S P C K Bookshop

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SPCK is a charity set up by royal charter as a membership organisation. Since SPCK was founded by Thomas Bray in 1698, we have sought to operate innovatively, sustainably, ethically and globally. Innovatively, in that we use many methods to suit the times. These have always included printed books. In the past they have also included setting up schools, sending missionaries, and operating bookshops. Now they include websites, apps and ebooks. Sustainably, in that we plan to be here for another 300 years. We aim to fund our activities mostly through selling our products to people who will pay for them; and sometimes by using raised funds to bring them free to people who cannot. Ethically, in that as well as complying with all applicable laws we treat our authors, suppliers, funders, members, customers and consumers in a manner which befits our Christian identity. And that we actively seek to minimise the environmental impact of our work. Globally, not just in that we seek to bring our products to a global market when appropriate, but in that we understand that local needs are usually best met locally and we seek to find ways to facilitate and support publishing initiatives from and in the Global South. SPCK is the UK’s leading independent Christian publisher. We are known for our history and theological tradition of supporting the church with works of practical and pastoral benefit. Today we are a recognised market-leader publishing in the areas of theology and Christian...