Directory of Suppliers
Looking for a charity retail supplier? This directory could help. If a category is not listed, then please let us know and we will try to help.
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- Buying support
- Carrier bags, collection sacks and other packaging
- Christmas and greetings cards
- Charity retail management control systems
- Fair trade giftware
- Financial services
- Fundraising merchandise
- Insurance brokers
- Legal services
- Mobile recycling
- New goods
- Online fundraising
- Portable appliance testing
- Print and design
- Property services
- Retail consultancy
- Retail loss prevention
- Shop supplies, fittings and display
- Software
- Steamers
- Telecommunications
- Textile processors
- Tills and EPoS systems
- Waste disposal
1. Buying support
Buying Support Agency
Working in partnership with the Association of Charity Shops to benefit its members.
The Buying Group can increase your profits by saving on current prices paid for
stationery, office supplies, parcel couriers, janitorial, catering and work wear.
Save up to 35% (average 15-25%) thanks to our Buying Power. Contact Matt Roper.
Website: www.buyingsupport.co.uk/Outsourcing.htm
Email: mroper@buyingsupport.co.uk
Telephone: 0845 555 3344
2. Carrier bags, collection sacks and other packaging
B Smith Packaging Ltd, Associate Member
Most competitive prices across a vast range of quality
packaging. We supply many large and small charities
nationally. Having been in this business 40 years, we believe we
can source the best (and most ethical) deal for you. Please call Andrew Smith.
Website: www.bsmithpackaging.co.uk
Email: bsmith@bsmithpackaging.co.uk
Telephone: 01905 757124
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Euro Packaging Ltd
Manufacturer of polythene and degradable collection sacks
and carrier bags with a dedicated charity shop division and
an established supplier to many UK charities. We offer a
wide range of organic cotton, woven and non-woven
polypropylene, degradable and paper carrier bags from stock.
Website: www.europackaging.co.uk
Email: sales@europackaging.co.uk
Telephone: 0141 445 3003 or 0121 706 6181
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Keenpac Ltd, Associate Member
With over 29 years experience and as part of the Bunzl
group of companies, Keenpac are confident that they can
provide a cost effective solution to your packaging needs,
whilst ensuring that you receive the premium service you
would expect from the world's leading packaging supplier.
Website: www.keenpac.com
Email: charitypackaging@keenpac.co.uk
Telephone: 0116 289 0900
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Magnum Packaging (NE) Ltd
Over 25 years experience supplying plain/printed,
paper/polythene bags, carriers and sacks/collection packs. A
solid national customer base, gained through consistent
quality, first class service at competitive prices. With our
worldwide network of production partners, we will meet your
needs.
Website: www.magnumpackaging.co.uk
Email: info@magnumpackaging.co.uk
Telephone: 01642 370044
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Monro Ltd, Associate Member
We offer: printed carrier bags, collection packs, postal collection packs, refuse sacks, bag for life
With: Artwork and design assistance, storage and nationwide delivery.
Experience: a flexible approach to your
requirements, product innovation, competitive prices, value for money.
Website: www.monro.co.uk
Email: sales@monro.co.uk
Telephone: 01530 278000
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Reddipak Ltd, Associate Member
‘The flexible packaging company’ for your flexible needs
that prides itself on customer service. Suppliers of plain
and printed carrier bags, collection packs, adhesive tape,
refuse sacks, and much more. Established in 1989. Nationwide
deliveries.
Website: www.reddipak.co.uk
Email: sales@reddipak.co.uk
Telephone: 01789 720999
3. Christmas and greetings cards
Dash (UK) Ltd, Associate Member
Specialist publishers of charity Christmas cards, greeting cards, personalised playing cards, personalised candles and promotional goods. Our complimentary services include general and mail order fulfilment services, personalised Christmas card campaigns, packing services and general print work.
Website: www.dashuk.co.uk
Email: enquiries@dashuk.co.uk
Telephone: 01934 519555
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Elle Publishing Ltd, Associate Member
Elle Publishing Limited is a supplier of Christmas cards
and novelties to the charity market and is renowned for
excellent customer service. To date, Elle has assisted in
raising over £200 million for worthy causes.
Website: www.elle-publishing.co.uk
Email: office@elle-publishing.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7836 4390
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Impress Publishing Ltd, Associate Member
Providing a total solution for a successful Christmas
card fundraising campaign. Understanding your needs and
working with you to achieve maximum profit through excellent
design.
