# Lesley Kennedy and Marie Egerton: Creative Recruitment People Strategy in Charity Retail

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Podcast: [The Charity Shop Chat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-charity-shop-chat-7700924)
Published: 2026-07-07T23:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Who's going to run tomorrow's charity shops? The job market is getting tougher, volunteers are harder to find, and succession planning is becoming a priority for more charities. Charlotte Greenwood and special guest host Hannah Weet from the Charity Retail Association are joined by Lesley Kennedy (RSPCA Derby & District) and Marie Egerton (St Rocco's Hospice) to discuss creative recruitment, attracting the right people, developing future leaders and building stronger retail teams. Packed with practical ideas and real life examples, this episode is full of inspiration for any charity retailer looking to strengthen their people strategy.

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