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# Community Wood Recycling

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- [December 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/december-2025/) - The Value of Making: Why Hands-On Work Matters. Real-world activities can be an antidote to aspects of life that feel detached or isolating, and our workshops offer a human-centred way to turn waste materials into a shared source of learning and pride for our staff, our volunteers, and our customers. We also look at Solo Wood Recycling, which worked with Opportunity Kensington this July to help transform the gardens at St Mary Abbots School into a thriving habitat for pollinators as part of the 'Pollinator Pathmaker' initiative.
- [Bringing colour and sustainability to Charing Cross station with Glasgow Wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/bringing-colour-and-sustainability-to-charing-cross-station-with-glasgow-wood/) - As part of ScotRail’s Adopt-a-Station initiative, international consultancy COWI commissioned Glasgow Wood to build some brightly coloured raised beds and barrel trains. With the help of Alzheimer Scotland and St. Patrick’s Primary School (COWI’s nominated charity and school partners for the Glasgow office), they’ve brought colour and character to the station platform and stairwells. COWI’s
- [The Wood Shack Named Community Business of the Year at the 2025 Social Economy Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-wood-shack-named-community-business-of-the-year-at-the-2025-social-economy-awards/) - Congratulations to Community Wood Recycling member Jericho, who run our Birmingham based wood recyclers The Wood Shack, for being named Community Business of the Year at the 2025 Social Economy Awards. This award recognises their work in breaking down complex barriers to employment and giving people a chance to make a meaningful difference. The Wood
- [Morgan Sindall Award for EMERGE](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/morgan-sindall-award-for-emerge/) - Congratulations to the team at our Manchester wood recyclers EMERGE who have won a Climate Action Award from Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure in their 2025 North West Supply Chain Awards. EMERGE has worked with Morgan Sindall on a number of recycling challenges; recycling almost 200 items of office furniture from its offices in Salford
- [New Life Wood celebrate partnership with Cygnet Healthcare](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-life-wood-celebrate-partnership-with-cygnet-healthcare/) - New Life Wood have celebrated two years of partnership with Cygnet Healthcare, a leading provider of health and social care to adults. Two individuals from the Cygnet residential service in Essex have been carving out new skills alongside skilled mentors – learning traditional woodworking techniques and creating handmade pieces from recycled wood. Cygnet explains: “This
- [Christmas at Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/christmas-at-community-wood-recycling/) - Across the country our teams are working hard to use the wood they’ve saved from the waste stream to give their local communities a more sustainable Christmas. At this time of year our work to combat loneliness and isolation is more important than ever, and every collection we make and item we sell helps our
- [Chippenham Town Council Runs Free Wildflower Stall](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/chippenham-town-council-runs-free-wildflower-stall/) - Chippenham Town Council ran a free wildflower stall in partnership with local groups including Wiltshire Wood Recycling, as part of their Community Environmental Forum, distributing over 300 perennial plants to local residents to plant in their own gardens. The most in-demand plants included Meadow’s Cranesbill and Field Scabious, which have beautiful purple flowers that bloom
- [Community Wood Recycling wins Wates Sustainability award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-wins-sustainability-award/) - We were honoured to be named as winners in the sustainability category of the Wates Group North West Supply Chain Awards 2024. The wonderful trophies were made by our Wolverhampton-based community wood recyclers Wood Saints, part of All Saints Action Network. Here's our Customer Account Manager for Wates Ed Barber with our award.
- [NCWRP is named UK's fastest growing social enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-is-named-uks-fastest-growing-social-enterprise/) - The NCWRP came out top on the recently compiled RBS SE100 fastest growing social enterprise index. We were also narrowly pipped to the post of being named the inaugural RBS SE100 growth champion at a prestigious awards ceremony in London on June 9th. We would like to congratulate Mow & Grow for deservedly winning the
- [Oxford Wood Recycling named Overall winner of the European Social Firm of the Year 2010 by Social Firms Europe.](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-named-overall-winner-of-the-european-social-firm-of-the-year-2010-by-social-firms-europe/) - Oxford Wood Recycling creates jobs and training opportunities for those with disabilities and the long-term unemployed. It aims to reduce, reuse and recycle wood and timber - helping to reduce the amount of 'waste' wood currently sent to landfill. Started 5 years ago, OWR meet an environmental and social bottom line and have almost tripled
- [NCWRP gains the Social Enterprise Mark](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-gains-the-social-enterprise-mark/) - The NCWRP has just been awarded the prestigious Social Enterprise Mark. The Mark identifies businesses that meet defined criteria for social enterprise. The Mark offers consumers an instantly recognisable logo that represents enterprises working for social and environmental aims, trading to benefit people and the planet. For more information see: http://www.socialenterprisemark.org.uk/
- [Happy Christmas, Your Royal Highness](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/happy-christmas-your-royal-highness/) - Wates Group have been leading the way in developing links between the construction industry and social enterprise, and we very much value the support they have given us at Community Wood Recycling. They have now been recognised for this work with the award of The Queens Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development.
- [Wood Recycling Business of the Year!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-recycling-business-of-the-year/) - We are delighted to have been named Wood Recycling Business of the Year at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste - a great achievement from everyone in the network.
- [Reseiclo Community Wood Recycling – Winners in Wales](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reseiclo-community-wood-recycling-winners-in-wales/) - Many congratulations to South Wales wood recyclers Reseiclo who were named winners in the Environmental category of the Social Business Wales Awards 2018.
- [Community Wood Recycling in top 100 UK social enterprises for the 4th year running](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-in-the-top-100-uk-social-enterprises-for-the-4th-year-running/) - We are very proud to be selected to the 2022 NatWest and Pioneers Post SE100 list as one of the top 100 social enterprises in the UK for the fourth year running.
- [NCWRP wins University of Brighton Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-wins-university-of-brighton-award/) - In the Research and Innovation Awards 2009, the Student and Graduate award for Social Enterprise was won by the NCWRP for our work towards developing an online catalogue of recycled wood products.The winning team consisted of Aneta Smaga (an NCWRP intern), Alasdair Walmsley (our assistant Director) and Stewart Walton (the products designer at the Hastings
- [Success at the National Recycling Awards!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/success-at-the-national-recycling-awards/) - We are delighted to announce that NCWRP has been named Materials Recycler of the Year (SME) at this year’s National Recycling Awards for our National Builders Collection Scheme! This prestigious award is a fantastic endorsement of the service we provide and the hard work of all our member enterprises. We are also grateful to our
- [NCWRP named as finalists in Constructing Excellence Awards in London and South East](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-named-as-finalists-in-constructing-excellence-awards-in-london-and-south-east/) - NCWRP’s work has again been recognised when it was shortlisted as a finalist in the Constructing in Excellence in London in the South East Awards 2012. These awards highlight the best the construction industry has to offer, and the organisers described competition as being particularly fierce this year with high-quality entries in each of the
- [The Woodhouse named "Environmental Champion of the year" at Selnet Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-woodhouse-named-environmental-champion-of-the-year/) - Congratulations to The Woodhouse in Preston, who have been named as Environmental Champion of the year at the Social Enterprise Lancashire Network Awards.
- [Humber Wood Recycling wins at Green Energy Awards 2015](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/humber-wood-recycling-wins-at-green-energy-awards-2015/) - A massive well-done to Humber Wood Recycling Project, who won in the ‘Engaging the Community’ category in this year’s Humber Renewables & Green Energy Awards.
- [Social Enterprise Awards 2017](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/social-enterprise-awards-2017/) - We are very excited to have been shortlisted in the Environmental Social Enterprise category of the 2017 Social Enterprise Awards. These awards recognise businesses that give back, enrich communities and make a contribution to society, and we’re proud to have been nominated in a competitive field.
- [Community Wood Recycling Shortlisted in Social Business Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-shortlisted-in-social-business-awards/) - We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards, in the Resilience category. After celebrating 20 years of wood recycling last year, it's a lovely recognition of the achievements of the network.
