Charity shops are facing closures as soaring wage bills, higher energy costs and evolving shopping habits put growing pressure on the high street.
Major charities including the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK have announced plans to shut hundreds of stores, while smaller organisations warn the financial strain is becoming unsustainable.
Gemma Turner, from homelessness charity Alongside, described the situation as "absolutely terrifying", saying rising costs could directly affect the support charities are able to provide.
"Charity shops can't capture the full effect of changing shopping habits," said Bristol-based retail expert Susannah Streeter.
Alongside, formerly Julian House, which supports homeless people in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.