Last year we loaned one of our fleet vans to Plymouth Scrapstore for a trial for 12 months to help them with their community work after their van had broken down. Now, 15 months later, we’re pleased to say we’ve donated the van to the community project.
Plymouth Scrapstore is a local community project which plays a role in delivering playful creativity and promoting play through craft and sustainability throughout Plymouth.
They provide a large variety of second-hand resources, which has positively impacted the lives of many individuals.
Nick Jackson, Executive Director of Business Services & Development, Peter Jackson, Fleet Manager, and Graham Rothwell, Head of Strategic Procurement, decided to donate the vehicle to the Scrapstore free of charge permanently, as it had served its purpose at PCH and could be given a second life within the community.
Nick Jackson, Plymouth Community Homes added, "The Scrapstore is a real gem for the local communities on Union Street and the wider Stonehouse and Devonport areas, and also attracts people from across the city. The van allows a treasure trove of goodies to be taken to further out communities and to organised events.
“It is one of our older vans that we are replacing, but it holds a much higher value for the Scrapstore. Having loaned it to them for over a year, it felt like an easy step to gift it to them and fits in with our support for an area where many of our residents live. By donating one of our vans, we aim to support their endeavours and help further their mission of building a stronger, more sustainable community.
Joy from Play Scrapstore said: "A huge thank you to PCH - we couldn’t be more grateful! Our previous vehicle had broken down and we have not been able to afford a new one. If we can't collect items, we can't survive and this has put a massive strain on our ability to provide for our community.”
Peter Jackson, Plymouth Community Homes stated, "We felt that this was a good cause for PCH to be involved with, by giving back to a local charity organization that does so much for our tenants and the local community."
This partnership ensures that positive services continue to be delivered by this invaluable local community project.