Website: www.impresspublishing.co.uk
Email: bill@impresspublishing.co.uk
Telephone: 01227 811611
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Ling Design, Associate Member
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.
Website: www.lingdesign.co.uk
Email: charity@lingdesign.co.uk
Telephone: 01892 838574
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Paper House, Associate Member
We supply one of the most innovative and creative
Christmas card ranges, developed specifically with charities
in mind. Please contact us for our latest brochure and examples.
Website: www.paperhouse.co.uk
Email: charity@paperhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 01452 888999
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Powell Publishing, Associate Member
Charity Select - the first choice in Christmas cards for
trading and fundraising managers in the charity sector.
Designs tailored to suit your customer profile and maximise
your profit.
Charity Choice - a complete, risk-free, personalised
Christmas card program, paying a royalty of 50p for every
card sold.
Contact our customer service manager Bob Dixon for more information.
Website: www.powellpublishing.co.uk
Email: bob@powellpublishing.co.uk
Telephone: 01304 833550
4. Charity retail management control systems
Eproductive Ltd, Associate Member
EpR is a web based management control
system developed specifically for charity retail. EpR Gift
Aid can substantially improve profitability through enabling
Gift Aid claims on donated goods sales. Other modules
include: takings and bankings, van collection management and new goods stock control.
Website: www.eproductive.com
Email: info@eproductive.com
Telephone: 01306 875785
Take a look at our advertisement...
5. Fair trade giftware
Jambohut.com Ltd, Associate Member
Jambohut sources, imports and wholesales 600 fair trade
gifts including: sisal baskets; soapstone; hand-carved
birds; carved wooden animals; Maasai sandals; jewellery;
metal animals and much more. We are IFAT and BAFTS accredited
and we pay producers direct, with a 10% community dividend.
Website: www.jambohut.com
Email: info@jambohut.com
Telephone: 01233 860476 Philip Huckin or Ron Davis
6. Financial Services
Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank,
Affiliate Member
With 40 years experience in the 'not for profit' sector,
Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank are able to offer not
only free day-to-day current account banking, but also
deposit accounts where your surplus funds can earn almost
double that of other high street banks.
Website: www.alliance-leicestercommercialbank.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 587 0800
7. Fundraising merchandise
Angal Service to Fundraisers
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.
Website: www.angal.co.uk
Email: sales@angal.co.uk
Telephone: 0845 130 9963
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Rocket Charities
Rocket Charities supplies branded fundraising merchandise including badges,
collection boxes, lanyards and service awards. From our free consultancy
and design services to our competitive prices, we work hard to make
sure you get the most out of each and every campaign.
Website: www.rocketcharities.co.uk
Email: enquiries@rocketcharities.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7242 4060
8. Insurance brokers
Keegan and Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd
We provide independent general insurance and financial
services advice and have over 30 years experience in the
voluntary sector. Our “Encompass” insurance policies - which
are endorsed by SCVO, WCVA and LVSC - are designed
specifically for charities and voluntary organisations.
Website: www.keegan-pennykid.com
Email: mail@keegan-pennykid.com
Telephone: 0800 731 8030
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Stuart Alexander, Affiliate Member
Leading charity insurance brokers with over 25 years experience
in providing advice and protection. We can meet all your insurance
requirements either through bespoke insurance solutions or arranging
cover on one of our well established products.
Website: www.stuartalexander.co.uk
Email: james.hooper@stuartalexander.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7335 1621
9. Legal services
Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons, Affiliate Member
Large regional full service lawyers with nationally
recognised charities team. Specialist advisers on commercial
and charitable retail shops.
Website: www.bllaw.co.uk
Email: elizabeth.davis@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 9228 2725
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Brabners Chaffe Street LLP, Affiliate Member
Law firm offering specialist employment law advice and
assistance to the charity and social enterprise sector. We
can help you with all your HR issues and enable you to get
on with pursuing the main purpose of your organisation.
Website: www.brabnerschaffestreet.co.uk
Email: marcus.difelice@brabnerscs.com
Telephone: 0161 836 8866
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Charles Russell LLP, Affiliate Member
The firm’s dedicated Charities Group is able to advise on a range of matters including
tax planning, trusts, employment, corporate work and in particular Charles Russell
are specialists in acting for national charities on all of their real estate requirements
for charity shops and commercial premises.
Website: www.charlesrussell.co.uk
Email: cheltenham@charlesrussell.co.uk
Telephone: 01242 221122
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Coffin Mew LLP, Affiliate Member
Law firm offering specialist employment law advice and
assistance to the charity and social enterprise sector. We
can help you with all your HR issues and enable you to get
on with pursuing the main purpose of your organisation.
