The UK charity, which has more than 500 stores nationwide, launched the pilot in early August, making it the first time a national UK charity had offered clothing rental alongside its retail shops. Oxfam developed the service with fashion rental and fulfilment company ACS, which is providing its operational infrastructure. UK charities closing storesIn other news for the charity sector, others are closing sites across the country. Meanwhile, the British Heart Foundation announced plans to close 150 of its charity shops across the UK, representing nearly a quarter of its 640 total locations. Do you shop at local charity shops?