- [Mid Sussex Wood Recycling wins 3rd place at Mid Sussex community awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/mid-sussex-wood-recycling-wins-3rd-place-at-mid-sussex-community-awards/) - The inaugural Mid Sussex Applauds Awards took place on October 13 at Meridian Hall, East Grinstead, in celebration of the people and organisations who make the district a wonderful place to live. The categories were Stronger Together, Take Pride in Mid Sussex, Young Achiever, Stronger Communities, Business in the Community, Young Volunteer of the Year,
- [BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project Nominated for UK Green Business Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/bbc-eastenders-and-community-wood-recycling-pilot-project-nominated-for-uk-green-business-award/) - The BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project has been selected as a finalist in the Circular Economy Project of the Year category of the UK Green Business Awards 2023. This project, which has been running since October 2022, means that wood waste produced by Eastenders when sets are upgraded or storylines come to
- [National Community Wood Recycling Project Shortlisted for National Recycling Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/national-community-wood-recycling-project-shortlisted-for-national-recycling-award/) - We are very pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the National Recycling Awards 2012 in the “Materials Recycler of the Year (SME)” category. The judges commented that this year competition was fierce, with the most entries ever received. They only selected those who demonstrated the very highest standards in recycling and waste
- [Success at SE100](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/success-at-se100/) - NCWRP are once again one of the country’s top 30 fastest growing established social enterprises as measured by the RBS SE100 Index, which is now in its third year and tracks the success of social businesses across the UK by examining both their growth and the way they demonstrate their impact. Coming after success in 2010 (fastest
- [NCWRP selected as finalists at the Building Awards 2013](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-selected-as-finalists-at-the-building-awards-2013/) - The 2013 awards season is underway and once again NCWRP has been nominated. We’ve been named as finalists for the The Construction Skills Cut the Carbon Award at the Building Awards 2013. These prestigious awards were founded by Building magazine to recognise the industry’s top performers by rewarding innovation throughout the construction sector. We are proud that community
- [Community Wood Recycling in the finals of Wood Recyclers Association Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-in-the-finals-of-wood-recyclers-association-awards/) - We are delighted that the work of Community Wood Recycling has again been rewarded, this time as finalists in the best partnership category of the Wood Recyclers Association Awards.
- [Another win for Community Wood Recycling!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/another-win-for-community-wood-recycling/) - Community Wood Recycling and all our member enterprises have been named as winners in the Best Partnership category of the Wood Recyclers’ Association Awards. The Wood Recyclers Association Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and success in the wood recycling industry.
- [Reclaimed wood bench to celebrate 4000 tonnes with Kier](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reclaimed-wood-bench-to-celebrate-4000-tonnes-with-kier/) - Community Wood Recycling celebrates Kier Group's ongoing support with the presentation of a reclaimed wood bench for their head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire.
- [Reseiclo wins Business Partnership Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reseiclo-wins-business-partnership-award/) - Massive congratulations to Community Wood Recycling member Reseiclo, who are based in Newport, South Wales, for winning the Business Partnership Award at last night's National Recycling Awards for their work with Bron Afon Community Housing and The Really Amazing Charity!
- [Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project shortlisted in P.E.A. awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/brighton-and-hove-wood-recycling-project-shortlisted-in-p-e-a-awards/) - Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project has been shortlisted for the 2016 P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement.) Awards, the UK’s leading sustainability awards, honouring the individuals and teams behind ecological business.
- [Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project wins P.E.A. award!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/brighton-and-hove-wood-recycling-project-wins-pea-award/) - Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling project has won the P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement.) Award in the Resources category. The winners were announced at a Green Carpet event on Friday at the i360 observation tower.
- [Community Wood Recycling shortlisted for the SE100 Resilience Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-shortlisted-for-the-se100-resilience-award/) - Community Wood Recycling is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Resilience award in the NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards 2016/17. The Resilience Award recognises a social venture that continually delivers positive social or environmental change and repeatedly achieves impact goals.
- [CWR Highly Commended at UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/cwr-highly-commended-at-uk-social-enterprise-awards-2017/) - Community Wood Recycling were delighted to be named as Highly Commended in the Environmental Social Enterprise category of the UK Social Enterprise Awards.
- [Glasgow Wood Recycling Shortlisted for Sustainability Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-recycling-shortlisted-for-sustainability-award/) - Congratulations to Glasgow Wood Recycling, who have been shortlisted for a Sustainability Award from the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, an initiative from the Citi Foundation, the charitable arm of the investment banking firm Citigroup.
- [Glasgow Wood Recycling wins Sustainability Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-recycling-wins-sustainability-award/) - We are delighted to say that Glasgow Wood Recycling took home the Sustainability Award from the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards in Liverpool on the 13th of March.
- [Glasgow Wood Recycling shortlisted for National Recycling Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/gwr-shortlisted-for-national-recycling-award/) - We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Wood Recycling has been shortlisted as a finalist in the MRW National Recycling Awards 2019.
- [Award for Bristol Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/award-for-bristol-wood-recycling-project/) - Congratulations to Bristol Wood Recycling Project, named Breakthrough Co-op of the Year at the Co-op of the Year awards. The judges praised them for their social inclusion and support for volunteers.
- [Silver Gilt medal for Hampton Court Flower Show garden](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/silver-gilt-medal-for-hampton-court-flower-show-garden/) - The Believe in Tomorrow garden using wood provided by Solo Wood Recycling has been awarded a silver gilt medal at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Congratulations to everyone involved!
- [Oxford Wood Recycling awarded £250k by Postcode Innovation Trust](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-awarded-250k-by-postcode-innovation-trust/) - Oxford Wood Recycling, a member of the Community Wood Recycling network founded in 2005, has been awarded £250,000 by the Postcode Innovation Trust, which provides sustainable funding for social enterprises with money raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
- [Oxford Wood Recycling wins Best Sustainable Business award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-wins-best-sustainable-business-award/) - We are delighted to announce that Community Wood Recycling member enterprise Oxford Wood Recycling have been crowned the winner of the Best Sustainable Business award in Buckinghamshire/Oxon Muddy Stilettos Award 2022. After their initial nomination in May they won through to the final five and after a tense couple of weeks, it has now been
- [Morgan Sindall presents Social Enterprise Award to Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/morgan-sindall-presents-social-enterprise-award-to-community-wood-recycling/) - Community Wood Recycling has been presented with the Morgan Sindall North West Regional Social Enterprise Award. Managing Director Richard Mehmed accepted the award on behalf of the network at the construction company’s Manchester offices. He said: “Thank you to Morgan Sindall for this award. Recognition of the benefits and strength of our partnership is hugely welcome
- [March 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/march-2025/) - The Joys and Challenges of Working with Reclaimed Wood. Working with reclaimed wood takes care and creativity but yields great results, much like working with a diverse range of people. We hear from some of our woodworkers about what reclaimed wood means to them, and also learn about fun days out at the Aldingbourne Country Centre, home of Wood@Aldingbourne.
- [July 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/july-2025/) - Waste to Watts: Inside the Plant at Steven’s Croft. Our Development Manager Elizabeth Green took part in a trip by the Wood Recyclers Association to E.On’s Steven’s Croft wood-fired energy plant near Lockerbie to learn about the valuable role being played by biomass energy in keeping wood waste out of landfill while generating renewable and reliable baseload power. We also look at The Useful Wood Company, Community Wood Recycling's Woking enterprise.
- [Idox Volunteers at Glasgow Wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/idox-volunteers-at-glasgow-wood/)
- [New CEO of Oxford Wood Recycling Visits National Office](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-ceo-of-oxford-wood-recycling-visits-national-office/) - It was a real pleasure to welcome Adrian Sell, the new CEO of Oxford Wood Recycling, to our national office in Brighton and to visit The Wood Store (Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project). Adrian’s visit was a great opportunity to share the story of how our network began, and to show how our model
- [Wiltshire Wood Recycling Voted Recycling Service of the Year in the 2025 Prestige Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wiltshire-wood-recycling-voted-recycling-service-of-the-year-in-the-2025-prestige-awards/) - We are delighted that Community Wood Recycling member Wiltshire Wood Recycling has been voted Recycling Service of the Year for 2025.
