SHRUB Coop
Can you help us create a world without waste?
Since 2013 we have…
Saved over 2,150 tonnes of carbon from being added to the atmosphere.
Supported hundreds of volunteers to gain new skills and confidence
Educated thousands of people in Edinburgh to repair and reuse things instead of needlessly throwing them away
Created a special community and friendships that will last a lifetime
Together, we are creating a world without waste. As a charity, we rely on grants and fundraising to keep going.
Over the years, our community has worked tirelessly to reduce waste on all fronts
- We’ve put thousands and thousands of good things back to use through our Swapshop and Fresher’s Freeshops.
- Food Sharing Edinburgh has saved mountains of food from an unnecessary fate in the bin and opened Scotland’s first rescued food shop!
- Our events and workshops team have upskilled the community to repair their belongings and educated people about sustainable fashion.
- The Wee Spoke Hub has helped hundreds of people fix their bikes to give them back their independence and reduce transport emissions.
Don’t just let us tell you how much impact we’ve made, here’s what our volunteers have to say.
Lucy’s story…
“I studied environmental sciences at Edinburgh and I started volunteering with SHRUB to get involved with the community and make a difference. I participated in different areas of SHRUB, from Food Sharing Edinburgh to the Marchmont End of Term Collections, and I enjoyed discovering what I was interested in. It has helped me figure out my next steps into my future.
I gained professional skills that I might not have learned at university. I was able to lead a project and organise events, I was able to facilitate workshops and teach skills that I had learned. My time at SHRUB has been invaluable and I don’t think I would be as confident as I am now if I hadn’t been part of it. SHRUB also allowed me to meet people with the same attitudes as me and same point of views, it made me feel less alone and excited to be part of the community.”
Mary's story...
Mary joined SHRUB recently after completing online climate courses that made her keen to take action. She volunteered with our end-of-term collections and Freshers Freeshop, participates in our monthly Sustainable Fashion meetings and clothes swaps, and has been a valuable mentor to those learning to sew and mend at our sewing and clothing repair sessions.
"Volunteering at SHRUB makes me feel that I’m doing something positive to combat the climate and ecological emergency and helping others to do so too. I really enjoy discussing sewing and mending projects with people who know what they want to achieve but aren’t sure how to get there… SHRUB provides the infrastructure to support individuals to do more than they could do on their own to live a sustainable life… It enables learning together... fosters a spirit of community, acceptance and inclusion, and reduces social isolation."
Donor Wall25
Otto
Thank you for everything you do... SHRUB Coop is an inspiration to us all!
Georgia Dodsworth | £15.87
I simply love the Shrub Co-op and everything you do. I desperately hope you get the funds you need to carry on and will do my best to spread the word to get people to donate, join as members and visit the shop <3
Anna | £100
Donation from Yard Sale with love x
Mary Morton | £104.36
Thank you all for all that you do to enable people to like their values.
Mary
Thank you all for all that you do.
Xin Zhang
The donation is made on behalf of Angélique Boudeau (please display Angélique Boudeau) as the donor
Anna
Donation from Vinted sales
Africa Reboto Lopez | £75
Natalia | £52.32
Hannah | £1,000
I hope this can make a small help
Heidi & Mark
Andrew | £10
Eleanor
So, so sorry to hear about the break in and I hope this helps a tiny bit x
Eleanor
So sorry to hear about the burglary! Keep up the awesome work ❤️🩹
Tom | £5.43
Merry Christmas to everyone at Shrub! Keep fighting the good fight!
Martin | £20
Whilst picking up some litter yesterday i came across a £10 note so this seemed like a good place for it
Good-Loop
Dominic
Thanks to Anna for going above and beyond to fix my son's bike at short notice
Mary Morton | £31.38
Thanks to all Shrub folks for keeping me going through lockdown.
Margaret McLeod | £10
Michael
With thanks to Mary
Heather Davies | £100
Here's to many more years working towards a circular economy - all in the company of lovely and inspirational staff and volunteers!
Catherine
Thanks to Mary, volunteering to provide our local neighbourhood in Edinburgh with face coverings, freely, I am making a contribution to Shrub.
Callum
Doing great things in the community!
Val | £20
With grateful thanks to Jo Elston for making the face masks.