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Conrad restores vintage toys and electronics for his customers

Why Toy Restoration Is the Heart of a More Meaningful, Pre-Loved Christmas

This Christmas, toy restorer Conrad is bringing nostalgia back to life. From childhood classics to long-forgotten favourites, he’s helping customers like Andy give extra special gifts this year.
Ron in his workshop at British Music Service

The Sound of Remembrance: How The British Music Service keeps musical instruments alive

Ron from The British Music Service loves to honour history through musical instrument repair. Find out how Ron restores brass and woodwind with care, skill and deep respect for musicians and their stories.
Fabric wrapped present decorated with winter shrubery and berries collected from the garden

How to Have a Sustainable Christmas This Year

Your sustainable Christmas starts now. From supporting local businesses and choosing thoughtful gifts to embracing second-hand treasures and eco-friendly wrapping, our tips help you reduce waste, save money and make the holidays truly meaningful.
Elegantly restored black Arts & Crafts sideboard by Creampot Furnishings
Glynnes from Creampot Furnishings with some of her restored wooden furniture

The art of furniture restoration: Inside Creampot Furnishings’ world of repair and reinvention

Step inside the world of Creampot Furnishings, where furniture restoration and repair is a true art form. See how Glynnes and Adrian breathe new life into every creation.
Handmade ghost decorations made for Halloween

Spooktacular Sustainability: Why You Should Reuse, Repair and Rethink Your Halloween

Get inspired for a greener Halloween! Discover how to create sustainable Halloween costumes and plastic-free decorations using what you already have. From clever costume swaps to DIY home décor ideas, make your spooky season fun, affordable, and eco-friendly - without costing the planet. 🎃🌍
Celebrate the power and joy of repair with us this International Repair Day

Fixing Our Future: Why International Repair Day Matters

Celebrate International Repair Day and discover why fixing what we already own matters for our planet, our communities and our wallets. From practical repair tips to ways you can get involved, explore how you can find trusted UK repair experts and join the growing repair movement. Let’s fix our future, one item at a time.
Pile of unwanted tech in landfill site

The E-Waste Tipping Point: Microsoft’s Windows 10 Support Ends, and 400 Million PCs Could Become Waste

Exploring the UK’s e-waste challenge, the impact of Microsoft ending Windows 10 support, and how we can fight planned obsolescence through repair, recycling, and circular solutions. Discover hopeful stories, innovative UK recyclers, and practical steps for a sustainable digital future.
Sole of leather shoe being repaired by shoe cobbler

Why Repairing Your Shoes Could Help Solve the UK’s Growing Waste Problem

Discover how repairing your shoes can help tackle the UK’s growing footwear waste problem. Learn practical tips to extend the life of your shoes, reduce landfill waste, lower carbon emissions, and support local cobblers - all while making a positive impact on the environment.
Textiles dumped in landfill

The True Cost of Fast Fashion – Why Repair Matters More Than Ever

Discover the hidden costs of fast fashion. From £20 t-shirts that pay workers just pennies, to the environmental damage caused by textile waste and pollution, cheap clothing comes at a high price. This Sustainable Fashion Week, learn why repairing and caring for your clothes is a powerful way to fight waste, support fair labour, and build a truly sustainable wardrobe.
A selection of people collecting items to recycle and donate

Recycle Week 2025: The Power of Recycling and Donating

Recycle Week 2025 is the perfect time to rethink waste and embrace more sustainable choices. Discover how recycling and donating unwanted items can cut landfill waste, protect the planet, and support communities across the UK.

Muse Bespoke Upholstery: Where craftsmanship meets contemporary design

Meet Toby from Muse Bespoke Upholstery – the master upholsterer turning cherished furniture into bespoke showpieces. From antique chairs to custom ottomans, his craftsmanship transforms homes. Read his inspiring story and see why design lovers can’t get enough.
repair artists mending

18 Repair Categories. One Powerful Mission.

Every day, 35,500 repairable items are thrown away. From shoes to sofas, watches to wardrobes, repair changes everything. Explore 18 repair categories and join the movement that’s giving our things a second life.
Tablet showing the Find A Repairer page on We Are Repairs

The ultimate guide to our 18 repair categories – from shoes to sofas

From shoes to sofas, jewellery to classic cars - our ultimate guide reveals the 18 repair categories you didn’t know existed. Find out what can be fixed, restored and loved again instead of thrown away.
Wembley Stadium pitch prior to a football match

Why You Should Keep Your Old Football Shirt This Premier League Season

With the Premier League season kicking off on 15th August, think twice before buying a new shirt. Discover the astonishing environmental impact of football kits and why keeping your old shirt in use is the greener choice.
Wooden and upholstered fast furniture lying discarded in a pile.

What is ‘Fast Furniture’ and how do we avoid it?

Fast furniture is costing us more than money. Learn how to spot it, avoid it, and choose repair and restoration instead - for a home that’s sustainable, soulful, and built to last.
Elegantly restored black Arts & Crafts sideboard by Creampot Furnishings

Did you know?

There are Repair Cafe’s and Groups based all over the UK? You can take your broken items to be fixed by these friendly teams, at a location near you.