- [June 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/june-2025/) - Music, Waste and the Climate Crisis: Can Festivals Lead the Way in Going Greener? The music festival industry is bigger than ever, but so is awareness of the environmental cost of these massive events, pushing organisers to adapt. We also look at St Albans Wood Recycling, one of the most active enterprises in the network, which is making inroads collecting waste from the film and TV industry.
- [December 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/december-2024/) - Building Resilient Communities. We look at some of the ways Community Wood Recycling helps people in taking the 5 steps to mental health recommended by the NHS, supporting their health as well as the health of our communities. We also find out how Glasgow Wood helped wood from COP26 stay in circulation for years afterwards.
- [September 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/september-2024/) - Sustainability at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics: We Look Behind the Scenes. We look at some of the strategies that the Paris organising committee used to make the Olympics more sustainable, as well as the work done by Leeds Wood Recycling to fight social exclusion and teach people woodworking skills.
- [October 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/october-2024/) - Reskilling Britain with Social Enterprise: From Waste to Opportunity. Wood Saints welcomed Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley South, to demonstrate how social enterprise can help bridge the skills gap, and we look at how The Woodhouse in Preston helps people with learning difficulties to achieve their aspirations and live as valued members of the community.
- [August 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/august-2024/) - Five of our Favourite Things. We share a few of the things that have put a smile on our faces this month, as well as our Edinburgh enterprise Move On Wood Recycling's fantastic 'Building Brighter Futures' training course for young people.
- [July 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/july-2024/) - Keeping the Land Alive: Biodiversity Net Gain, We examine the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement for new developments, and celebrate Bristol Wood Recycling's 20th anniversary.
- [June 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/june-2024/) - From Landfill to Resource: The Transformation in the UK’s Wood Waste Management. We examine the radical shift in the wood waste economy over the past 20 years, and the nautical origins of Southampton Wood Recycling.
- [May 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/doing-good-with-wood-may-2024/) - Building a Better Future: Why Social Enterprises Belong in your Supply Chain. In this first edition of our newsletter, we examine the key advantages of social enterprise to the supply chain, and Oxford Wood Recycling's Wood to Work programme.
- [November 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/november-2024/) - The Repair Café Revolution: The Rise of Repair. We look at the rise in popularity of Repair Cafés, and how Roots Timber Reuse has been helping the community in North Kent. We also introduce our Maker's Showcase with photos of a shepherd's hut being constructed using reused wood.
- [April 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/april-2025/) - Guide to the Procurement Act 2023. This issue explores how the Act, coming into effect soon, might affect both small social businesses like ours as well as larger suppliers like the construction companies we work with. We also look at how The Wood Shack and JERICHO are transforming the lives of young people and victims of modern slavery in Birmingham.
- [May 2025](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/may-2025/) - Untapped Potential: Addressing Employment Challenges for Autistic People. Autistic people are being shut out of work, but accommodating this talent pool brings benefits not just to the individual but businesses and society. We also look at Reseiclo, Community Wood Recycling's South Wales enterprise, and their sister enterprise, Reseiclo Training, which provides day services for adults with a range of conditions including autism.
- [St Albans Wood Recycling volunteer completes 26-mile marathon for Pancreatic Cancer UK](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/st-albans-wood-recycling-volunteer-completes-26-mile-marathon-for-pancreatic-cancer-uk/) - Pictured: Flawed Hero Marathon runners (Ben Smith) Jack Price, a volunteer from St Albans Wood Recycling, has completed a 26-mile marathon. Alongside the other marathon runners he was able to help raise over £67,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK where the money will be going towards research into detecting pancreatic cancer early via a breath test.
- [Wood Saints Volunteer Invited to Buckingham Palace Garden Party](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-saints-volunteer-invited-to-buckingham-palace-garden-party/) - On the 20th of May, Marie, a volunteer at Wood Saints, was invited to Buckingham Palace for a garden party. Marie’s journey from facing huge challenges in her life to becoming a valued volunteer and securing employment has inspired everyone. This opportunity was a fantastic recognition of her efforts in pushing her boundaries, her achievements
- [Reseiclo Wood Recycling displays mural from Malvern Spring Festival](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reseiclo-wood-recycling-displays-mural-from-malvern-spring-festival/) - Visitors to South Wales based wood recyclers Reseiclo Wood Recycling are now greeted by a beautiful mural at the customer entrance to their workshop. The artwork was created by the talented artist Andy Orourke as part of a show garden at the prestigious RHS Malvern Spring Festival. The silver-award winning garden design was co-created by
- [Oxford Wood Recycling has announced the appointment of Adrian Sell as new CEO](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-has-announced-the-appointment-of-adrian-sell-as-new-ceo/) - Oxford Wood Recycling has announced the appointment of Adrian Sell as new CEO. Adrian will be taking over from Richard Snow, co-founder of OWR 20 years ago and CEO for the last 15 years. Richard describes Adrian as “a great appointment and will bring an enterprising and innovative approach to our work. I look forward
- [Tackling waste in Zero Waste Week](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tackling-waste-in-zero-waste-week/) - As Zero Waste Week comes to a close we’d like to share a couple of new projects in our network which are helping to fight waste. Oxford Wood Recycling have joined the refill revolution, working with SESI Refills so that customers can bring in their own containers and buy products like washing up liquid, laundry
- [Making Wood Work Training Programme](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/making-wood-work-training-programme/) - Glasgow Wood Recycling, with funding by the National Lottery through the BIG Lottery Fund, is delighted to be recruiting three new posts, each offering three year contracts, to deliver its innovative new training programme.
- [Training the next generation of entrepreneurs across the world](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/training-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs-across-the-world/) - Community Wood Recycling Managing Director Richard Mehmed has been leading a programme to train the environmental social entrepreneurs of the future across Europe and beyond including India, Eritrea and Sudan. The Leaders for Green Social Economy is an innovative initiative designed to empower communities with the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable development and green
- [Glasgow Wood provide accessible picnic bench for Clan Cancer Support](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-provide-accessible-picnic-bench-for-clan-cancer-support/) - Glasgow Wood have created a wheelchair-accessible bench for Clan Cancer Support as part of their partnership with Stork UK, one of their suppliers of de-commissioned scaffold boards. Stork have provided several loads of scaffold boards in exchange for Glasgow Wood supplying them with picnic benches, dog beds, bird boxes and more, for several of their
- [Easter at the Aldingbourne country centre](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/easter-at-the-aldingbourne-country-centre/) - People supported by the Aldingbourne Trust have made colourful decorations for the charity’s country centre’s Easter events. Families visiting the attraction were treated to pictures of brightly coloured bunnies and Easter baskets as they enjoyed the sunshine.
- [Wood Recyclers' Association visit](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-recyclers-association-visit/) - On April 10th, we had the pleasure of hosting the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) at our national office in Brighton. Julia Turner, Executive Director of WRA, and Caelia Quinault, PR Manager of WRA, came down to find out more about how we save waste timber for reuse. During their visit, Julia and Caelia were introduced
- [Glasgow Wood Makes Hedgehog Houses for Kier Construction](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-makes-hedgehog-houses-for-kier-construction/) - Glasgow Wood created some flat-pack hedgehog houses with reclaimed sheet wood for Kier Construction as part of National Garden Wildlife Week in June. With help from some local pupils, who learned about the important role of hedgehogs in the ecosystem, the houses were assembled and are now in action. If you want to have a
- [Leeds Wood Recycling welcome King’s Trust trainees](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/leeds-wood-recycling-welcome-kings-trust-trainees/) - Leeds Wood Recycling have welcomed another cohort of young people to their "Get Started with Wood Recycling" course with funding from The King’s Trust again this year!
- [Glasgow Wood inspire the next generation of architects](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-inspire-the-next-generation-of-architects/) - Glasgow Wood welcomed a group of Glasgow School of Art Stage 4 architects into the South St workshop and timber yard to talk through their site and how it successfully and unsuccessfully fits our needs as a charity, social enterprise and business.
- [Success for Bristol Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/success-for-bristol-wood-recycling/) - Congratulations to BWRP for their amazing achievement in paying off their bonds and establishing a secure future in their premises.
