Our Charity
At Dorset Scrapstore we encourage the whole community to reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle, by promoting environmental awareness and creativity.
We are always really happy to teach people - especially children - about recycling and the environment – if you’d like to plan a visit or find out more, please Contact Us.
Dorset Scrapstore
Dorset Scrapstore is a not for profit charity which relies on donations, grant funding and the efforts of a team of dedicated volunteers in order to exist.
Money from the sale of materials is put back into our operating costs, such as shop rent, salaries of our part-time employees, and the cost of running our van.
We are governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from industry, education and the voluntary sector.
the trustees
We are governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from industry, education and the voluntary sector.
Could you be a trustee for Dorset Scrapstore? We are looking to expand our board of trustees and would love to hear from anyone with a keen interest in crafting, education, a background in HR, accounts or an interest in the environment.
Carolyn
Treasurer
becca
Trustee
John
Treasurer
Sarah
Trustee
Phil
Trustee
Our history
The charity started in 1999 with the first Scrapstore opening in September 2000 at Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester.
Since then, we have been in Puddletown, Boscombe and several premises in Poole.
In August 2025 we moved to our current premises having out grown our previous home, enabling us to host more workshops in our dedicated area, provide space for use by creative people and continue to grow the community.
Our move has been very well received by new and existing members alike and we are looking forward to our most successful trading period ever!
Our values
We Celebrate Creativity
The creative spirit of our Community knows no boundaries. Members’ ideas and projects inspire us. Sharing crafting knowledge is one of the wonderful benefits of our Charity; it’s fun and highly satisfying and our Staff and Volunteers enthusiastically share our own creative skills.
We Encourage Curiosity
Exploring the Store and attending our Workshops provides a great outlet for our Members’ inquiring minds. Their desire for knowledge about crafting and inventive ways to use materials is both sparked and satisfied. Our Staff and Volunteers ask questions and gather information to ensure we are serving our community to the best of our ability.
We Value Everyone’s Contribution
The magic of Dorset Scrapstore is created through the combined brilliance of our Members, Staff, Volunteers, Trustees, Suppliers and Partners. Their individuality and diverse perspectives and skills contribute to the success and development of our Charity.
We Support Community Sustainability
Our long-established Store concept provides a facility for industrial and other waste materials to be reused rather than thrown into landfill, benefiting our Suppliers and the Community. Our Members use our materials rather than buying new, which is affordable and sustainable, as we offer materials at low cost to help support the Community to achieve its goals.
Everyone is a Customer
Our members benefit from our strong customer service ethic. Individual Members, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Clubs, Societies and other Charities, as well as the wider Community across Dorset are beneficiaries of our services. We do our utmost to provide the highest quality service in all of our dealings with internal and external customers.
Registered in England | Company Number 3870643 | Registered Charity Number 1081569