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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
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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🌿 Big news from FRP! 🌿 We're thrilled to announce 🌿 Big news from FRP! 🌿 We're thrilled to announce that the Forest Recycling Project will be taking part in Big Give's Earth Rise campaign — and we need YOUR help to make history! 🙌 Last year you helped us raise over £1,200 and this year we want to go even further. 🎯 From 22nd – 29th April, every donation we receive will be matched, meaning your support goes twice as far for forests, recycling, and the communities we serve. 💚♻️ Head to the link in our bio from 12pm on 22nd April to donate and double your impact. Let's smash last year's record together! 🌍 📸 Photos: Joanne Sergars #EarthRise #BigGive #ForestRecyclingProject #FRP #DoubleYourDonation #Fundraising #GiveBack #Sustainability #ForestForGood
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Open Morning with FRP All what you need to know ab Open Morning with FRP All what you need to know about New Fabric Project and other Opportunities with us! We would like to invite you to Open Morning where we are sharing more information about our Green Champions Programmes, especially our new Fabric Project and other ways of volunteering with us. Green Champions Programmes in Textiles and Carpentry are FRP’s ambitious and inclusive volunteering projects. We welcome everyone in this programme but especially those who might need some well-being support, confidence building, or more social interaction. Those who are lonely or isolated. When? The 16th of April at 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. Where? The meeting will take place at 2c Bakers Avenue E17 9AW Please look for the yellow door just behind the Hornbeam Café. Who can join the Open Morning? Everyone is welcome. Whether you are one of our referral partners or you would like to volunteer with us, you can come to chat with us. This is an event where we are showing everyone our workshop space, the capacity, and the accessibility of our place. You can ask us all questions and hear from the mentors how the volunteering sessions and participating in our other projects are constructed. Please note that our mentors – Penny and Greg will start the presentation at 11 am.
A couple of weeks back we had an amazing opportuni A couple of weeks back we had an amazing opportunity to advertise FRP in surrounding areas of East London to raise awareness of reclaimed paint. 🎨♻️ We would just like to say a huge thank you! To everyone involved in this project. And of course, a massive THANK YOU to our stars Les and Clive for featuring in the ad. 👏🙌👏💚 #reclaimedpaint #reusereducerecycle #PaintReuse #walthamforest
✨ The Scrap Project ✨ The Scrap Project has now c ✨ The Scrap Project ✨ The Scrap Project has now come to an end - and what a journey it has been. Through a series of workshops by Forest Recycling Project, funded by National Lottery Awards for All, our community came together to rethink waste. We were joined by an incredible group of creative, open-minded people - some experienced makers, others just starting out - all bringing their own ideas, skills, and perspectives. The atmosphere throughout the workshops was something truly special: warm, welcoming, and full of encouragement. People shared techniques, helped one another, exchanged stories, and weren’t afraid to experiment. It became a space not just for making, but for connecting, learning, and simply enjoying the process. With no strict instructions - just a simple challenge - participants transformed small fabric scraps into something meaningful. Tote bags, silk scarves, quilts, abstract pieces, and even a pouf made from small pieces of fabics began to take shape - each one completely unique. Together, we gave new life to over 4.5 kilos of fabric, showing how imagination and collaboration can turn what might be waste into something truly valuable 💚 Curious to see the results? www.frpuk.org/volunteering/scrap-project/ Want to join us? We are currently developing our new Textile Project, with plans to launch at the end of April 2026. If you’re interested in learning more, please complete the online form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with full details. You can find it on our website: https://frpuk.org/volunteering/volunteer/ - look for a Pink Button. #ScrapProject #CreativeReuse #TextileWaste #CommunityMaking
🧵💚 Fabric Sale Success! 💚🧵 A huge thank you to ev 🧵💚 Fabric Sale Success! 💚🧵 A huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent fabric sale! 🙌 Together, we saved fabric from going to WASTE ♻️ — and raised over £1300 to support FRP’s community and sustainability work! 🌍✨ A special shoutout to Anita, our amazing colleagues, and all the volunteers who helped make it happen — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💪👏 Every metre of fabric sold helps reduce waste, fund our projects, and keep materials in use for longer. #FabricSale #Sustainability #TextileReuse #WasteReduction #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendly #Upcycling #CommunitySupport #FRP #SaveFromLandfill #SustainableLiving #ReuseRecreate #GreenFuture #VolunteersRock
🎨 Production & carpentry companies — this one's fo 🎨 Production & carpentry companies — this one's for you. Every year, 55 million litres of paint goes to waste in the UK. We know you're left with leftover tins after every job. Instead of chucking them, bring them to FRP and let us redistribute them sustainably to people who actually need them. 🌱 Swipe to see how it works 👉 Please note: we charge a small fee to accept paint — we're a charity, not a waste disposal service, and this helps us keep doing what we do. 📩 For enquiries, contact us at paint@frpuk.org Tag a production or carpentry company below who needs to see this! 👇 #PaintDonation #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste #Walthamstow #E17 #ForestRecyclingProject #ConstructionWaste #CarpentryLife #ProductionCompany #PaintWaste #CharityUK #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendly #LondonCharity
