Repair Café
Bring something broken and we'll fix it together. So far that's saved over a tonne of CO₂ and £5,380. Run with Unity in Community.
From a front room in Hull to national TV
Alan has been fixing things since he was 12. In March 2020 he opened the library from home, with David as the first official borrower. Two weeks later the country locked down, so we ran click and collect from the driveway.
- 2019
Library of Stuff CIC formed
Formed on 15 August. Market research with the community and the first donated items.
- 2020
Opened from Alan's home
Opened on 8 March. Through the lockdowns we ran a Covid-safe, outdoor click and collect.
- 2022
Greenwood Avenue unit
Our first proper premises, at 372 Greenwood Avenue.
- 2024
Endike Lane community centre
A workshop, an office and neighbours next door at the food bank.
- 2026
270 Greenwood Avenue
Our home today, right at the crossroads.
Award-winning, and on national TV
BBC Make a Difference Awards: Green category winner. StartUp Awards: Social Enterprise of the Year 2023, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Seen and heard on BBC News, GB News, BBC Morning Live, BBC Look North, Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Humberside.
