Mission statement: At the Forest Upcycling Project our vision is to provide employment for vulnerable people and affordable household goods. We support this vision by selling and reusing donated items, training vulnerable people through work experience and accredited courses, and upcycling products by working with craftspeople willing to share their skills. We also offer gardening services, house moves, house clearances and refurbished bikes to provide additional employment opportunities. 

The project has various main strands:

1. Reselling household items which have been donated at affordable prices. 
2. Upcycling items of furniture to sell in our showrooms.
3. Training young people (NEETs) with the skills needed for full-time employment.
4. Providing maximum positions of paid employment and volunteer opportunities for those who have disabilities, are disadvantaged, or would struggle to maintain regular employment.

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“Great place to buy furniture, lots of very nice tables, wardrobes and desks among lots of other things. Large collection of chairs upstairs and a large selection of really nice plates and crockery. The pieces are priced quite cheap but also fairly priced as well and all proceeds go towards charity. Also has a lot of children’s toys and clothes upstairs so a great place to go for them.” Google review

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“Popped in today to kit out my new place, as a new graduate this was perfect, found some amazing buys and the guys were so helpful! Unfortunately, couldn’t fit it all in the car, so they’ve kept it safe to pick up another day! So helpful and friendly, would highly recommend!” J Facebook.

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“Loads of choice, great for picking up a bargain and doing some good at the same time. Don’t haggle people, it’s for charity! Round it up -x-“ Google review

The project has various main strands:

1. Reselling household items which have been donated at affordable prices. 
2. Upcycling items of furniture to sell in our showrooms.
3. Training young people (NEETs) with the skills needed for full time employment.
4. Providing  maximum positions of paid employment and volunteer opportunities for those who have disabilities, are disadvantaged, or would struggle to maintain regular employment.

The Forest Upcycling Project is a Registered Charity No. 1158797 with its objectives being:

1. To relieve poverty for families and individuals in need by providing furniture or other goods at a highly reduced rate or, in extreme cases, free of charge.
2. To advance education and employment opportunities for people who are unemployed, vulnerable, disadvantaged or otherwise in need, to equip them with the skills necessary to be able to find employment.
3. To protect and preserve the environment for the public benefit and future generations by the promotion of waste reduction, re-use, reclamation, recycling and use of recycled products.

THE FUNDS WE RAISE FROM THE SALES OF FURNITURE ARE USED TO CREATE PAID EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED EXTRA SUPPORT IN GETTING INTO WORK.   UPCYCLE NOW EMPLOYS 41 PEOPLE FROM THE FOREST OF DEAN, CHEPSTOW  and SWINDON AREAS.

Collection and Delivery – We provide an efficient collection and delivery service.

The repair, refurbishment and re-use of furniture  – Our small warehouse allows us to undertake not only running repairs but also refurbishment and repairs where economic to do so.  It is planned to use volunteers which will share their skills with other volunteers.

The testing and recycling of electrical goods – We use a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT) to undertake our own testing rather than buy in the services of a qualified electrician. We also check any electrical device to make sure it functions properly.

Household clearance and local moving service – It is envisaged that this service may be needed when an elderly relative is moving to a nursing home or has died and a prompt response is required.  Within the Forest there is also a demand for low cost removal service as residents move from council provided temporary accommodation into permanent housing.

Training and placements for NEETs – Through training and practical experience we are able to offer volunteers and people who are placed with us a range of opportunities to make a recognisable and measurable contribution to their local community.

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