Charity shop one illustration of their support for the charity sector and the role of charity shops in raising funds for charities. Charities can apply for discretionary relief on the remaining 20%, which is an occasional source of criticism from retailers which have to pay in full. In Australia, major national opportunity shop chains include the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (trading as Vinnies) which operate 627 shops across Australia, Anglicare Shops, that currently operate in 19 locations across Sydney and the Illawarra also various locations around Australia, the Salvation Army (trading as Salvos), the Red Cross, MS Australia, and the
Web Thrift Store also created a donation drive called #SpringCleanForACause for similar purposes to take place on March 20, 2015. Web Thrift Store released a mobile app called ThriftSNAP, which allows people to donate items quickly. The website runs an annual Valentine's Day event called "Donate Your Heartbreak", where people are encouraged to donate gifts from ex-lovers to charity. People who donate items such as these for this event are also invited to share stories related to the items through Web Thrift Store. WebThriftStore collaborated with animal-related charities including ASPCA, PETA, the Bark & Meow Foundation, Colonel Potter Cairn Rescue Network, Fidelco Guide