The Charity Retail Association has launched a campaign to get the public donating goods directly to charity shops, citing strong sales but low stock.

eBay’s charitable partner Missionfish UK has selected eight charities to receive grants totalling £73,398 to help develop their online sales.

Retail business owners in Coulsdon, Greater London, have expressed concerns over rumours of a fourth charity shop opening in the town centre.

Proposals to limit the number of charity shops claiming rate relief have been ditched from the Mary Portas review on the future of high streets, a move that has been met with delight by the charity shops umbrella body.