Website: www.coffinmew.co.uk
Email: timwaldron@coffinmew.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8057 4411
10. Mobile recycling
Planet Choice
Planet Choice is a unique mobile phone recycling company that can
cater to your organisations requirements and provide a reliable
service that will be beneficial and rewarding.
Website: www.planetchoice.co.uk
Email: joedavis@planetchoice.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8965 6699
11. New goods
White Brothers, Associate Member
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.
Website: www.white-brothers.co.uk
Email: matthew.keates@white-brothers.co.uk
Telephone: 01993 709037
12. Online fundraising
eBay, Associate Member
eBay for Charity helps charities fundraise on eBay.co.uk,
the UK’s largest e-commerce website. Charities can sell
their own items or mobilise their donor bases to sell items
on their behalf. Benefits include increased visibility on
the site, creating awareness of charity causes, Gift Aid and
donating fees from sales.
Website: www.ebay.co.uk/charity
13. Portable appliance testing
First Stop Safety, Associate Member
First Stop Safety provide Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), training
and equipment, allowing charity shops to resell electrical appliances
safely and legally. No previous experience is required. For further information
and special offer, please see our advertisement below.
Website: www.firststopsafety.co.uk
Email: sales@firststopsafety.co.uk
Telephone: 01904 791050
Take a look at our advertisement...
14. Print and design
Leopard Print Ltd
'Spot the difference': Print management services, graphic and website design,
free expert advice, free estimates, over 30 years experience, highly competitive
prices, leaflets, brochures, newsletters, business cards, stationery, posters, banners,
greetings cards, corporate identity, promotional items 'from conception to completion'.
Website: www.leopardprintltd.co.uk
Email: info@leopardprintltd.co.uk
Telephone: 01689 855655
15. Property services
Cirrus Tenant Lease Services Ltd, Affiliate Member
Cirrus represents businesses in all aspects of their commercial property lease. Whether you
need assistance in negotiating a new lease or renewal, ongoing lease administration,
portfolio analysis and strategy development, or just some advice.
Website: www.cirrustls.com
Email: info.uk@cirrustls.com
Telephone: 01865 487210
Paladin, Affiliate Member
Paladin provides property management services to organisations with
portfolios scattered throughout the UK. Clients include investment funds,
retailers, banks and charities. Using us to manage your residential and
small commercial assets allows you to concentrate on your core business.
Website: www.paladingroup.co.uk
Email: info@paladingroup.co.uk
Telephone: 01908 422272
YMCA Charity Shops Services
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.
Email: css@england.ymca.org.uk
Telephone: 01242 677690
16. Retail consultancy
Gain Retail Solutions Ltd, Affiliate Member
Gain specialises in offering affordable
training programmes and a range of retail solutions targeted
to meet your requirements. For assistance in the development
of key areas such as profit generation, customer service and
people management.
Website: www.gainretail.com
Email: gainretail@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01756 794487
17. Retail loss prevention
Lodge Service (UK) Ltd, Associate Member
Lodge Service are an established provider of security
solutions to the charity sector, specialising in compliance
audits and stock/cash loss investigations. Nationwide cover is given,
using experienced loss prevention managers, who are all
sympathetic to the unique requirements of the sector.
Website: www.lodgeservice.com
Email: pthomas@lodgeservice.com
Telephone: 020 8446 6601
18. Shop supplies, fittings and display
Aspects Shop Supplies Ltd, Associate Member
Manufacturers and suppliers of shopfittings and consumable items for retailers.
We offer a full product design service, competitive prices, friendly efficient staff and
nationwide delivery.
Website: www.aspects-supplies.co.uk
Email: enquiries@aspects-supplies.co.uk
Telephone: 01825 766222
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Eden Shop Equipment, Associate Member
We offer a wide range of shopfittings, counters, cabinetry,
busts, display rails, POS products and other items for use
in charity retail outlets. We operate
an efficient mail order service, nationwide delivery, secure
online ordering and friendly technical advice and support.
Website: www.edenshop.co.uk
Email: sales@edenshop.co.uk
Telephone: 0121 212 1788
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Morplan Ltd
Established for 160 years with an incredible, same
day despatch service on over 5000 products, including shop
equipment, carrier bags, POS, printing and packaging.
Special discounts for charities. Free 450 page catalogue on request or
buy online. Free delivery throughout the UK (subject to minimum order value).
