A brand-new pop-up shop is due to hit the streets of Windsor very soon, and it's in support of something very important

Fundraisers in Windsor are bringing Fashion with Compassion to the town with a pop-up shop at Christ Church URC, to support vulnerable communities around the world.

The shop, open on July 6, is to raise money for international development agency Christian Aid. 

Rev David Downing, Minister at Christ Church URC, explained: “Getting new clothing while helping people who need a helping hand - this is a great event planned by Windsor URC to raise vital funds for Christian Aid so people around the world can get the boost they need to not just survive, but thrive. 

“It’s also a chance to lessen clothing waste which helps the environment, your wardrobe and raises money for charity – we’re proud to be part of this.” 

Organiser Lesley Sherwood, Church Secretary, added: “The ‘Fashion with Compassion’ pop up shop is a chance for us to combine our love of fashion with raising vital funds for Christian Aid. This is a new form of fundraising for us and if successful, we will build on this event with many more pop-ups in the future.

“Fashion with Compassion will be for one day only on July 6 from 10.30am-3.30pm and will offer a range of pre-loved goods including, womenswear, accessories, shoes, menswear and childrenswear. We intend to offer a full range of sizes and many garments will be brand new. Please join us to browse our clothing offer while enjoying coffee and cake.” 

The pop-up shop will be up and running on July 6 at Christ Church URC is in William Street, Windsor SL4 1BA.

The shop is the latest in a number of fundraising events run locally by the Windsor Christian Aid Group, including a coffee morning/street collection during the recent Christian Aid Week, an annual morning brunch and participation in the Bix country walk and the Freedom Walk in London, involving various churches in the area.

The money raised will go towards the crucial projects that Christian Aid is currently funding, run by local partners in countries around the world.

Christian Aid supporters help millions of people in the most vulnerable communities transform their lives. Last year, the organisation reached 3.3 million people through 275 programmes, from savings and loans associations to farming co-operatives, and climate disaster risk training to healthcare schemes.