Exeter Scrapstore seeks views 

An Exeter charity faced with rebuilding its headquarters is calling on artistic and creative individuals and groups to help by completing a short survey.

Over the last 30 years the Scrapstore has provided a wealth of arts and crafts materials to families, community organisations, schools, playgroups and artists across Devon.

Now in its fourth year as a charity the Scrapstore is looking to the future. Its current home, a hut in the corner of Belmont Park is over 75 years old and will need replacing or a major makeover.

Alan Caig, Chair of the Scrapstore Trust says: “We are investigating rebuilding or refurbishing our building which is near the end of its life. This also gives us the chance to review our services and see what people might like us to provide. We need this information to support any bids for funding we might make. Please help us by taking the time to complete a quick survey.”

The Scrapstore collects surplus materials and offcuts from manufacturers that might otherwise go to landfill and makes them available for education, creative activities and play. 

It also provides a shop selling new arts and crafts materials as well as running creative workshops and hiring equipment.  Members pay an annual fee and pay as they go for materials.

The survey takes five minutes and is found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/scrapstore

Everyone who completes this survey has the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win a great prize kindly donated by Lush.