Plymouth Scrapstore CIC is a non-profit organisation and social enterprise on Union Street in Stonehouse, Plymouth, at PL1 3HB. It began as a project within the Plymouth Play Association, which was established 30 years ago, and became a Community Interest Company in 2011. Its focus is practical: collecting materials that might otherwise go to landfill and making them available for creative projects, play and community work.
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Inside, the stock changes from day to day. You may find cardboard, paper, textiles, paint, corks, wool, cardboard tubes, mesh and gauze, along with other reusable materials. The shop is open to the public, while members receive discounted prices and additional benefits; a membership fee is needed to access those discounts. Prices depend on the material and what is available, so it is difficult to give a single typical price range. The organisation also offers workshops for craft enthusiasts and resource hire, making it useful for students, artists, makers, play workers, community projects, voluntary organisations and small businesses.
The atmosphere is centred on hands-on creativity rather than a fixed retail range. Its approach is based on the 5Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, repair and refuse, alongside values of honesty, inclusivity and collaboration. The site has accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and a gender-neutral bathroom. Google Maps currently shows a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 70 reviews, although opening details and stock can change, so checking before travelling is sensible. As of Friday 6 November 2026, the listed hours are Monday to Wednesday, 10:00–16:00, and Thursday, 10:00–18:00; it is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plymouth Scrapstore CIC is also accredited with the Plymouth Charter and listed in AccessArt’s UK scrapstore directory.
Published Date
6 November 2026
