The ReSTORE Dartington Is Now Closed

It is with great sadness that we have now closed the ReStore.

Unfortunately, it was not financially viable to continue.

We delayed the closure and were supportive of a volunteer group taking over the project however, this has not happened.

Our other ReFurnish stores across Devon continue to thrive and will be serving the local community as always. To buy or donate furniture or other household goods in the Dartington/Totnes area please contact our Totnes shop.

Testimonials

“I learnt some new skills – upholstery / sanding and polishing furniture. It gave me the confidence to try things at home that I wouldn’t have done otherwise. It was a peaceful escape from day to day life!”
Clare, ReSTORE volunteer, 2015

“It gives me such a sense of satisfaction to see these old family treasures restored! I feel that this is what I’ve been keeping them for all these years! They were a project – I wanted to give them a new life, and now The ReSTORE has done that – and they’re finding good homes as well – fantastic!”
Eleanor, donator to the project, 2016

“I have had art agents, exhibitions, commissions in London and abroad. I have though, never felt so at home as in The ReSTORE”
Iacinta, displaying Artist at The ReSTORE, 2016

“We came to the Repair Café with some much loved but broken furniture. With expert help I now have an amazing chair and restore vintage box which gives me great joy. The team are so helpful and friendly and I learnt valuable new skills”
Ross, Repair Cafe participant, 2016

“We are spending time on craft projects in the atmosphere of creativity, concentration and friendly chatter. It’s a great way to spend time whilst having a go at something new and getting help on the way, and finding you’re hooked!”
Pascal, Creative Wednesdays participant, 2016

“The creative nature of the project brings satisfaction and enjoyment to the volunteers’ experience. Volunteers repeatedly mentioned the inclusivity of the project as one of it’s strengths and clearly feel heard and valued….many mentioned the benefits they derived from working with, learning from and meeting many different people. The enthusiasm for the ‘reuse/recycling’ mission is also a strong common motivation for being involved”
Independent evaluation of volunteering at The ReSTORE. Emma Croft, Devon County Council Reuse Office, Feb 2016