A little update from us…
As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to share some of the progress we’ve made since our Crowdfunder campaign wrapped up in April – and what’s next for The Shoebox!
Making the most of our home
While we are still trying to persuade our landlord to sell the building to us or extend our lease further, we’ve continued our efforts to create a vibrant and welcoming space for our community and customers.
With our lease secure until 31 December 2026, we’re focusing on making every moment count. Our goal is to fill our community hub with more groups and activities and to keep sharing the magic of the Hidden Street with as many people as possible while planning for an even brighter future.
Exciting progress and improvements
Over the year, we’ve welcomed more visitors than ever to our Hidden Street Tours and see tours such as Chronicles of Christmas sell out. Every tour supports our incredible Shoebox community to continue making a difference.
- Early next year, we’ll be launching a brand-new website!! It’ll look fresh, work better, and make booking and getting involved super simple.
- We’re investing in the building, adding a new ground-floor toilet and improvements to help keep the space warm and looking its best.
Growing and thriving together
Our Shoebox community continues to grow every day. We’ve added more groups, expanded our evening activities, and found new ways to bring people together. In Great Yarmouth, we’ve set up a new short-term space to support more local groups and activities.
Looking forward
We’ve got big plans for next year, and we couldn’t do it without your support. Whether you become a Shoebox community member, join us on a tour, tell a friend, or spread the word, every bit helps us keep The Shoebox thriving and accessible for all.
It’s been an incredible year, and while there are still challenges, we’re proud of everything we’ve achieved together and are grateful for your continued support. Here’s to making 2025 even bigger and better!
Thank you for being part of our journey.