- [Elizabeth Green joins the board of the Wood Recyclers Association](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/elizabeth-green-joins-the-board-of-the-wood-recyclers-association/) - We’re pleased to share that Elizabeth Green, Development Manager at Community Wood Recycling, has joined the Board of the Wood Recyclers Association (WRA). The WRA represents businesses across the UK involved in wood recycling and reprocessing. We are delighted that the importance of reuse and the work of our network of social enterprises is being
- [Good Karma Media – Helping Businesses Tell Their Best Stories](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/good-karma-media-helping-businesses-tell-their-best-stories/) - At Community Wood Recycling, we’re passionate about sustainability and social impact. That’s why we were so grateful for the impact-driven PR support we’ve had from Good Karma Media, a social enterprise that helps businesses like ours (and yours) amplify their work, whether through purpose-led storytelling, business-as-usual communications, or strategic research. In 2025, social impact is
- [ASAN Wood Saints Repair Café](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/asan-wood-saints-repair-cafe/) - The Reuse Hub in Wolverhampton is a construction materials reuse hub run in partnership by The Rebuild Site and ASAN Wood Saints, with a mission to reduce waste in construction and give local communities access to affordable building materials. The Reuse Hub offers a repair café for local people to exchange repair tips and help
- [Schoolchild designs Bright Glowing Teepee for Glasgow Wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-teepee/) - Glasgow Wood received an incredible 500 submissions from local schoolchildren for their design a teepee competition. The winner was The Bright Glowing Teepee by Nicola Tryc.
- [Move On Wood Recycling working with Sky](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/move-on-wood-recycling-working-with-sky/) - Edinburgh-based Move On Wood Recycling provided a waste wood collection service for the recent Sky drama “Lockerbie: A search for truth” starring Colin Firth.
- [North West in Bloom](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/north-west-in-bloom/) - Congratulations to two of EMERGE Touch Wood’s clients who were celebrated at the North West in Bloom awards in November. The Oasis Dementia Garden at Rochdale Infirmary and Levenshulme in Bloom both achieved “Level 4 – Thriving” awards at the ceremony. Touch Wood was thrilled to produce planters made with repurposed timber for Levenshulme in
- [ASAN Wood Saints makes trophies for West Midlands Combined Authority](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/asan-wood-saints-makes-trophies-for-west-midlands-combined-authority/) - The West Midlands Combined Authority commissioned Wood Saints to make trophies for organisations awarded their Community Environment Fund and Community Green Grant Fund 2024. The trophies are made from reclaimed wood and metal offcuts. It’s great to see all the fantastic projects being supported by these funds, and to hear all the kind feedback about
- [Leeds Wood Recycling launches ReMakeIt kits](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/leeds-wood-recycling-launches-remakekit/) - Leeds Wood Recycling has developed a range of kits that let you assemble your own hook boards based on your level of confidence. You can either get the board and hooks and sand, oil and assemble it yourself, get the board pre-sanded, or have volunteers assemble the kit for you and pick up the finished
- [Move On Wood Recycling Furnishes Exhibition for Stirling Old Town Jail](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/move-on-wood-recycling-furnishes-exhibition-for-stirling-old-town-jail/) - Move On Wood Recycling in Edinburgh has created a bespoke exhibition display for Stirling Old Town Jail’s exhibit showcasing tools of Victorian confinement, featuring glass cabinets, presentation boards and an installation at the centre displaying an original iron-plated cell door from the 1860s, which they also cleaned up and restored. All of it was built
- [A Commonwealth Wolf in Wolverhampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/a-commonwealth-wolf-in-wolverhampton/) - Wood Saints in Wolverhampton has collaborated with Dr. Paul Darke from Digital-Disability.com to make the plinth for this Commonwealth Heritage Wolf which is now on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
- [Glasgow Wood Wins 2024 Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-wins-2024-morgan-sindall-construction-scotland-supply-chain-climate-action-award-2024/) - Congratulations to the team at our Glasgow wood recyclers Glasgow Wood who were named winners of the Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland Supply Chain Climate Action Award for 2024.
- [Community Wood Recycling Special Report 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-special-report/) - Contributing to our communitiesEvery year we survey our members to find out more about their work. For this year’s report we are focussing on how timber donations from our projects benefit people and organisations, and how we are turning waste into hope. All over the country social enterprises in our network are working with local
- [Founder Richard Mehmed speaks at German Wood Recyclers’ conference](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/founder-richard-mehmed-speaks-at-german-wood-recyclers-conference/) - Our founder and managing director Richard Mehmed spoke to the Bundesverband der Altholzaufbereiter und -verwerter e.V. (German Federal Association of Waste Wood Processors and Recyclers) about the Community Wood Recycling model and how our innovative approach allows us to reuse waste timber, helping the environment and society. The German wood recycling industry processes about 6.5
- [Vanessa Nannan appointed as Chief Operating Officer at CWR](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/vanessa-nannan-appointed-as-chief-operating-officer-at-cwr/) - We are delighted to announce that Vanessa Nannan has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and member of the board of directors of Community Wood Recycling. Vanessa joined Community Wood Recycling as General Manager in 2017. Since then she has led the transformation of how we deliver 12,000 waste wood collections across the country every
- [Glasgow's hidden gem restaurant](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgows-hidden-gem-restaurant/) - Chef’s tables are an intimate way to immerse yourself in food and cooking techniques, and became all the rage in the 1980s. Based in a Japanese tradition of omakase, which means “I leave it up to you” and originating from the practice of chefs entertaining their family and friends where they worked, it breaks down
- [Touch Wood EMERGE's Oasis Garden](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/touch-wood-emerges-oasis-garden/) - The team at Touch Wood Emerge in Manchester have been working with Willmott Dixon to build an amazing space for the Dementia patients and staff at Rochdale infirmary, all made from wood rescued from around Greater Manchester. The ‘Oasis Garden’ has space for patients and their families, with a designated area for staff wellbeing. The
- [Customer Creativity at Southampton Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/customer-creativity-at-southampton-wood-recycling/) - Southampton Wood Recycling have been celebrating the incredible things their customers have been doing with reclaimed timber. Here are two of their favourites – some incredible wooden street art and a barbeque shelter with a built-in TV.
- [Glasgow's Garden of Eden](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgows-garden-of-eden/) - Glasgow Wood have been working with SWG3, an independent venue in Scotland, to create an urban paradise. Formerly a galvanizers’ yard and a clutch of warehouses servicing the Clyde, SWG3’s post-industrial site is a collection of spaces alive with art, design, music, fashion, food, shopping and nightlife, and the space outside has not been ignored.
- [Jericho's Rusty Banger Challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/jerichos-journey/) - This past weekend Richard Beard, the CEO of JERICHO (the parent charity of Birmingham enterprise The Wood Shack) embarked with his friend Simon on an extraordinary journey. They purchased a 23-year-old Toyota MR2, a car that was barely functional, for just £500 over the phone. Their mission? To restore this rusty vehicle and drive it across
- [Community Wood Recycling a Top 100 UK Social Enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-a-top-100-uk-social-enterprise/) - We're delighted that once again we've been named in the NatWest SE100 index as one of the UK's top 100 Social Enterprises.
