Repair Cafe Wales opens & supports repair cafés in Wales and beyond
We are a registered charity dedicated to creating a culture of repair and reuse, to encourage communities that want to work towards a more Circular Economy. Directly addressing the ever-growing emergency of unsustainable growth in landfill and waste.
Our Vision
‘A society empowered to work together to reduce waste, share skills, and strengthen our communities’
Our Values
Waste Reduction
Repair cafes help household items be used for longer rather than throwing them away. This reduces the volume of raw materials and energy needed to make new products. It cuts CO2 emissions by reusing instead of manufacturing new products.
Sharing Skills
By promoting a repairing culture and inviting each one of our visitors to sit with a volunteer repairer, repair cafes show appreciation for the people who have practical knowledge and ensure these valuable skills are getting passed on.
Community Connection
Repair cafes promote social cohesion in the community by connecting local residents from very different backgrounds and with different motives with each other through an inspiring and low-key event.
Repair Cafe Wales Core Team
The core working team for Repair Cafe Wales.
Partners
We work closely with the organisations below in a number of ways including co-hosting events, fixing / donating / borrowing items, mentoring, managing time credit schemes, analysing repair data, upskilling individuals, hosting repair cafés, providing volunteering opportunities and working together to promote the ‘make do and mend’ culture.
