Our cause has never been more important.

For almost two centuries we have been at the heart of how the retail industry cares for, protects and improves the lives of its most valuable asset – its people.

As the charity for those who work in retail, our cause has never been more important. Join us today to create hope, health and happiness for everyone in retail.

Transforming lives for good.

Wellbeing pledge inspiration
2026-04-01T09:07:00+01:00
Celebrating 70 years of our Leylands Estate
2025-12-02T10:34:00+00:00
“The Retail Trust saved me from homelessness.”
2024-11-27T16:24:00+00:00
“I could make sure my children were well fed during the school holidays.”
2024-11-27T16:09:00+00:00
“It has been such a blessing to have a home like this.”
2024-11-27T15:57:00+00:00
“Being able to talk to someone completely unbiased was so helpful.”
2024-06-04T13:14:00+01:00
“Thanks to the Retail Trust, our son will get the support he needs”
2023-11-30T13:12:00+00:00Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Rosie Mullender
“Without the Retail Trust counselling I’d be in a very dark place”
2023-03-22T08:42:00+00:00
How the Retail Trust helped Aldi to kickstart their wellbeing training journey
2023-01-23T14:39:00+00:00
“We can enjoy time together while we’re still a family of four.”
2022-11-30T14:46:00+00:00Exclusive content from the Retail Trust
“I am treated as a person with value for once in my life.”
2022-11-30T14:46:00+00:00Exclusive content from the Retail Trust
“I have my independence but help is there when I need it.”
2022-11-30T14:45:00+00:00Exclusive content from the Retail Trust
When I met the late Queen, Lisa Hendy
2022-09-13T12:39:00+01:00
A summer invite to the Royal Palace
2022-09-13T11:40:00+01:00
When I met the late Queen, Freda Carey
2022-09-12T14:15:00+01:00
When I met the late Queen, Iris Cox
2022-09-12T14:10:00+01:00
When I met the late Queen, Eileen Barton
2022-09-12T13:57:00+01:00
“I thought I couldn’t cope, until the Retail Trust showed me how.”
2022-03-29T12:54:00+01:00Exclusive content from the Retail Trust
Coming full circle after an extraordinary career in fashion and retail
2022-01-13T11:52:00+00:00
Reaching out can make all the difference
2021-07-07T14:01:00+01:00
Preparing Abbey for a career in retail
2021-02-05T12:45:00+00:00
Helping Libby create a safe home for her family
2021-02-04T11:16:00+00:00
The ongoing impact of financial support for Dylan and his family
2021-02-02T09:07:00+00:00
Financial aid through Jake’s cancer treatment journey
2021-02-01T09:15:00+00:00
Seed funding helped Samantha to kick-start her career
2021-01-29T10:16:00+00:00
Supporting fashion entrepreneur Emma Russell
2021-01-28T10:23:00+00:00
Retail Trust scholar graduates while progressing her fashion company
2021-01-28T10:18:00+00:00
Helping Eve prepare for the academic year
2021-01-27T10:38:00+00:00
Technology that changes lives
2021-01-24T10:48:00+00:00
Making a difference when Andrea’s family life changed forever
2021-01-23T11:37:00+00:00
Coping with the physical and financial effects of COVID-19
2021-01-23T11:34:00+00:00
Incredible support for the #forthefour appeal
2021-01-22T11:42:00+00:00
#RetailHero Jackie supports the local community
2021-01-21T12:03:00+00:00
Connected living supports mental health and wellbeing
2021-01-20T12:06:00+00:00
Staying connected to loved ones during COVID-19
2021-01-19T12:11:00+00:00
Fantastic commitment to the #forthefour campaign
2021-01-18T09:35:00+00:00
Providing for families in need
2021-01-17T09:45:00+00:00
Financial support through difficult times
2021-01-16T09:50:00+00:00
Supporting Karl and his family following the storms
2021-01-15T09:56:00+00:00
Amanda and Emily took their business to the next level thanks to the Retail Trust
2021-01-12T10:13:00+00:00
A grant to help with funeral expenses
2021-01-09T10:29:00+00:00
Critical incident support following the fire at The Mall Walthamstow
2021-01-08T10:33:00+00:00
The Retail Trust provides a £4,000 grant to support five-year-old Jake’s cancer treatment
2021-01-07T10:37:00+00:00
Helping Wendy deal with the loss of her mum
2021-01-06T10:40:00+00:00
Supporting the Austin family
2021-01-05T10:45:00+00:00
Cycling 100 miles from London to Surrey
2021-01-04T10:48:00+00:00
Supporting House of Fraser through our upskilling initiative
2021-01-03T10:51:00+00:00
Improving lives through non-repayable grants
2021-01-02T10:55:00+00:00
Running the London Marathon for the Retail Trust
2021-01-01T10:59:00+00:00

Get involved.

Events

From 1832 onwards, the Retail Trust has been caring for, protecting and improving the lives of people working in retail. Support our events and together we can transform lives for good.

Partnerships

From raising funds to building awareness, Retail Trust’s charity partnerships play a vital role in our work to provide mental health and wellbeing support for retailers, which can be life-saving.

Trusts and foundations

As a charity, we work with a number of grant-making trusts and foundations who help us to transform the lives of the four million people who work in retail.

Ways to give

While one in four of us will have a mental health problem at some point in our lifetime, all of us will experience some sort of setback or difficult life event. Donate today and be there #forthefour.