Website: www.morplan.com
Email: sales@morplan.com
Telephone: 0800 451122
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Stayfast Ltd, Associate Member
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.
Website: www.stayfast.co.uk
Email: charity@stayfast.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 970 1883
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TradeLines Shop Equipment Ltd
Manufacturers, importers and suppliers to the retail industry. Fashion systems,
rails, slatboards, accessories, gridwall, wirework, acrylics, dummies, hangers,
ticketing, carrier bags, displays, signage, counters, shelving and much more.
Massive stocks, online catalogue, mail order. For all your retail solutions.
Website: www.tradelines.co.uk
Email: morn@tradelines.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 015 5166
19. Software
Enable Infomatrix, Affiliate Member
Enable Infomatrix provide configurable, easy-to-use,
web-enabled databases and support services at very
competitive rates for a range of key business processes.
Solutions include: property management, Health and Safety and Other
Compliance - Fleet Utilities, Sales, KPI, and HR.
Website: www.myeix.com
Email: dominic.howkins@myeix.com
Telephone: 01789 208060
20. Steamers
Propress Ltd, Associate Member
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. H&S Support.
Website: www.propress.co.uk
Email: info@propress.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8417 0660
21. Telecommunications
Nomi Mobile, Associate Member
Nomi Mobile has recently launched a pay-as-you-go sim card offering amazing
international rates and fantastic UK rates. We white label the sim for charity organisations thereby
generating a new and potentially very lucrative revenue stream.
Website: www.nomi-mobile.co.uk
Email: help@nomi-mobile.com
Telephone: 020 7633 5960
22. Textile processors
Bristol Textile Recyclers Ltd, Associate Member
We purchase used clothing, accessories, curtains, bedding, soft toys, paired shoes,
mobile phones, books and electrical goods from charities. We are genuinely committed to contributing
to your charitable goals and providing you with a professional, reliable and
flexible textile collection service.
Website: www.btr-ltd.co.uk
Email: haydnpiper@btconnect.com
Telephone: 0117 971 7349
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Choice Textile Ltd, Associate Member
Choice Textile is the market leader when it comes to providing quality service for
charitable organisations. We are the UK's most innovative textile company and we now
offer to collect an ever increasing range of products.
To have competitive prices, friendly service and a range of collected products
second to none, please call us today.
Website: www.choicetextile.com
Email: info@choicetextile.com
Telephone: 0800 458 9770
Take a look at our advertisement...
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Chris Carey's Collections
Members of the Textile Recycling Association and Recyclatex, we provide
a completely hassle-free textile collection service. With years of experience,
we can tailor our service to suit your requirements. We offer highly competitive rates
and a first class service.
Website: www.chriscareyscollections.co.uk
Email: services@chriscareyscollections.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8778 7117
Take a look at our advertisement...
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Nathan's Wastesavers, Associate Member
We reuse and recycle all types and quantities of textiles collected from charity shops,
textile banks, schools and kerbside collections. With over 20 vehicles collecting nationally every day
we produce an excellent service and pay top prices for unwanted textiles.
Website: www.nathanswastesavers.co.uk and www.rag-bag.co.uk
Email: Brendan@nathanswastesavers.co.uk
Telephone: 01324 826633
Take a look at our advertisement...
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Precycle Group, Associate Member
The Precycle Group is the leading charity shop recycler in
the UK, offering excellent service levels on a nationwide
scale. We are already successfully servicing over 2000
collections points from across the country.
Reduce your waste bill, generate more income, maximise your profits.
Website: www.precycle.eu
Email: info@precycle.eu
Telephone: 0118 950 8933
Take a look at our advertisement...
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Randisi Textiles Recycling Ltd
We offer a first class service to charity shops, council waste sites and provide door
to door collections for charities. All clothes collected are processed in the UK.
TRA Executive member.
Website: www.randisitextiles.co.uk
Email: info@randisitextiles.co.uk
Telephone: 01274 309111 or 07875 694724
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Salvatex Collections Ltd
Salvatex Collections is a family run business based in
Northamptonshire. We are TRA members that have been working
with textiles for the past 20 years, committed to providing
an excellent collection service with competitive rates that
you can rely on.
Website: www.salvatex.com
Email: enquiries@salvatex.com
Telephone: 01536 400002
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Wastesavers International Ltd
This family-run Lincolnshire based company is renowned
for its reputation and reliability. We offer first class
service using proficient uniformed drivers with smart
liveried vehicles. Professional service is guaranteed.
