The UK is teetering on the brink of the worst recession since the 2008 financial crisis. The prices of supermarket groceries seem to climb each week, fuel prices remain high and energy bills are only set to get worse.
Many of us are being forced to cut back on expenses and make less expensive choices. This is where charity shops can help. With all sorts of goods often at dirt cheap prices, you can save dozens, if not hundreds, of pounds on clothes, household items, toys, books and more.
And, with a bit of rummaging around, you can even find some incredible steals - from designer clothing to vintage curiosities. We went along to some of Cardiff's best-rated charity shops to see what was up for grabs and spoke to staff and volunteers to find out the best donations they have ever had - and the weirdest...
