(UK) A retail establishment run by a charitable organization in order to raise funds for its causes.
I had a lovely surprise in my charity shop purchase!
Fantastic bit of kit and worth every penny. The transformation this has made on some charity shop hauls is amazing. Looks like you've got the newer one than mine: fewer buttons & symbols on mine.
(UK) A retail establishment run by a charitable organization in order to raise funds for its causes.
Screwing in a charity shop / On top of black bin bags / Full of donations
“I had a lovely surprise in my charity shop purchase!”
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(Australia, New Zealand) A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which new or used goods are donated, for sale at a low price.
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
(North America) A shop which sells mainly used goods (especially clothes) at low prices.
(UK) A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of everyday items and is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.
Saw this in today’s charity shop and thought you’d like them…
“Fantastic bit of kit and worth every penny. The transformation this has made on some charity shop hauls is amazing. Looks like you've got the newer one than mine: fewer buttons & symbols on mine.”
“Saw this in today’s charity shop and thought you’d like them…”
“🎉 Woodland View charity shop hits 10 years! How has this shop made a difference in the community? Share your thoughts! #CommunitySpirit https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/26079878.woodland-view-charity-shop-celebrates-10th-anniversary/”
“Before I start, am I right in thinking that viewing order for Eden of the East is the TV series, followed by King of Eden and then Paradise Lost? (I found the complete BR boxset in a charity shop, hence having it all without having dipped into it).”
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(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.