- [Over 97% of UK waste wood processed in 2023](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/over-97-of-uk-waste-wood-processed-in-2023/) - Over 97% of UK waste wood was sent for processing in 2023, the highest level to date, according to the latest annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The data indicates that while total UK waste wood arisings remained constant last year at approximately 4.5 million tonnes, the amount processed edged upwards from
- [Wellbeing from Waste with EMERGE Touch Wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/emerge-touch-wood-crafting-wellbeing-from-waste/) - In the heart of Manchester, a unique project has come to fruition, showcasing the potential of recycled wood. EMERGE Recycling’s Touch Wood team has completed a wellbeing area for Siemens Energy, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. The new space, designed to seat up to 25 people, shows what can be done with timber destined for
- [Keeping the Land Alive: Biodiversity Net Gain](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/keeping-the-land-alive-biodiversity-net-gain/) - Keeping the Land Alive:Biodiversity Net GainBiodiversity net gain (BNG) is a concept that has gained significance in recent years, driven by the urgent need to protect and enhance our natural ecosystems during and after construction projects. Now in England it’s backed by legal requirements. But what actually is Biodiversity Net Gain? The core principle of
- [Celebrating Twenty Years of Bristol Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-twenty-years-of-bristol-wood-recycling-project/) - Celebrating Twenty Years of Bristol Wood Recycling ProjectBristol Wood Recycling Project (BWRP) was the first enterprise to be set up on the original model created by Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project, and led the way in building the Community Wood Recycling network. From being a pioneer of the circular and social economies in the
- [Aldingbourne Country Centre Celebrates Visit from star of BBC’s Repair Shop](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/aldingbourne-country-centre-celebrates-visit-from-bbcs-restoration-star/) - Conservation met craftsmanship when the the Aldingbourne Country Centre, home to community wood recyclers wood@aldingbourne, hosted a visit from Will Kirk. Will is a furniture restorer best known for breathing new life into cherished heirlooms on the BBC’s hit series The Repair Shop. The centre, nestled in the countryside near Chichester, buzzed with excitement as
- [An interview with Move On Operations Manager](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/an-interview-with-move-on-operations-manager/) - Operations Manager Craig speaks about the work done at Move On Wood Recycling in a video produced by Vision Events UK. Watch here
- [Glasgow Wood teaches children to make planters and bird boxes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-teaches-children-to-make-planters-and-bird-boxes/) - John from Glasgow Wood made a special visit to St Marnock’s Primary in Pollok to work with a group of P6 students to construct planter & bird boxes. This is part of Glasgow City Council’s Nurture Service and the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. Thank you to John from@GlasgowWood who worked with a group of P6 children to
- [EMERGE Touch Wood builds outdoor wellbeing space for Burnside Community Centre](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/emerge-touch-wood-builds-outdoor-wellbeing-space-for-burnside-community-centre/) - EMERGE Touch Wood have been involved in a project at the Burnside Community Centre, a Rochdale-based charity dedicated to fighting poverty and supporting local people, which is developing a Community Green Space from reclaimed waste land. The green space was designed by final year architecture students at the Manchester School of Architecture and brought to
- [Community Wood Recycling meets at Southampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-meets-at-southampton/) - We had wonderful weather for our regional meeting at Southampton Wood Recycling Project. This project, based by the River Itchen, is run by a dedicated team who combine a love of wood and carpentry with a real commitment to making a difference in their community. It was an inspiration to see their wood store and
- [Community Wood Recycling awarded Wood Recycling Business of the Year 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-awarded-wood-recycling-business-of-the-year-2024/) - We are very proud to be named the winner in the Wood Recycling Business of the Year category at the letsrecycle.com Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2024! Our entry was titled Community Wood Recycling – Pioneers of Reuse. It’s great to have this recognition of our work from the business community, showing
- [20,000 tonnes of wood saved in 2023/24 financial year](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/20000-tonnes-of-wood-saved-in-2023-24-financial-year/) - Between 01 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, the Community Wood Recycling network as a whole collected over 20,000 tonnes of wood waste, nearly 40% of which was reused, and the rest recycled. About 80% of the wood was collected from national commercial clients, with the rest collected from smaller companies and households. We estimate
- [CWR provides planters for PNK urban garden in South London](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/cwr-provides-planters-for-pnk-garden/) - We were delighted to work with our friends at Wates Group to provide planters for PNK Garden, a community garden which provides an urban oasis for local people in Rotherhide. The garden is wheelchair and pushchair-friendly with wide corridors, raised beds of different heights and plenty of space for kids to play and help. We
- [Daren Palmer appointed General Manager at New Life Wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/daren-palmer-appointed-general-manager-at-new-life-wood/) - It was a pleasure to welcome Daren Palmer, newly appointed General Manager at our Basildon-based wood recyclers New Life Wood to Brighton. Daren brings with him construction industry experience and of course great enthusiasm for our mission to save timber and change lives. Thank you to Wood Recycling Project Brighton for showing us their fantastic
- [Community Wood Recycling celebrates International Women’s Day](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-celebrates-international-womens-day/) - For International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women of Community Wood Recycling who run our social enterprises, go out to construction sites on collections, make things in our workshops and at keep everything going at our national office.
- [Social enterprise conference in Portugal](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/social-enterprise-conference-in-portugal/) - "Just been invited to a social enterprise conference in Portugal to talk about our 25 year journey. I have been fortunate enough to attend many such gatherings in a fair number of European countries over the last few years. What surprises me is that wherever I have been, it soon becomes obvious that the social
- [CWR presents at Wood Recyclers' Association](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/cwr-presents-at-wood-recyclers-association/) - Great to have the opportunity to tell our fellow members of the WRA (Wood Recyclers'​ Association) about our work and the history and future of reuse. It was also a pleasure to meet the team from EGGER Group who are fantastic supporters of our work. Thank you to everyone who suggested future opportunities for collaboration
- [Global Recycling Day](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/global-recycling-day/) - Global Recycling Day is on Monday 18th March and this year's theme of 'Recycling Heroes' is very close to our hearts. We'd like to celebrate our teams across the country and of course all our clients who choose us for their waste wood collection service. Newcastle Wood Recycling CIC Oxford Wood Recycling
- [25 years of Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/25-years-of-community-wood-recycling/) - We are delighted to share our 2023 Annual Report, marking a momentous occasion: 25 years of Community Wood Recycling. This report tells the story of not just the wood we’ve diverted from landfill and the resources we’ve saved, but also the lives we’ve changed and the communities we’ve empowered. Take a look to discover: 2023
- [Community Wood Recycling Achieves Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold Membership](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-achieves-supply-chain-sustainability-school-gold-membership/) - We are proud to announce that we have achieved Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold membership, awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in sharing knowledge and experience while maintaining a high level of training. At Community Wood Recycling we pioneered a circular economy approach to dealing with timber waste more than twenty years ago. Since then
- [Building a Circular Wood Economy from your waste](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/building-a-circular-wood-economy-from-your-waste/) - We're thrilled to share our 2023 Social & Environmental Impact Report. It gives a snapshot of what our hard-working wood recyclers have achieved with our partners in the construction industry and beyond.
- [Giving back this festive season with Wates Group  ](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/giving-back-this-festive-season-with-wates-group/) - The team at Community Wood recycling network members Leeds Wood Recycling were delighted to welcome a group from Wates to their wood store for a festive workshop. The Wates staff worked with hand tools to create a variety of Christmas gifts for Leeds Women’s Aid, a local charity that supports women and children who have
- [COP26 exhibitor stands to Scottish Lend and Mend Hubs](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/cop26-exhibitor-stands-to-scottish-lend-and-mend-hubs/) - In 2021, Community Wood Recycling worked with EventCycle to collect waste wood from COP26 exhibitor stands. Amongst the materials collected by local recyclers Glasgow Wood were the birch ply components from the YouTube exhibitor stand. Since then, the timber has almost all been-sold and re-used, but in Spring 2023, Scottish Libraries contacted Glasgow Wood about
- [Community Wood Recycling featured on Constructing Excellence website](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-featured-on-constructing-excellence-website/) - Constructing Excellence is a progressive membership organisation committed to improving business performance by driving innovation and best practice in the construction industry, working to support and advance the sector through collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and stakeholder engagement. We were very pleased to be invited to feature on their website, showing members how we can help
- [Community Wood Recycling shortlisted for national award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-shortlisted-for-national-award/) - We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising us as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful businesses. These awards recognise sector-leading excellence and innovation across a diverse range of criteria, and this year attracted more than 400 entries, so competition was
- [Client Account Manager job opportunity at our national office in Brighton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/client-account-manager-job-opportunity-at-our-national-office-in-brighton-2/) - Community Wood Recycling is a multi-award-winning network of social enterprises committed to helping in the fight against climate change by saving resources. We also create jobs nationally for those facing social exclusion. We are looking for a competent and motivated communicator to join our small, happy Sales Team based in our central Brighton office. The
- [Community Wood Recycling partners choose to Buy Social](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-partners-choose-to-buy-social/) - The latest report on the Challenge highlights an unprecedented success. This year, corporate partners have spent a remarkable £99 million on social enterprises, contributing to a total of £355 million since its inception in 2016.
