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Shop and Office

Shop and Office
2C Bakers Ave
London, E17 9AW

Open for retail Fridays 10-4.30 and Saturdays 10-2.

Tel: 020 8539 3856

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Warehouse

Warehouse
Unit 7, The Sidings
London, E11 1HD

Open for retail Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-4.30.

Tel: 020 8539 9076

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From waste to something wonderful 💚 This bench From waste to something wonderful 💚 This bench was made from scaffolds saved from waste sites — built to meet our customers’ needs and give materials a new life. Huge shout-out to Greg for his amazing craftsmanship 👏 and to our lovely Anita for posing for the picture! 📸 #ForestRecyclingProject #Upcycled #Sustainability #circulareconomy
✨ Creative, community-powered events are coming ✨ Creative, community-powered events are coming up – and you’re invited! 🧵 What’s happening? ✨ Come and see what participants have created during the Patch and Repurpose workshops. Ask questions, get inspired, and meet all the organisations behind the project: @forestrecyclingproject • REACT • @weconnectcommunitiescic • Local Motion Enfield • @connectnlwa @forestreetforall 📍 Community Craft Day with Patch & Repurpose Fore Street Library, 109–111 Fore St, London N18 2XF 🗓 Saturday 27 September | ⏰ 11–3 📸 Check out the photos for more info. 👋 See you there!
🎥 Behind the scenes at the warehouse! Here’s 🎥 Behind the scenes at the warehouse! Here’s Les showing us how we mix up rescued paint 🎨✨ Instead of going to waste, it gets a second life in our community. Come visit the Forest Recycling Project and grab some affordable, high-quality second-hand paint 🌍💚 🕒 Opening Times: 📍 Warehouse (Leytonstone): Tue–Thu, 10:00–4:30 📍 Shop (Walthamstow): Fri, 10:00–4:30 | Sat, 10:00–2:00 #BehindTheScenes #SustainableLiving #RecycledPaint #ForestRecyclingProject #EcoFriendly
🎥 Behind the scenes at the warehouse! Here’s 🎥 Behind the scenes at the warehouse! Here’s Les showing us how we mix up rescued paint 🎨✨ Instead of going to waste, it gets a second life in our community. Come visit the Forest Recycling Project and grab some affordable, high-quality second-hand paint 🌍💚 🕒 Opening Times: 📍 Warehouse (Leytonstone): Tue–Thu, 10:00–4:30 📍 Shop (Walthamstow): Fri, 10:00–4:30 | Sat, 10:00–2:00 #BehindTheScenes #SustainableLiving #RecycledPaint #ForestRecyclingProject #EcoFriendly
✨ Creative, community-powered events are coming ✨ Creative, community-powered events are coming up – and you’re invited! 🫵😉 ❗️This Saturday, we’d love to welcome everyone who’s passionate about mending, fixing clothes, and repurposing textiles to join us at Fore Street Library, Upper Edmonton. Over the past couple of months, together with the community group REACT, we’ve been running a pilot workshop called Patch and Repurpose. After its success, we’re excited to invite you to our Open Day – where you can meet our FRP's textile mentor Penny, the amazing women behind REACT, and our founder, the North London Waste Authority, who made it all possible. ✨ Come and see what participants have created during the Patch and Repurpose workshops. Ask questions, get inspired, and meet all the organisations behind the project: @forestrecyclingproject • REACT • @weconnectcommunitiescic • Local Motion Enfield • @connectnlwa 🧵What happens during Patch & Repurpose workshops? You’ll learn the basics of hand-sewing, mending, and embroidery in a friendly, hands-on environment. The sessions are free and fun, and no experience is required! If you have any questions, the open day is a perfect opportunity to get answers and sign up for the next workshop. 📍 Community Craft Day with Patch & Repurpose Fore Street Library, 109–111 Fore St, London N18 2XF 🗓 Saturday 27 September | ⏰ 11–3 📸 Check out the photos for more info. 👋 See you there! #CommunityCraftDay #RepairCafe #EnfieldEvents #FriernBarnet #LearnNewSkills #SustainableLiving #MendAndMakeDo
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT... ​ Reuse and Repair Fair JOIN US FOR THE NEXT... ​ Reuse and Repair Fair SATURDAY 20 September, 1-5pm FREE ENTRY Venue: George Tomlinson School, Harrington Rd, E11 4QN We are here to 5pm Come and check where in borough you can find reuse, repair, mending, and fixing initiatives.
