10 questions
How many charity shops are there in the UK?
Over 1 million
between 100,000 and 130,000
between 10,000 and 13,000
between 5,000 and 9,000
When did the first charity shop open in the UK?
After World War I (circa 1920)
After World War II (circa 1947)
Around 1980
Around 2000
Where did the 1st charity shop open in the UK?
Cambridge
Oxford
London
Edinburgh
Which charity organisation opened the first charity shop in the UK?
RSPCA
Blue Cross
Red Cross
Oxfam
Do charity shops pay for the staff working there?
Not at all.
Yes, always!
Depends. Some staff are paid, some are not.
Do charity shops always sell second-hand items only?
Yes.
No.
Depends.
Do charity shops need to pay rents?
Yes
No
Depends
Does the price in the charity shop include VAT?
Yes
No
Depends. Some items are not, some are.
Do charity shops pay corporate tax?
Yes.
No.
Depends.
Which of the below is the largest charity shop retailer ?
Oxfam
British Heart Foundation
Cancer Research
British Red Cross