The Renew Hub at Trafford Park is helping to build Greater Manchester’s circular economy by reusing and repurposing items donated by residents, which are then sold in the three Renew shops. All of the money raised from the sale of items goes back to good causes: £100,000 every year to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity focused on reducing homelessness, and £220,000 every year to the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund

The space offers training in green skills such as electrical repair, furniture upcycling and bicycle repair

To date, 217 tonnes of pre-loved items have been sold in three Renew shops located on recycling centres in Oldham, Trafford and Salford , giving these items a new lease of life and providing good-quality items at a low cost for residents. More than 50 tonnes have also been donated direct from the Hub to various charities across Greater Manchester who offer furniture packs at little to no cost to those most in need.

All of the money raised from the sale of items goes back to good causes within Greater Manchester, with contractual commitments to donate £100,000 every year to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity focused on reducing homelessness, and £220,000 every year to the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) Community Fund.

The Hub also houses pods that help to repair white goods and small electrical appliances, restore and upcycle furniture, and bicycle repair and maintenance. These are run in partnership with qualified organisations, who are also able to provide workshops and train apprentices and volunteers in these vital skills in the green recovery.

The Hub will continue to evolve over the coming year, with a click and collect service to launch in the summer.