♻️ Join us this Saturday for the Reuse & Repai ♻️ Join us this Saturday for the Reuse & Repair Fair! ♻️ We’ll be there with our much-loved Give & Take — and this time, you can also try out our FRP paints. 🎨💚 PAINT GIVE AWAY We’ll be giving away paint for free — but only at this fair, only what we bring, and only while stocks last! What can you bring for our Give & Take? ✔️ Gently used clothes, toys, books, arts & crafts ✔️ Crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils ✔️ Small electricals (PAT-tested on the day) ✔️ Garden tools & houseplants 🌱 ✔️ Bikes, accessories, mirrors, frames, etc. ❌ Please note: we cannot accept VHS tapes, CDs/DVDs, mattresses, large furniture, white goods, broken/dirty items, or underwear. ❗️♻️Rule: If you want to give something away, first ask yourself: Would I give this to a friend? If yes → it’s also suitable for us. If no → please bin or recycle it instead. Not sure how to dispose of it? Visit our friend’s website @connectnlwa for guidance. 📍 Reuse & Repair Fair 🗓️ Saturday 20 September | 1–5 PM 📌 George Tomlinson School, Harrington Rd, E11 4QN 💸 Free entry Come along, swap, share, and give pre-loved items a new home! 🌍💛 @artillery_arts @walthamstowtoylibrary @lbwalthamforest @forestwinese17
🌍💚 A massive thank you to @cotswooddoor  f 🌍💚 A massive thank you to @cotswooddoor  for their generous donation of paint! Thanks to their support, we’ve saved over 200 tins from going to landfill 🙌 Instead, this paint is now available through FRP, giving customers the chance to buy quality second-hand paint at affordable prices 🖌️✨ We love working with sustainable organisations that help us reduce waste and give resources a second life. 🎨 Come see our range of colours now in stock: 📍 FRP Warehouse & Shop Unit 7, The Sidings, London, E11 1HD 🕒 Open: Tues–Thurs, 10am–4:30pm 📞 020 8539 9076 📍 FRP Shop & Office 2C Bakers Ave, London, E17 9AW 🕒 Open: Fri 10am–4:30pm | Sat 10am–2pm 📞 020 8539 3856 Together, we’re painting a greener future 🌱💪 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Reuse #Repaint #SecondHandPaint #EcoFriendly #WasteReduction #CommunitySupport #CotswoldDoorSpecialists #FRP #PaintReuse #SustainableLiving #GreenFuture #SaveFromLandfill
💚Busy September at FRP – Join Us! Hello every 💚Busy September at FRP – Join Us! Hello everyone! September is always a busy month for us at FRP, and this year is no exception. We’ve got lots of exciting events coming up, and we’d love for you to join us. Here’s what’s happening: 📅 7 September 🔧Join Enfield Tool Library during Palmers Green Festival –we will answer all your questions on ETL and the tool library. You can sign with us, too. #pgfest 🎨 Yanire’s Art Show – 4 Women in Aquelarre - Come and meet our colleague Yanire at her exhibition between 1–4pm at Winns Gallery, Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park, E17 5JW 📅 20 September 🎉 5th Birthday of Walthamstow Tool Library – Celebrate with us at 2a Priory Court, E17 5LS. ♻️ Waltham Forest Reuse & Repair Fair – This month’s fair takes place at George Tomlinson School, Harrington Rd, E11 4QN. Alongside our usual Give & Take, we’ll also be running a FREE ❗️Paint Giveaway! Perfect if you’ve got a project coming up and want to try reclaimed paint. 📅 27 September 🧵 Patch & Repurpose Celebration – Join us at Living Room Library, Fore Street, Upper Edmonton, N18 2XF for a showcase of the amazing work created in our Patch & Repurpose workshops with our fabric mentor, Penny. ✨ You’ll also be able to sign up for future free sewing workshops in Upper Edmonton and Waltham Forest. Learn to visibly mend, upcycle, and create simple textile items at home – skills that are not only useful but empowering! By extending the life of textiles, we help reduce household waste and keep fabric out of landfills and incineration. 👉 For events times and more details, sign up for our newsletter or keep an eye on our page. We can’t wait to see you this September – let’s celebrate, repair, reuse, and reduce waste together! 💚♻️ #backtoschool2025 #September #charityevents #FRPReclaimed #FRP #walthamstowlife #walthamstowartist #edmonton #e17
