With card and contactless payments becoming the norm for many Britons, the concept of a ‘cashless society’ is becoming a reality. What does this mean for charities that rely on people giving ‘spare change’? Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to understand how they’d prefer to donate on-the-spot.

As fast fashion begins to fall out of favour due to mounting ethical and environmental concerns, the market for second-hand clothing is surging. But how exactly can buying pre-loved apparel help people live more sustainably? And what other factors are fuelling the resale segment?

UK shoppers are turning their backs on fast fashion outlets, as charity shops such as TRAID grow in popularity. Despite UK fashion consumption being at an all-time high, British consumers are slowly turning on to the negative effects "fast" consumption has on the environment.

From 2017 to 2019, the percentage of people donating to UK charities has been shrinking. Along with stricter data collection regulations, needs for transparency have also led to a growing lack of trust among donors, as people don't know where their money is going.