Running a community project or school and need pai Running a community project or school and need paint on a budget? 🎨♻️ We've got you covered. At FRP we sell reclaimed paint — good quality, low cost, and better for the planet. Perfect for: 🏫 Schools & classrooms 🏠 Community centres & projects 🎨 Murals & art projects 🔨 Refurbs & renovations Every tin you buy is paint that would have gone to waste — so you're saving money AND helping the environment. Win win! 🌱 📍 Come find us at: 🏭 The Warehouse – Unit 7, The Sidings, E11 1HD ⏰ Tue, Wed, Thu: 10am – 4:30pm 🛍️ The Shop – 2C Bakers Ave, E17 9AW ⏰ Fri: 10am – 4:30pm | Sat: 10am – 2pm 📩 Know a school or organisation that could benefit? Tag them below 👇 #ReclaimedPaint #CommunityProjects #SchoolSupplies #BudgetPaint #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #EcoLondon #WalthamForest #ForestRecyclingProject #Sustainability
🧵✨ OUR FABRIC SALE IS BACK! ✨🧵 Mark your calendar 🧵✨ OUR FABRIC SALE IS BACK! ✨🧵 Mark your calendars — we're back with an amazing charity fabric sale you won't want to miss! 📅 Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March 📍 2c Bakers Ave, E17 9AW Here's what's waiting for you: 🎉 Brand new rolls just in 💎 Luxury designer fabrics 🏷️ 50% OFF a huge selection of existing stock All in support of a great cause — come along, stock up, and help us make a difference! We can't wait to see you there 🤍 #FabricSale #CharitySale #E17 #Walthamstow #SewingCommunity #FabricLovers #LuxuryFabric #CraftSupplies #SewingAddict #CharityEvent
So what actually is reclaimed paint? 🤔🎨 You know So what actually is reclaimed paint? 🤔🎨 You know when you finish decorating and have loads of leftover paint sitting in the garage? Most people end up taking it to their local waste site — and that's where we come in. We collect that leftover paint, check it's still good quality, and resell it to people in the community at affordable prices. No waste. No unnecessary production. Just perfectly good paint getting a second life. ♻️ It's called the circular economy — and it's one of the simplest ways we can all reduce waste together. 🌱 🛝 Shop our reclaimed paint at: 🏭 The Warehouse – Unit 7, The Sidings, E11 1HD 🛍️ The Shop – 2C Bakers Ave, E17 9AW Good for your wallet. Great for the planet. 💚 #ReclaimedPaint #WhatIsReclaimedPaint #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Sustainability #EcoLondon #WalthamForest #ForestRecyclingProject #FRP #Reuse
At last — we can feel the warm breath of spring! 🌸 At last — we can feel the warm breath of spring! 🌸 Flowers are blooming, insects are waking up, and the gardens are coming back to life. Bees, bumblebees and butterflies need these spaces, and now is the perfect time to start preparing yours. If you’re ready to get your hands dirty in your garden or allotment, we have wooden boards that are perfect for building raised beds or planters. You can buy scaffolding boards from both of our sites. 📍 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 You’ll receive 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 the photos to see how the boards look when sanded and oiled. 💻 Full pricing info: www.frpuk.org/wood And if you need tools to work with the boards, don’t forget about our tool libraries 🪏🔨🪚 Find the one closest to you: Walthamstow Tool Library 📍 2a Priory Court, E17 5LS Open: Tuesdays 4pm–7pm & Saturdays 10am–1pm or Enfield Tool Library – Palmers Green 📍 Palmers Green Library (on the right as you enter) Broomfield Ln, London N13 4EY Open: Thursdays 4pm–7pm ♻️ Reuse. Repurpose. Reimagine.
♻️ Find your nearest FRP location! We're a charit ♻️ Find your nearest FRP location! We're a charity on a mission to help London reduce, reuse and recycle — swipe through to find your closest spot and come visit us! 👇 🏭 The Warehouse – Leytonstone 📍 Unit 7, The Sidings, E11 1HD 🕐 Tue, Wed, Thu: 10am – 4:30pm 📞 020 8539 9076 🛒 Paint & scaffolding boards 🔧 Walthamstow Tool Library 📍 2a Priory Court, E17 5LS 🕐 Tue: 4pm – 7pm | Sat: 10am – 1pm 📞 07933 710644 🛒 Garden & power tools to rent 🔧 Enfield Tool Library – Palmers Green 📍 Broomfield Ln, N13 4EY 🕐 Thu: 4pm – 7pm 📞 07926 967284 🛒 Garden & power tools to rent 🛍️ The Shop – Walthamstow 📍 2C Bakers Ave, E17 9AW 🕐 Fri: 10am – 4:30pm | Sat: 10am – 2pm 📞 020 8539 3856 🛒 Wood, paint, textiles & more (This picture is credited to @joannesegars ) 💚 All purchases and rentals support our environmental and community work across London. #FRP #Reuse #Recycle #Sustainability #London #Walthamstow #Enfield #ToolLibrary #ZeroWaste #CommunityCharity
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  • About Us
    • Team
    • Strategy
    • Annual Reports and Accounts
  • Community Work
    • Waltham Forest Reuse and Repair Directory
    • Green Champions – Championing Biodiversity
    • Patch and Repurpose: Next Stitch
    • Past Projects
      • Green Champions
      • Green Champions Foundation
      • Patch and Repurpose – teaching sewing skills
      • The Scrap Project
      • Greening Projects
      • Zero waste hub
      • WTL Summer Activity Grants
  • Paint
  • Wood
  • Fabric
  • Tool Libraries
    • Walthamstow Tool Library
    • Palmers Green Tool Library
    • Tool Sharpening
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Green Champions – Championing Biodiversity
    • Work with us
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Find Us
    • Join our Mailing List
  • DONATE