Large scale cash buyers with prompt payment. TRA Member.
Website: www.wastesavers.org
Email: wastesavers@dsl.pipex.com
Telephone: 01754 767054
23. Tills and EPoS systems
Chart Systems
Designed specifically for the charity retail field, POWERCHART combines ease of
use by volunteers with readily accessible reporting. POWERCHART’s key strength
is its ability to reflect individual charities’ requirements in all aspects of its operations
from shopfloor to management desk.
Website: www.chartsystems.co.uk
Email: info@chartsystems.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 6940235
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CRS Business Systems, Associate Member
CRS are specialist suppliers of Touch Screen EPoS Systems,
Sharp Ecr's and software to the charity shop market. Our software modules
incorporate shop communications, stock control for both new and donated
goods, Gift Aid etc. with bespoke software tailored to individual requirements.
Website: www.crs-epos.co.uk
Email: info@crs-epos.co.uk
Telephone: 01522 824555 or 01472 503222
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Cybertill Ltd, Associate Member
Are you thinking about EPOS?
Do you need to track Gift Aid / Stock Control / Customer Loyalty?
Do you want to remove that cumbersome paper trail and even monitor Time Management?
Cybertill provides all of these and more with the latest technology. CALL CYBERTILL NOW: 0800 030 4432
Website: www.cybertill.co.uk
Email: info@cybertill.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 030 4432
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GV Gowland and Sons Ltd
Established for 50 years, we specialise in the supply and
servicing of Cash Register and EPoS systems. National,
regional and local charity organisations use our
comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software options and
our other divisions, catering equipment and refrigeration.
Website: www.gvgowland.co.uk
Email: enquiries@gvgowland.co.uk
Telephone: 0870 121 4944
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Kudos Software Ltd
Ease of use and powerful integration - from touch screen tilling via purchasing and
merchandising, to Donated Items Gift Aid tracking. We supply and support
customers from small independents to multi branch plc’s, and know how to look after all levels.
Website: www.kudos-software.co.uk
Email: kudos@kudos-software.co.uk
Telephone: 01548 843586
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Maxa Solutions, Associate Member
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 to provide real time visibility of critical shop
activities.
Website: www.maxasolutions.co.uk
Email: info@maxasolutions.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 942 7874
Take a look at our advertisement...
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Sanderson Ltd, Associate Member
Sanderson provides Midas, a fully integrated retail
management solution used by several charities to improve
operational efficiency and increase profitability. Midas
encompasses “touch-screen EPoS”, Gift Aid, branch administration,
bought-in and donated goods – a flexible, user-friendly solution for
volunteers and retail professionals.
Website: www.sanderson.com
Email: sarah.beardmore@sanderson.com
Telephone: 024 7655 5466
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Task EPOS, Associate Member
Supplier of easy to use Toshiba Tills and Touch Screen EPoS
systems with a wealth of expertise in the charity retail sector since 1979. Supported by a
national
team of 126 Toshiba trained staff and with a HMRC
agreed format for Gift Aid on donated goods, fully integrated
seamlessly into the Touch Screen till which can be installed today. Contact Jeff Smith.
Website: www.taskepos.co.uk
Email: jeffsmith@taskepos.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7749 8400
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Unipower Solutions Ltd
Unipower specialises in integrated retail business
solutions. Our charity EPoS offers a 28% increase in
annual revenue with its Cash and Donation Gift Aid
features. Choose Unipower for a rapid return on your IT investment and
for real, quantifiable benefits.
Website: www.unipowersolutions.com
Email: info@unipowersolutions.com
Telephone: 01727 890890
24. Waste disposal
1st Waste Management Consultants Ltd, Associate Member
1st Waste are dedicated to reducing the level of waste going to landfill and helping the charity
sector reduce their overall waste costs. We offer a one stop service where all your
waste issues can be dealt with
Website: www.1stwaste.co.uk
Email: m.nicol@1stwaste.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 393001
Please note: inclusion in the directory does not mean that the
Association of Charity Shops endorses the services provided by the companies
concerned.
1st Waste Management Consultants Ltd, Associate Member
1st Waste are dedicated to reducing the level of waste going to landfill and helping the charity
sector reduce their overall waste costs. We offer a one stop service where all your
waste issues can be dealt with
Website: www.1stwaste.co.uk
Email: m.nicol@1stwaste.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 393001
Please note: inclusion in the directory does not mean that the Association of Charity Shops endorses the services provided by the companies concerned.