From Saturday December 12th, our “Apprenticeshop” opens on St Ives Road in Maidenhead selling Christmas themed crafts and goods.
All sales proceeds will go to the Shanly Foundation Covid-19 fund which aims to help local charities and organisations w
ho have been adversely affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. On sale will be beautiful handmade Christmas craft items created by the school community, as well as ex-showhome, upcycled and pre-loved homeware. The ethical eco-business FourState which has shops in Marlow and Henley will also have a pop-up presence in the store.
The charity shop kicks off the school’s new Route16 initiative for pupils aged 16-18 which offers our young people pathways into careers including the opportunity to set up and run a business, work experience placements and apprenticeships with local employers. 
The aim of Route16 is to give our young people real-life experience of the workplace by setting up the store and serving customers. It is envisaged that once Christmas is over, they will be transforming the shop into a sustainable ethical store selling upcycled and pre-loved items for charity in the new year – so watch this space!
The shop will be open Saturday 12th from 10am to 2pm, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 15th between 12 and 3pm.
Donations and volunteers are all welcome!
