Reuse and Repair
Charity Shops/Community Organisations:
British Heart Foundation (Truro)
https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/find-bhf-near-you/truro-furniture-electrical-store
Cornish Hospice Care (Falmouth, Penryn & Truro)
https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/shop-cornwall/store-finder/falmouth-lifestyle/ (Falmouth)
https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/shop-cornwall/store-finder/penryn-homestyle/ (Penryn)
https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/shop-cornwall/store-finder/truro-homestyle/ (Truro)
Hidden Help
Hidden Help’s aim is to reach families who have ‘fallen through the net’. By collecting donations of unwanted, but still serviceable household goods the charity is able to repair as necessary, up-cycle, and redistribute to those who are in urgent need.
https://hiddenhelp.org/ (situated in Bissoe – between Falmouth and Truro) they are also on facebook
Re-Store Truro
Helping those on low incomes in the local community to set up home with the household essentials they need. Donations of reusable furniture, appliances, linen and crockery are welcome.
Contact the City of Life Church, Truro on 01872 241984
or call Chris on 07597 983562. Collection can be arranged.
Also see Repair Cafes and Freegle and LETS
n.b. Some of the above services may be on hold due to the ongoing pandemic – please check with the organisations concerned through their website and/or by phone
November 2022
TGtW: Working Towards a Local Circular Economy