Good morning! It’s the last week of the summer Good morning! It’s the last week of the summer holidays – the perfect time to give your child’s room a fun refresh. 🎨✨ Whether you’re after bright colours, soft magnolia, crisp whites, or a bold splash of something playful – we’ve got it all! 🌈 And remember: the walls don’t need to be just one colour… ✨ Paint the ceiling too. ✨ Give each wall its own shade. ✨ Create texture with a sponge or cloth. ✨ Get creative with masking tape – build colourful bricks or geometric patterns. ✨ Involve your kids – paint flowers, trees, animals… even the sky on the ceiling! 💫 💡 Paints start from just £2–£3 per litre 💡 Every tin is checked with you on-site 💡 Our team knows all about paint, painting & decorating – so if you’ve got questions, the warehouse is the place to be over the next three days. Let’s make your child’s room shine with colour and imagination before school starts again! 💛 You can visit us at both our PAINT locations: WAREHOUSE (Leytonstone) Unit 7, The Sidings, London, E11 1HD Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00am – 4:30pm SHOP and WORKSHOP (Walthamstow) 2C Bakers Ave, London, E17 9AW Friday: 10:00am – 4:30pm Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm (And keep sending us your #paint, #fabric and #wood creations!) Titles picture by Joanne Segars #backtoschool2025📚✏️ #kidsroomdeco #FRPReclaimed #FRPLondon #London #paintingprocess
🌟 New Stock Alert! 🌟 We've just received 🌟 New Stock Alert! 🌟 We've just received a fresh delivery of long reclaimed scaffolding boards at FRP! 🙌 If you've been looking for 2.4m, 3.0m, or 3.5m lengths — now’s your chance! Those are fantastic for raised beds. 📍 Available at our Leytonstone warehouse Just pop in and ask a member of staff for help. Boards are sold as seen – no cutting or sanding on-site.❗️ 🪵 Specs: • Thickness: ~3.5 cm • Width: 21.5–22 cm • Length: You choose from what’s available ————— ✂️ Need boards cut to size or sanded? No problem — we’ve got you covered at our Walthamstow site! 1️⃣ Email your request to scaff@frpuk.org with exact measurements❗️ 2️⃣ Get an auto-reply with prices & FAQs 3️⃣ We’ll send a quote and notify you when your order is ready for collection. 📍 Collection point: 2c Bakers Ave, Walthamstow E17 🚚 Please note: we do not offer delivery❗️ ✨ Check out the photos to see how the boards look when sanded and oiled! 💻 Full pricing info available at: www.frpuk.org/wood ♻️ Reuse. Repurpose. Reimagine. #ReclaimedWood #ScaffoldingBoards #FRPUK #SustainableLiving #DIYProjects #Woodworking #EastLondonBuilders #Leytonstone #Walthamstow #CircularEconomy
🎨 Giving Paint a Second Life – and Homes a Fr 🎨 Giving Paint a Second Life – and Homes a Fresh Start! 🏠 We’re proud to be part of something truly meaningful. As a paint reuse organisation, we collect leftover paint from waste sites, reclaim it, and offer it at affordable prices—reducing waste and brightening homes across our community. Recently, our reclaimed paint was used by the amazing team at Helping Hands, a local charity that renovates homes for people in need. Together, we helped transform a house into a safe, welcoming space for its residents. ✅ Reclaimed paint = less waste 🌍 ✅ Affordable solution for community projects ✅ Supporting charities that make a real difference Thank you, Helping Hands, for the incredible work you do—and thank you to our customers for choosing reused paint and supporting a sustainable future. #PaintReuse #SustainableLiving #HelpingHandsCharity #CommunityRenovation #ReclaimedPaint #EcoFriendlyDecor
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  • About Us
    • Team
    • Strategy
    • Annual Reports and Accounts
  • Community Work
    • Waltham Forest Reuse and Repair Directory
    • Green Champions
    • Patch and Repurpose – teaching sewing skills
    • Greening Projects
    • Zero waste hub
    • WTL Summer Activity Grants
  • Paint
  • Wood
  • Fabric
  • Tool Libraries
    • Walthamstow Tool Library
    • Palmers Green Tool Library
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer
    • Green Champions Foundation
    • Work with us
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Find Us
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