Join us for our Charity Retail Impact Event 2026: a day of celebration, knowledge sharing, and connection.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 10.30am–4.00pm, Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
The event will feature an expanded awards ceremony including four new awards, the launch of our 2025 Impact Report, the premiere of our new short film ‘The Power of Reuse’, and updates on our Circular Economy Funding projects.
The day will be an opportunity to:
- Discover the latest insights and impact from across the sector
- Celebrate outstanding achievements through our awards
- Connect with colleagues and corporate partners from across the charity retail community
- Learn about the latest developments and opportunities shaping the future of charity retail
The event is free of charge and lunch and refreshments will be included. Tickets are limited so please secure your place by booking here.
Nominations for our CRI awards are open until Oct 4th. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the amazing work of your colleagues, and this year’s awards include a number of new categories to celebrate everyone who contributes to charity retail. We are also delighted to give you the chance to become Ireland’s Charity Shop of the Year! You can make your nominations here. and the winners will be announced at the event.
This event is supported by the Government of Ireland’s Circular Economy Fund.
We look forward to welcoming you to Portlaoise!


