Community RePaint schemes collect reusable, leftover paint and re-distribute it to individuals, families, communities and charities in need, improving the wellbeing of people and the appearance of places across the UK. Each year over 300 million litres of paint (retail and trade) are sold in the UK. Of this, it is estimated that approximately 50 million …
After just a few weeks in post, I can’t contain my excitement about Community R4C and all it stands for. Our aspirations are huge, and our potential to achieve them is growing by the day. What started as a revolt against a proposed incinerator has become an incredible positive force for change. Not only are …
iFixit is a global community of people helping each other repair things. Let’s fix the world, one device at a time. Troubleshoot with experts in the Answers forum—and build your own how-to guides to share with the world. Fix your Apple and Android devices—and buy all the parts and tools needed for your DIY repair …
Gloucestershire Bike Project offers lovingly refurbished bikes in all shapes and sizes. Funds raised through bike sales are used to fund free bike building courses for vulnerable young people; free bike servicing events staged across the county; and many other projects and initiatives run each year.
Furniture Recycling Project (FRP) is a charity run by a small team of staff and a group of willing volunteers, overseen by a Board of Trustees. Its aim is to re-use furniture, electrical goods and household items for the benefit of the community, and to help reduce social exclusion throughout the County of Gloucestershire thereby Creating …
Stroud Valleys Project works with local community groups and volunteers: helping, inspiring and training them to discover and nurture the wildlife and green spaces on their doorsteps. Current projects include: Queen Elizabeth II Field project to improve the Dudbridge site for bith people and wildlife Wild About Kingswood project to create diverse grassland areas for the …
Transition Stroud is a dynamic group of volunteers working for a future with more locally grown food, readily available sustainable energy, better transport and strong communities. The focus is on engagement, learning and action. Skills workshops, Repair cafes and Textiles groups all help to give things an extended life rather than just being dumped as waste. …
Posted by Tom Jarman: On 29th April, I was very pleased to be part of the TALKING RUBBISH seminar which took place at the University of Gloucestershire campus in Cheltenham and was attended by about 150 people. Other speakers included Mike Brown of environmental consultancy Eunomia and Simon Kenton of community motivators, Resource Futures. However, …
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