- [Manchester-based wood recyclers EMERGE Touch Wood partner with Willmott Dixon to support the local community](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/manchester-based-wood-recyclers-emerge-touch-wood-partner-with-willmott-dixon-to-support-the-local-community/) - Manchester-based Community Wood Recyclers Touch Wood EMERGE have partnered with Willmott Dixon to build a new sheltered workshop for the Petrus Incredible Edibles Rochdale Project (PIER). PIER provides meaningful activity for homeless people to improve their health and wellbeing, helping them to engage with the wider community and enabling them to gain skills and experience.
- [Redrow Homes "Reduce the Rubble"](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/redrow-homes-reduce-the-rubble/) - We were delighted to work with Redrow on this project monitoring how much waste came from building a house. Watch the video to see Charlie from Leeds Wood Recycling explaining what happened to the waste timber they collected from the site.
- [Community Wood Recycling Top 100 Social Enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-top-100-social-enterprise/) - We are delighted to announce that once again we’ve been listed as a Top 100 SocialEnterprise in the Pioneers Post SE100. Thank you to all the companies supporting our mission to save timber and change lives.
- [Women in Construction](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/women-in-construction/) - Kier Construction have been great supporters of our work, and we were delighted to get a mention in this article from their Environmental Adviser for Scotland and North East England, Claire Tait, along with a very welcome plug for the opportunities the industry has for women.
- [Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project makes planters for the ABBA arena](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/brighton-hove-wood-recycling-project-delivers-planters-to-the-abba-arena/) - Our team at Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project were excited to deliver these 21 beautiful planters to the ABBA arena in London! Made from recycled wood materials, the planters not only add a natural feel to the venue’s surroundings but also contribute to a more sustainable future. We’re proud to provide solutions that benefit
- [Working with Community Wood Recycling saves Wilmott Dixon money](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/working-with-community-wood-recycling-saves-wilmott-dixon-money/) - Willmott Dixon are great supporters of Community Wood Recycling, with more than 20 sites using our waste wood collection service at the moment.
- [2000 tonnes collected from B&Q](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/bq-breaks-2000-tonnes/) - B&Q have been great supporters of our work, and we're delighted to say that we've reached the incredible milestone of 2,000 tonnes of wood saved for reuse from their stores.
- [Wates visits Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wates-visits-community-wood-recycling/) - We were delighted to receive a visit from Rachel Wooliscroft, Wates Group director of sustainability and Andy Wates, a third generation family member who runs the Wates foundation and takes a huge interest in their relationships with social enterprises. We showed them round our longest-established enterprise, Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project, and welcomed them
- [100 tonnes recycled at Bath Western Riverside](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/100-tonnes-of-wood-recycled-at-bath-western-riverside/) - Representatives of Bristol Wood Recycling met with staff at Crest Nicholson Regeneration's site at Bath Western Riverside yesterday to present them with a certificate of recycling achievement, celebrating the site's contribution of over 100 tonnes of wood waste recycled with with Community Wood Recycling.
- [Working with Barratt Homes to recycle 100% of wood across all sites](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/working-with-barratt-homes-to-recycle-100-of-wood-across-all-sites/) - We are delighted to be partnering with five star developer Barratt Homes North Midlands to reuse or recycle 100% of wood waste across all of its developments.
- [Saving wood waste from Elizabeth Line construction sites](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/crossrail-elizabeth-line-opens/) - With the opening of the Elizabeth Line, at Community Wood Recycling we are celebrating the contribution made by our network to the sustainability of the project. Between February 2011 and April 2017 our teams made 221 collections of waste wood from Crossrail sites. We rescued 265 tonnes of timber for reuse, producing an estimated carbon
- [Community Wood Recycling featured as a solution by UK Green Building Council](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-featured-as-a-solution-by-uk-green-building-council/) - The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has recently launched a new website showcasing its work to mitigate climate change, safeguard nature, spearhead the drive to more efficient resource use and support communities to thrive. We share their ambitions to make construction better for people and planet and we’re delighted that Community Wood Recycling is
- [Local marketing guide](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/local-marketing-service/) - If you need help marketing your local collections, we have prepared a guide which covers: Setting up a free customer database with Zoho Finding and developing possible sales leads Marketing materials (with templates) Sales calls (with scripts) Enterprise Guide: Local Collections Marketing
- [December 2022 regional meeting](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/december-2022-regional-meeting/) - Wood Recyclers from around the country have met at Oxford Wood Recycling in Abingdon for their regional meeting.
- [Timber collected by Jericho Wood Shack from Wilson James site used in local theatre](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/jericho-timber-used-in-local-theatre/) - Timber collected by our Birmingham wood recyclers, Jericho Wood Shack, has been repurposed to make a stage set at a local theatre. More than 70% of the gorgeous staging for The Dog with Two Dads at the Midland Arts Centre was constructed using reclaimed wood from the project. Much of the timber used came from
- [Glasgow Wood helping to promote biodiversity](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-helping-to-promote-biodiversity/) - South Lanarkshire based charity Grow 73 aims to support local people of all ages and abilities to grow their own produce, learn how to lead more sustainable lives, and to support biodiversity. Through shared gardening activities, environmental improvements and events, the project brings together diverse groups across the age and ethnic spectrum to support and
- [Oxford Wood Recycling hosts The Gadget Show](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-hosts-the-gadget-show/) - Oxford Wood Recycling recently hosted Channel 5’s The Gadget Show for the filming of an item testing electric drills. Viewers were able to see all the wonderful timber available at the Abingdon-based project. If you’d like to watch, it’s available on catch up here http://channel5.com/show/the-gadget-show/season-36/episode-4 from 11.52.
- [Jericho Wood Shack at the Commonwealth Games](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/jericho-woodshack-at-the-commonwealth-games/) - Commonwealth Games spectators in Birmingham have been enjoying the work of their local wood recyclers. Wooden panels at the entrance to the Smithfield site, home of Beach Volleyball and Basketball, were created by the Jericho Wood Shack social enterprise (part of the Community Wood Recycling network) from reclaimed timber collected from construction and manufacturing sites.
- [Video: New home for Bristol Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/video-new-home-for-bristol-wood-recycling-project/) - With the redevelopment of the area around the Bristol Wood Recycling Project for the Bristol Arena, the project is on the lookout for a new location. Local magazine Bristol 24/7 meets with Bristol staff and volunteers to find out more.
- [#WhoKnew](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/social-enterprise-day-2020/) - 19th November is Social Enterprise Day. We believe that now more than ever communities working together in businesses set up for people not for profit have a key role in tackling the challenges we face and rebuilding our economy to create a greener future with opportunities for all. To mark the event, we’re partnering with
- [Proud to be a part of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/proud-to-be-a-part-of-the-buysocial-corporate-challenge/) - Community Wood Recycling has been featured in the latest report for the Buy Social Corporate Challenge. This scheme, run by Social Enterprise UK, brings together a group of high-profile businesses aiming to collectively spend £1 billion with social enterprises in their supply chains.
- [#Let’sBuySocial with Wates and Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/letsbuysocial-with-wates-and-community-wood-recycling/) - Community Wood Recycling is a part of this initiative to connect social enterprises with major corporations, and our relationship with Wates is featured in this report marking the first year of the initiative.
- [Oxford Wood Recycling releases 2022 impact report](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oxford-wood-recycling-releases-2022-impact-report/) - Oxford Wood Recycling has now been around for 17 years. Throughout this time we have remained focussed on delivering impact against the ‘triple bottom line’, notionally expected of every social enterprise and taken very seriously by our trustee/directors. The daily challenges we face in running an environmental and social enterprise, as well as being a
- [Celebrating ten years of working with Kier Group](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-ten-years-of-working-with-kier-group/) - We are delighted to be celebrating ten years of working with Kier Group; this support over a sustained period has made a huge difference in our mission to change the way waste timber is dealt with, so it becomes not something to be thrown away but a valuable resource that can be reused.
- [Save the Brighton and Hove Wood Store](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/save-the-brighton-and-hove-wood-store/) - Community Wood Recycling is supporting the campaign to save the Brighton and Hove Recycling Project Wood Store, the oldest wood recycling enterprise in the network.
