Years ago, charity shop shopping had a bit of a stigma attached to it. People often thought only the poorest of people shop at charity shops but over recent years more and more people have started to see the benefits of shopping in these stores and many of them are reaping the benefits.

There are often quite a few charity shops within a town or city and some of them specialise in offering specific clothing or household items. Some charity shops for example, will have wedding dresses or prom dresses and others I will be filled with electrical appliances. You really can pick up a bargain at one of these stores and knock pounds off the recommend retail prices that high street shops often charge.

It is also nice to know that the money you spend in a charity shops goes to a good cause rather than just lining the pockets of the big bosses in the high street retailers. Many charity shops also sell designer labels and often these can be picked up for less than a tenth of the original price.

If you have unwanted items, rather than chucking them away, why not try to donate them to one of your local shops.