British Red Cross Shop:
Starting with one of the more expensive charity shops, the British Red Cross located on Nun Street is a perfect combination of vintage and designer clothing. Newcastle is one of the few cities in which Red Cross stocks Zara, River Island, and other high demand fashion brand. The racks are colour coordinated, making it easy and fast to find your signature colour!
Bernardo’s Discount:
Located in Heaton, Bernardo’s discount seemingly is a small store, but is full to the brim with exciting vintage and designer clothing, with a large selection for male shoppers. If you’re looking for some cheap, trendy knee-high boots, Bernardo’s is the place to be! The prices range from 2-10 pounds an item, and their shoe collection is truly something to behold.
The Salvation Army:
Salvation Army is one of the largest charity shops in Newcastle, with a beautiful display of clothing and trinkets. They sell every category! Even cozy pyjamas for a cold winter day. Located on Clayton Street, this budget friendly charity store is perfect, selling vintage t-shirts, and an array of high-quality sustainable clothing.
Charity shopping, along with Vinted and Depop, are perfect solutions to the issue of overconsumption of fast-fashion trendy clothing. Work with what you’ve got girl, I promise there’s some cheap, stylish goodies in store for you!