A Special Visit to a School in the Dominican Republic
I recently had the pleasure of visiting a small school in a remote village in the Dominican Republic, and it was truly a heart-warming experience.
Thanks to Work and Play Scrapstore, I was able to bring a suitcase full of supplies, stationery, paper, pens, glitter, PVA glue, and lots of other creative goodies.
This little school, with only around 80 children, welcomed every item with huge smiles and so much excitement. The teachers were incredibly grateful, and it was wonderful to see how something so simple can make such a big difference.
Moments like this remind me why reuse, creativity, and community matter so much.
🎉 Celebrating Our Work and Play Scrapstore Competition Winners! 🎉
We’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s Work and Play Scrapstore Competition — a huge congratulations to all the talented creators who took part!
🏆 Student Category Winner: Charlie Hill
Charlie impressed us with creativity, originality, and a fantastic use of reclaimed materials. Brilliant work!
🏆 Individual / Artist Winner: Sophie Cochevelou
Sophie’s piece stood out for its imagination and bold artistic vision. A truly inspiring example of sustainable creativity.
🏆 Group Category Winner: Canons House
This group delivered an outstanding collaborative project that showcased teamwork, innovation, and a strong commitment to reuse.
A massive well done to all three winners — your creativity shows just how powerful and inspiring recycled materials can be. Thank you for championing sustainability and helping us bring new life to old resources!
🎉 Honoured to Celebrate a Second-Place Win! 🌱
I’m thrilled to share that we secured 2nd place at the London Eco Champion Awards!
This recognition means a great deal not just to me, but to everyone who has supported our mission to drive meaningful, sustainable change. Being acknowledged alongside so many inspiring innovators and environmental leaders is truly motivating.
A huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners. The passion, creativity, and commitment shown across the board made the event a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we work together for a greener future.
Thank you to the London Eco Champion Awards team, the judges, and everyone who continues to support our sustainability journey.
Here’s to pushing even further, creating bigger impact, and championing a more sustainable tomorrow!
🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers! 🌟
We’re delighted to share that several of our incredible volunteers were recognised at the Wandsworth Civic Awards as Pin Badge Winners a true testament to their hard work and dedication.
✨ Lucy Barratt Charity Champion Nominee
Lucy has grown the Work and Play Scrapstore Instagram from 1,000 to an amazing 39.5k followers, helping amplify our mission and inspire thousands.
✨ Frederica Huggins & Tiah Algalarrondo Civic Recognition
Frederica and Tiah continue to show outstanding commitment to the Wandsworth community, and we’re so proud to see their efforts honoured.
Thank you, Lucy, Frederica, and Tiah, for your energy, compassion, and impact. Your recognition is truly well deserved.
THE FIRST OF OUR FOUR EVENTS CELEBRATING SUSTAINABLE SEPTEMBER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS, WITH CHILDREN QUEUING UP TO MAKE BUG HOTELS FOR THEIR GARDENS AND A FEW MAKING THEM FOR RELATIVES TOO.
ALL WERE CREATED FROM SCRAPSTORE'S UPCYCLED MATERIALS AND NATURE'S BOUNTY IN THE SHAPE OF LEAVES, TWIGS AND CONES.
THEY ALSO LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE THREE Rs:
REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE
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SUSTAINABLE SEPTEMBER WITH SCRAPSTORE
Come and celebrate SUSTAINABLE SEPTEMBER with Scrapstore on the 6th, 10th and 20th and learn about how and why we are an eco warrior
Happy volunteers on a tour of the National Theatre as a thank you during Volunteers Week
