About us
Meet the team behind Birmingham Playcare Network and see what makes us tick
Who are
Birmingham PlayCare Network champions play in our city and raises the profile of play for children and playful and creative activity for people of all ages.
We promote play and creative opportunities.
What is
The scrapstore is a pay-as-you-feel craft supply shop which works to reduce the amount of material getting sent to landfill unnecessarily.
We make partnerships with local business and they donate their spare material to us. We distribute that material via our physical scrapstore and our online shop.
By shopping at The Scrapstore, you are:
finding unique and affordable craft supplies,
reducing unnecessary waste to landfill
supporting our vital work empowering families and communities
Why do we do it?
Vision
To promote both the importance of play and creative opportunities for the benefit of all, including children and young people
Mission
Our work includes;
workforce development,
advocacy of play and creativity,
removing barriers to play and creativity.
We will achieve this by working in partnership with our service users, grass roots communities and other likeminded organisations.
This will support the healthy childhood agenda and promote healthy minds.
Values
To raise the profile of play and creativity.
To foster partnerships with the play and creative sector, other agencies, groups and organisations to support the development and sustainability of quality play environments and creative opportunities for children and adults.
To embed models of good practice and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in campaigns to promote play.
To trust and respect the value of all children, young people and adults.
Discover a world of craft
Shop our online Scrapstore for unique kits.
Support local initiatives while unleashing your creativity!
