The HopeShop is not only our office space where we run and manage Hope37 but also a fantastic space for young people to come into. We provide comfy seating for the young people, a computer for them to use, games for them to play and books for them to borrow! On one of the walls we have written the names of all the young people we have contact with. Many young people come into the HopeShop just to see if their name is on the wall and they are delighted when they see it is! Young people love coming and ‘chilling out’ here and the games are proving to be an effective tool in engaging with the young people and creating a sense of fun and community.

Here are some of the responses the young people who access the HopeShop have given about our work:

“Their space is like a second home. You can talk to them, have fun  with them and most of all you can trust them.” G aged 17.

“We always come to the HopeShop when it’s open because it’s so much fun. They are not only our youth workers, they’re also our friends.” C and B aged 16.

“Esther and Lisa are great because they give me hot chocolate, tea and biscuits. They also help me with my  personal problems.” B aged 17.