Plus: 56 ways to save money without being miserable and how to tell if you're a middle-class travel snob
 |  | | It's been a tough few years for the British high street. Countless closures – almost 50 a day last year – have led to vacant stores and deserted streets, with more and more of us choosing to shop online instead.
But charity shops are bucking the trend. The pandemic, the climate crisis and the soaring cost of living have combined to create a nation of shoppers seeking value for money and purchases that don’t weigh heavily on the planet – and the sector is booming as a result. "Now is our moment," says Jayne Cartwright, founder of the Charity Retail Consultancy. "People have recognised more and more that we’re a force for good on the high street – they’re proud to shop with us." Scroll down to read how charity stores went from fuddy-duddy to top of the shops.
Plus, discover 56 ways to save money without being miserable and find out how to tell if you're a middle-class travel snob.
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