- [The Three Rs](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-three-rs/) - To commemorate their 20th birthday EMERGE has joined forces with Marble Beers, an award winning craft brewery, who designed and brewed a Berliner Weisse style beer named 'The 3Rs', in homage to the mantra Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- [15 years of Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/15-years-of-community-wood-recycling/) - The National Community Wood Recycling Project was officially incorporated 15 years ago today. With 28 member enterprises across the country and some very exciting new starters scheduled this year, we've got a lot to celebrate. It's been amazing to get the support of so many of the country's top builders so we can save their
- [National Project looking for General Manager](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/national-project-looking-for-general-manager/) - Our national office, located in central Brighton, is looking for a General Manager to run the day-to-day business of the Community Wood Recycling Network.
- [Reclaimed wood stage at Firle Vintage Fair](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reclaimed-wood-stage-at-firle-vintage-fair/) - A beautiful day at last Sunday's Firle Vintage Fair, and a chance to see wood saved by Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project put to great use to make a stage!
- [Preston Barracks Grand Opening](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/grand-opening-at-preston-barracks/) - The grand opening of Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project's new Woodstore took place on Saturday, with marmalade cake and reclaimed wood aplenty.
- [Just Wood Leicestershire on 'Love your Garden'!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/just-wood-leicestershire-on-love-your-garden/) - Just Wood Leicestershire CIC has been chosen to provide an unusual playhouse for the TV show ‘Love Your Garden’ starring Alan Titchmarsh, and will appear on the ITV show at 8pm on Tuesday 23rd June 2015.
- [Thank you, volunteers!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/thank-you-volunteers/) - This week (1st to 7th June) is Volunteers' Week, a celebration of the great work accomplished around the UK by people who donate their time to organisations like Community Wood Recycling.
- [Glasgow exhibiting at the Ideal Home Show Scotland](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-exhibiting-at-the-ideal-home-show-scotland/) - Glasgow Wood Recycling is going to be exhibiting at the Ideal Home Show in the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, from the 22nd until the 25th of May.
- [First round of trainees graduate Making Wood Work programme](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/first-round-of-trainees-graduate-making-wood-work-programme/) - We're delighted to see the first round of trainees successfully complete their courses on Glasgow Wood Recycling's Making Wood Work programme.
- [St Albans seeks a Warehouse Supervisor/Driver](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/st-albans-seeks-a-warehouse-supervisordriver/) - St Albans Wood Recycling is a fast growing, award winning social enterprise that is looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor/Driver. Based in St Albans Hertfordshire, we currently employ six full time staff and due to the growth in our three main business areas, collecting waste wood, selling reclaimed wood and making furniture we are recruiting
- [Calling people of Leeds!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/calling-people-of-leeds/) - Could you be the country’s newest wood recycling social entrepreneur? This is a life-changing opportunity to run your own green company and make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people in your community.
- [Welcome to Newcastle Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/welcome-to-newcastle-wood-recycling/) - We are delighted to welcome the country’s newest wood recycling enterprise, Newcastle Wood Recycling CIC.
- [Social enterprise insights for SOAS](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/social-enterprise-insights-for-soas/) - Community Wood Recycling’s Richard Mehmed and Penelope Glover went to SOAS to talk to graduate students about the challenges and rewards of running an environmental social enterprise in Britain.
- [Making Wood Work in Glasgow](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/making-wood-work-in-glasgow/) - Glasgow Wood Recycling have been awarded £426,509 from the BIG Lottery Fund to launch “Making Wood Work”, a training and employment project providing opportunities for 144 people.
- [Crossrail project celebrates World Environment Day](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/crossrail-project-celebrates-world-environment-day/) - We are delighted to be working on the Crossrail project, currently Europe’s largest construction scheme. When Vinci wanted to celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June, they invited Community Wood Recycling’s Daniel Tidey to tell the staff about our work.
- [Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/clap-along-if-you-feel-like-a-room-without-a-roof/) - Wood@aldingbourne, the Chichester-based enterprise operated by the Aldingbourne Trust, which is dedicated to helping local businesses, communities and people with learning disabilities to reach their potential and enjoy life together, have been making videos.
- [A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/a-tribute-to-john-poole-27-11-1947-08-10-2010/) - A Tribute to John Poole (27.11.1947-08.10.2010) Founder of TRiM (Timber Recycling in Manchester) I first met John when he came in to the wood recycling Project in Brighton back in 2000. I am not sure how he heard about us, but he seemed keen on the idea and he stayed for a chat and a
- [March best month ever on NBCS](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/march-best-month-ever-on-nbcs/) - March 2011 was a record-breaking month for the National Builders Collection Scheme with 18 members of our network collecting between them over 2,700 cubic yards of waste wood from 72 different national builder sites. That’s a lot of wood saved from landfill! As you can see from the below there has been massive growth in
- [May best month yet for NBCS](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/may-best-month-yet-for-nbcs/) - May was the best month yet for the National Builders Collection Scheme (NBCS) with over 2800 cubic yards of wood waste collected from our national builder clients and pushed up the waste hierarchy. Collections were made from 78 sites for 30 different builders by 18 different members of the network as the scheme continues to
- [NCWRP named as semi-finalists in the Nesta Waste Reduction Challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-named-as-semi-finalists-in-the-nesta-waste-reduction-challenge/) - CWRP are in the running for a £50,000 challenge prize looking at how to bring people together in new ways to reduce waste. The 25 Semi-Finalists have been selected as part of the Giving Challenge Prizes run by Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation, and funded by the Cabinet Office.The prize aims to encourage new ideas
- [That's TV Scotland Central: Move On Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/move-on-wood-recycling-on-thats-tv-scotland-central/) - A reporter from That's TV Scotland Central visited Move On Wood Recycling to find out how they're saving wood from going to waste, as well as providing volunteering and training opportunities for local people.
- [How The Aldingbourne Trust helped save 300 tonnes of wood waste from landfill](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/how-the-aldingbourne-trust-helped-save-300-tonnes-of-wood-waste-from-landfill/) - (Chichester Observer) The Aldingbourne Trust has been helping recycle wood waste by providing a safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to skips.
- [Big House, Little House](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/big-house-little-house/) - Just Wood Leicestershire have been on the television again! This time it's Big House Little House on Channel 4.
- [2021 Report: Trading to Build a Better World](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/trading-to-build-a-better-world/) - Our 2021 annual report ‘Trading to Build a Better World’ is contains information about how the Community Wood Recycling network has grown since our last survey in 2018, as well as our involvement with the COP26 in Glasgow and the role of wood recycling in methane reduction, and our work supporting people, including those suffering
- [2 years on, our Managing Director reflects on how we've adapted to the pandemic](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/2-years-on-cwr-md-reflects-on-how-we-have-adapted-to-the-pandemic/) - "Although supply chain bottlenecks in the construction sector are at times leading to longer waits for orders, increasing awareness of the climate emergency and the need to build a greener and more sustainable future has helped us to widen our customer base. "Changing market conditions have meant increasing competition and an increase in costs, but
- [Maciek's Moravian workbench](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/macieks-moravian-workbench/) - Talented woodworker Maciek has made this incredible Moravian workbench entirely from reclaimed materials sourced from Move On in Edinburgh.
- [Community Wood Recycling and Orbit Homes celebrate 200 tonne milestone](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-and-orbit-homes-celebrate-200-tonne-milestone/) - Header image: Mark Seymour, Orbit Homes Project Manager at The Hedgerows development in Hellingly and Richard Mehmed, Managing Director at Community Wood Recycling. Community Wood Recycling has been in the news for our partnership with Orbit Homes. Our managing director Richard Mehmed and Mid Sussex Wood Recycling Project director David Treadwell were delighted to be
- [Welcoming the Construction Industry Back to see us in action](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/welcoming-the-construction-industry-back-to-see-us-in-action/) - After a long gap we are now able to welcome visitors from the construction companies who support our work by using our waste timber collection service back to visit us. Showing our clients round one of our wood stores so they can see how we turn their rubbish into our treasure and find out about
- [Buy Social for a Better World](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/buy-social-for-a-better-world/) - From 7-12th October we are joining the Social Enterprise UK campaign to encourage people to buy from social enterprises and help build a better world.
