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Charity Shop Enthusiast Turns Hobby into Thriving Career
16 Nov
Summary
- Jen Graham encouraged by daughter to share charity shop finds
- Pregnant when made redundant, now has 200,000 social media followers
- Filming for BBC's new series "Shift the Thrift"
In 2020, Jen Graham, a mother-of-three, was pregnant with her younger daughter when she was made redundant from her job at a car dealership. Encouraged by her teenage daughter, Graham began sharing her favorite charity shop finds on social media, a hobby she had long enjoyed.
Fast forward to 2025, and Graham, now known as the "Charity Shop Girl", has amassed nearly 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. Her passion for second-hand fashion has not only provided her with a creative outlet but has also allowed her to turn it into a successful career.
Currently, Graham is filming for the BBC's new series "Shift the Thrift", where she showcases her unique style and shares her expertise in finding hidden gems in charity shops. "Having something that was a hobby and being able to turn it into a career for a positive reason of helping these charities is really special," she says.
