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When charity shops are looking at introducing a new POS system, there are a lot of important things to consider. There’s cost, functionality, the time it takes to train staff and volunteers… also whether the system will grow with the charity in the future.

Wil-U Solutions Continue to Lead the Way Wil-U Solutions are the fastest growing charity retail solution provider on the market… and we’ve taken the next step by inviting all our employees to be shareholders. The move has created a company with employees committed to its success and an ...

Could a Wil-U Charity EPOS System be just what your shop needs?! It’s easy to get mind-blown by the possibilities of modern charity EPOS technology. With a smooth-talking salesman eager to dazzle you with the amazing things technology can do, it’s very easy to be led to believe that you need these ...

In the wake of the biggest charity retail event of the year, we’re reflecting on one of its hottest topics. Online selling for charities .

Since the reopening of shops earlier this year, there have been reports of increased donations and record sales being made. This is amazing for charities up and down the country. However, this sudden rise in donations and customers has made us wonder… are charity shops adequately equipped for it? ...

Gift Aid can be challenging, there’s no denying it. Between labelling donations, all of the forms and explaining it to volunteers and customers multiple times a day – the time it takes to do all of this as well as process claims. Some may not even use Gift Aid for charities due to its seemingly ...

Summer is finally here! I’m just peering outside to make sure the dreaded British summer rain hasn’t turned up, so far so good… Let’s talk about the much-needed charity events season and how Wil-U can help with temporary or short-term event POS systems.

When the pandemic was closing everything down, Martlets Hospice took the opportunity to completely transform their retail operation, improve the way they were working, and implement a more efficient Gift Aid process with Wil-U.

From nought to Gift Aid in two weeks Exeter Leukaemia Fund went from not operating a retail Gift Aid scheme to signing up donors and raising 25% more on their donations in just two weeks!