The Swindon Christian Community Projects (SCCP) is progressing its plans for the start of a new project in Swindon called Swindon ReStore, which they hope to be able to launch within the next four months. 

The project is 'more than a charity shop' - it aims to provide shopping and recycling facilities to the whole community, create volunteering opportunities for all ages and abilities and provide a listening ear to the local community. 

SCCP has identified potential premises for the project, and are in the process of making the relevant application for change of use for the building. Unfortunately the lease cannot be signed until the change of use permission is granted and this process can take up to two months to go through. Please pray for all involved in the planning committees, those processing the application and for God's blessing on the outcome. In the meantime the SCCP team are getting as prepared as they can be so that when the application is granted they will be able to move ahead at full steam. 

Set up costs for the project - which will need to cover setting up the premises, from decorating to pens, pencils and staplers in the office and tables, chairs, kettles and cups in the cafe - are still being calculated so that the work of fundraising can begin, but look to be in the region of £60,000. If you would like to support the work, you can send a donation via Swindon Foodbank, clearly marked as for Swindon Restore project. 

If you are an employer or you think your company would be sympathetic to the project, please get in touch and we can arrange to give a more detailed insight into the project and the benefits it will bring to Swindon residents.