Charity Shops: Charity Shops
Charity shops are very popular in the UK, and they seem to be ubiquitous. In fact, people sometimes joke that if a shop closes down on the High Street, you can expect a charity shop to take over the premises.People basically donate clothes, books etc to charity shops, which then sell these on. The money is used to support charitable projects. The shops are often run by volunteers.Some stores also sell fairtrade products such as chocolate, or other 'new' items such as Christmas cards.Examples of charity shops are: Oxfam (arguably the most famous), Cancer Research UK, Barnado's, Age Concern, ... Look for good quality second-hand clothes - you might be able to find a real bargain. Personally, I often buy books from charity shops. You could strike some real bargains here - great if you are on a budget!
