The Beneficial Foundation's Materials Bank and Craft Centre is one of the largest and most successful Scrap Stores within the UK, having a membership in excess of 1,000 groups, including schools, colleges, community and voluntary groups accessing its extensive range of donated products, including paper, fabric, plastics and many more non-toxic items. Members can reuse items for a small annual fee. The Centre also has a Craft Shop, which is open to non-members as well as members and a Cafe serving hot drinks and food.

The Centre also provides a working environment to provide valuable work experience to our Trainees and Volunteers, with the assistance of our staff, in a wide range of areas and activities. Overall helping to improve their confidence, self-esteem and communication skills, thus prevent social isolation.

We have 7 x different categories of membership, dependant upon the size and operation of your organisation, ranging from £15.00 to £350.00 (inc. VAT) for an annual membership. This is a one off fee paid every year, and entitles you to access the Materials Bank and its materials.

DON'T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT OUR FRIENDS LOYALTY SCHEME WHEN JOINING THE MATERIALS BANK!

OPENING TIMES
Mondays & Tuesdays 9.15am to 5.00pm
Wednesdays 9.15am to 6.00pm
Thursdays & Fridays 9.15am to 5.00pm

The Materials Bank and Craft Centre is closed on all public bank holidays
and between Christmas and New Year.

Please note that I.D. is required for all persons authorised to use each
membership, upon entry from 1 April 2009.

If you are a potential donor company that has some materials they would like to donate,
please contact our Warehouse Team on either 023 92830056 or e-mail.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to visit the Materials Bank and Craft Centre to aid your decision, then please do not hesitate to contact Sam Burridge on 023 92830056 or e-mail. We can arrange an appointment for your visit and/or send you an information/membership application pack.

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Last updated on Thursday 5 August 2010 at 3.52pm