buy on-line. Special prices for charities, friendly technical advice and support.

Your one-stop shop for retail equipment and supplies. Over 5000 products - shopfittings, counters, cabinets, slatboard, gridwall, rails, acrylics, busts, mannequins, hangers, ticketing, carrier bags, steamers, printing, packaging and much more. PREFERENTIAL PRICES FOR CHARITIES. Free full colour catalogue.

Stayfast has one of the most comprehensive ranges of shopfittings, display systems and accessories available. Massive availability from stock with preferential pricing for charities, nationwide delivery and FREE full colour catalogue.

Your working partner for over 21 years generating increased revenue at point of sale. Propress steamers give unmatched results, performance, quality and reliability, instantly removing creases from all fabric for perfect presentation. Dedicated staff for fast-track service to charities. Health & Safety support.

Spiral provides independent and impartial advice in all areas of energy and telecoms. Whether you have just one electricity supply/phone line, or multi-sites with more complex requirements, Spiral will help you derive best value for your stakeholders and beneficiaries alike.

Choice is the market leader when it comes to providing quality service for charitable organisations. We collect a wide range of recyclables; please contact us for more information. Increase your revenue and reduce your waste costs. Make us your choice.
Web: www.choicetextile.com
Email: info@choicetextile.com
Tel: 020 8965 6699

High quality nationwide charity shop collections, total recycling collections. All materials are paid for rags, shoes, books, metals, cardboard, electrics and polythene. Charity bank sited and regularly emptied, with charity logo displayed.

Established in 1993, Retrograde is an ethical business providing collection and recycling services throughout England & Wales. Dispose of all unwanted products in the most rewarding and environmentally friendly way possible. Members of the Textile Recycling Association, Charity Retail Association and Fleet Transport Association.

1st Waste Management, the National Retail Recycling Partner of the year 2009/2010, are dedicated to reducing the level of waste going to landfill and helping the charity sector reduce their overall waste costs by effective management. During the last five years we have helped the sector save over £500,000 by using our innovative auditing methods and constant reviewing mechanisims along with our unique ability to work alongside the local councils as well as the private sector. WE COULD SAVE YOU MONEY!