A little about us —
who we are and what we do.
We are a charity based in South Bristol.
We offer training to young people and those wishing to re-enter the world of work.
-
construction,
-
gardening,
-
and furniture restoration.
The three platforms of our activity are:
Re:build is our construction project. We do building work, chiefly for community organisations and vulnerable members of the community. This gives meaningful occupation to young people aged 16-25 who are not engaged in suitable education, training, or work programmes, and increases their levels of confidence and skill.
Our gardening project is re:grow. It has the same aims as our construction project, but focuses on 14-19 year olds unable to attend full time education. We engage them in tending gardens for the elderly or disabled in the South Bristol area. With grant aid, we care for around 70 gardens each year. We also help to maintain some public areas, such as the grounds at the Knowle West Health Park.
We run a shop on Filwood Broadway under the banner of re:store. We accept furniture donated by the community, and in our workshop, an experienced woodworker guides young people in repairing, renovating, or revamping it. This furniture then goes back to our shop for sale. Some of the bigger and more interesting items are also offered for sale on line. Through this project, young people excluded from school or placed on a reduced curriculum gain skills in carpentry and renovation as well as sales. Even more important, they interact positively with their community and gain in self esteem.