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Biggest Charity Shops in London – 8 Stores

October 10, 2021 By Laura

London is home to hundreds of charity shops (perhaps even thousands!) and the biggest charity shops in London are the big names you’ll probably already know. The Salvation Army, British Red Cross, Cancer Research, Oxfam, FARA, and many more. But what about the size of these places? Does inner city living mean that the charity shops are smaller? Thankfully, the answer is no. Pretty much every high street in London boasts at least one charity shop, and some are certainly larger than you might think.

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Cheap Storage In London- which provider is best?

We all need to put things in storage at one point or another. Whether that’s as a student over the summer holidays, or as a homeowner while moving houses. Storage can be super expensive, which is why we’ve looked into cheap storage in London so that you can view the offers from different providers all…

What is ethical investing and why should you consider it?

AD- This is a paid post in collaboration with Wealthify. Capital at risk. While we look to make sustainable choices in our lives- whether that’s through shopping at independent retailers, using less plastic, or opting for a green energy provider- we are ultimately looking to make a difference to the world for future generations. Sustainability…

What Is A Good Employer Pension Contribution?

Employer pension contributions can vary massively across different industries and different companies. A really generous, good employer pension contribution could be as much as 20% of your annual salary. But on average, you could expect between 7% – 14% contribution from your employer in the private sector. Some employers, particularly larger corporations, might offer very…

Spring Favourites on Etsy

AD- affiliate links have been used in this post, and a voucher has been gifted as part of this guide. Spring has just about sprung, and whether it is lockdown life or it’s the daffodils that have started popping up everywhere, I am ready to start thinking about Easter, dressing for summer, and giving my…

Demystifying Investing with Wealthify- Jargon Explained

AD- This is a paid post in collaboration with Wealthify. Capital at risk. The topic of investing is often surrounded by some of the most complicated jargon, which you just don’t tend to come across day-to-day unless you work in finance. Lots of us don’t have a background in finance, which means that we are…

Is Financial Planning Good For Employees?

Financial wellbeing is now considered to be just as important as other aspects of wellbeing such as fitness and nutrition. It can often be overlooked. It is often not spoken about, due to outdated beliefs that talking about money and personal finance is taboo. But in 2021? More and more conversations are being started about…

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