In August 2026 The Shop of Hope celebrates seven years of service to Clitheroe! The shop stocks a range of Christian cards, books and gifts for all occasions, including The Real Easter Eggs and Advent calendars. In addition, the shop sells a wonderful range of ethical products, unique locally made items and cards, and a range of toiletries and soaps.
The Shop of Hope has survived lockdowns, won two awards, become a Tourist Information Point, and opened a craft workshop. It supports over 40 local businesses, in addition to Fairtrade projects and charities.
As a Community Interest Company, The Shop of Hope can receive donations (but not Gift Aid). Profits are ploughed back into the community by supporting a wonderful team of volunteers, maintaining the building and sustaining the Crafts for Hope project.
In the shop is a prayer box – over six hundred people have used this.
At times, prayer is offered to customers. Most people are willing to receive prayer and some have come back later to report that God answered those prayers, and to thank staff for praying for them.
A member of Good News for Everyone keeps the shop supplied with New Testaments and gospel magazines which regularly need topping up!
The directors are truly grateful for the support the shop has received. All small retailers on the high street face challenges at the moment. Below are some needs we can pray for:
- Give thanks for answers to prayer for prayers placed in the prayer box
- Christ’s presence in the shop – that staff and volunteers will “witness well”
- That the New Testament and gospel magazines that are being given away for free will land on fertile ground.
- For more craft volunteers and a new director
- Financial provision for essential repair work
- For two fundraising events in August including a sponsored walk on 16th August
- That the Lord will prosper The Shop of Hope – that it will continue to be able to help the 40+ local businesses it currently supports.
- For the Lord’s ongoing complete protection over this ministry
Please pray about these things and contact Julie at hello@theshopofhope.co.uk if you can help in any way.
