A Salford creative sustainability studio has appealed for donations to help prevent them from closure this February.
The studio Re:Play creative initiative by Take Action Together that runs in Salford Quays run a series of workshops and events to raise awareness of sustainability and environmentalism in the local community.
The studio sessions held in Salford focus on upcycling and reusing scrap materials to turn into art – Recycle for Greater Manchester has funded the project, but without further financial support the studio faces closure in mid-February.
The creative sustainability studio has already received 12 per cent of their goal which stands at £3,500.
Since beginning the fundraiser the studio have since stated that they are “incredibly grateful, and we’re bloody chuffed we’ve got this far”, for the support that they have received from the GoFundMe.
The Re:Play creative initiative is offering a range of rewards for pledging financial support to the project through donations, including scrap play hampers, school group workshops and private birthday parties.
Recycle for Greater Manchester has funded the project, but without further financial support the studio faces closure in mid-February.
The studio was “founded by strong women who are passionate advocates for freedom, equality, and the planet”, wanting to promote their ideals and values through offering their creative workshops.
The studio also works with local businesses to divert waste that would otherwise go to landfill and encourages residents to donate household waste.
Co-Director at Take Action Together, Fay Watts, said: “It’s about rethinking waste, inspiring future generations to tackle the climate crisis, and building a stronger, greener community in Salford”.
The initiative opened only two months ago, welcoming an average of 76 participants per week in the first six weeks of their opening.
And since the announcement of the financial worries projections have shown that over 1000 people could be reached if the project stays open for three more months.
Originally, the project was supposed to be a short-term initiative, but the team has said the “educational, creative, and sustainable impact has been so profound that the team at Re:Play cannot bear to see the project close its doors.”
As Co-Director, Ema Couteleau-Charlton added: “We’ve seen first-hand the impact that this project has had in such a short space of time.
“We really don’t want to close the doors this soon. Every pledge, no matter the size, helps us keep this vital resource alive”.
To pledge your support and help Re:Play continue its mission, visit the fundraiser here.
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