- [Community Wood Recycling welcomes UN agreements on Methane and Forestry at COP26](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-welcomes-un-agreements-on-methane-and-forestry-at-cop26/) - The leaders’ summit at COP26 delivered pledges promising to end deforestation and cut methane emissions by 30% of 2020 levels by 2030. We welcome both commitments; we are in the business of saving wood so it will come as no surprise that the forestry pledge is close to our hearts, but did you know how
- [Glasgow Wood Recycling showcased for COP26](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/glasgow-wood-recycling-showcased-to-the-world/) - With the eyes of the world on the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Community Wood Recycling network members Glasgow Wood Recycling have been chosen to be part of the Destination Media Hub exhibition in the Host City Zone. The 'Made in Glasgow' showcase, curated in partnership with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, highlights the city's innovative approach
- [Celebrating partnership with Interserve in the North East](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-partnership-with-interserve-in-the-north-east/) - Community Wood Recycling Managing Director Richard Mehmed has been marking the milestone of 150 tonnes of wood picked up from Interserve’s Mount Oswald site in Durham.
- [Helping Willmott Dixon achieve net zero carbon by 2030](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/helping-willmott-dixon-achieve-net-zero-carbon-by-2030/) - St Albans Wood Recycling have been chosen to work on the development of the city’s Oaklands in support of Willmott Dixon’s pledge to be net zero carbon by 2030.
- [Celebrating our commitment to a real living wage](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-our-commitment-to-a-real-living-wage/) - The National Community Wood Recycling Project, the umbrella body for the Community Wood Recycling network, has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
- [Celebrating Women in Social Enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-women-in-social-enterprise/) - It’s Women in Social Enterprise Week, and we’re celebrating some of the exceptional women in our network. Whether it’s in the workshop, out on construction sites collecting waste wood, sharing knowledge with customers in our shops, keeping everything organised in the office or providing leadership as founder and managing director, there are exceptional women all
- [Community Wood Recycling featured in the Big Issue](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-featured-in-the-big-issue/) - We were delighted to be one of 40 social enterprises featured by the Big Issue on Social Enterprise Day as they showed how trading for good can make the world a better place. Why not have look at the whole list? Social Enterprise Day: 40 organisations turning profits into positives
- [EMERGE royal visit](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/emerge-royal-visit/) - As part of their national train trip the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Fareshare Greater Manchester which is part of EMERGE, the wonderful charity that that also runs our own network member Touch Wood EMERGE. The workshop staff and volunteers at Touch Wood created this unique herb planter which was presented to their
- [Morgan Sindall Social Value Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/morgan-sindall-award/) - Community Wood Recycling has been named as the winner of the Social Value Award in the Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Supply Chain Awards 2020.
- [Charitable status for Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/charitable-status-for-brighton-and-hove-wood-recycling-project/) - The work of Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project has been recognised by the Charity Commission, which has awarded it charitable status.
- [January update](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/january-update/) - Community Wood Recycling provides a waste removal service to the construction industry, and we will continue to do so during lockdown.
- [New Life Wood featured on BBC One's Morning Live](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-life-wood-featured-on-bbc-ones-morning-live/) - Did you see our Basildon-based wood recyclers New Life Wood on BBC One's Morning Live? Presenter Will Kirk got the chance to find out about the amazing work they do collecting wood from construction sites and saving it for reuse. He met the people whose lives have been changed by the project, and who are
- [Working with wood can help put things into perspective](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/working-with-wood-can-help-put-things-into-perspective/) - It’s mental health awareness week. Many of the people who volunteer and work in our network face challenges with their mental health, and find that being part of a team helping the environment by reusing waste wood allows them to build their confidence and feel less isolated.
- [Community Wood Recycling featured in the new Solutions Library](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-featured-in-the-new-solutions-library/) - Community Wood Recycling is featured in the new Solutions Library launched by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) today.
- [Thank you!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/thank-you/) - We’re finalists again! We’re delighted that for the third time we’ve reached the finals in the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. This year it’s in the Best Use of Design and Technology in a Waste Management Facility category, the third different category we've been shortlisted in since 2017. Our entry focussed on
- [IPCC releases 6th Assessment Report on climate change](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/cwr-founders-thoughts-on-the-ipcc-report-on-climate-change/) - Our founder and Managing Director Richard Mehmed has commented on last week's publication of the IPCC 6th Assessment report on climate change. "Like so many people, after seeing the details of the IPCC report on climate change and hearing about the threat of environmental catastrophe to the future of our children and our planet, I
- [Members' Loan Fund](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members-loan-fund/) - We have a small fund that we are making available to members in the form of “soft”, short-term, unsecured loans. For further details please read the Details & Criteria below. Loan Fund – Details & Criteria Loan Fund – Agreement Loan Fund – Application Form
- [Jericho supplies discount](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/jericho-supplies-discount/) - Our Birmingham enterprise, Jericho, is part of the Jericho Foundation, a charity which runs a number of social enterprises to help their work with people who experience significant personal or occupational barriers to employment, training or social inclusion. Their enterprise Jericho Print offers high quality printing for both stationery and garments (including workwear and hi
- [Move On Wood Recycling shortlisted at the Holyrood Events Green Giant Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/move-on-wood-recycling-shortlisted-at-the-holyrood-events-green-giant-awards/) - Congratulations to our Edinburgh based members Move On Wood Recycling, who have been shortlisted for the Nature and Environment Award at the Holyrood Events Green Giant Awards. The awards champion individuals and organisations in Scotland who have made significant contributions to the fight against climate change. The awards will be announced on November 6 at
- [Massive Year on Year Growth in the National Builders Collection Scheme (NBCS)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/massive-year-on-year-growth-in-the-national-builders-collection-scheme-nbcs/) - Now that we have all the data in for 2010 we can chart the growth of the NBCS over the 3 years of its existence. Total Cubic Yards Collected Through the NBCS in the Last 3 Years Totals: 2008 1270 yds³ 2009 10016.5 yds³ 2010 19507.5 yds³ (Apr-Jan) Total Number of Sites Collected from through the NBCS in the Last 3
- [2011: NCWRP becomes self-funding](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-becomes-self-funding/)
- [2003: National Community Wood Recycling Project (NCWRP) founded](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/national-community-wood-recycling-project-ncwrp-founded/)
- [1998: Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project founded](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/brighton-hove-wood-recycling-project-founded-by-richard-mehmed/) - The Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project was founded by Richard Mehmed to reuse waste timber in the Brighton and Hove area
- [Humber Wood Recycling launch new site](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/humber-wood-recycling-launch-new-site/) - Linder Barker, interior designer and television presenter, was present for the opening of new premises for Community Wood Recycling enterprise Humber Wood Recycling.
- [Find out about how we are reopening our services](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/update-on-our-services/) - Many of our wood stores around the country have now been able to reopen with appropriate social distancing measures in place.
- [Community Wood Recycling seeks Customer Account Manager](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-seeks-customer-sales-officer/) - Community Wood Recycling is a multi-award winning social enterprise committed to saving resources and creating jobs for disadvantaged people. We are looking for a Customer Account Manager to join our happy team based in our central Brighton office.
- [20th Anniversary Celebration](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/20th-anniversary-celebration/) - The Community Wood Recycling social franchise is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Set up in 1998, Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project has been saving resources and serving the community for two decades. Community wood recycling was set up to promote the concept around the country and now there are around 30 enterprises nationwide.
- [Aldingbourne Trust seeks Wood Recycling Lead](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/aldingbourne-trust-seeks-wood-recycling-lead/) - This is an important role within the Aldingbourne Country Centre, supporting the environmental and recycling ethos of the Trust. Working with the Wood Recycling Senior (WRS), the post holder will be involved in all aspects of the Wood Recycling enterprise – from collecting waste wood and driving the van through to developing networks and sales leads.
- [We’ve been celebrating!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/weve-been-celebrating/) - This weekend we marked 20 years of the country’s first community wood recycling project, The Wood Store Brighton. We were joined by volunteers from the early days of the project, wood recyclers from all over the country, and some of the many builders who use our wood recycling services.
- [Celebrating the end of a successful project!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/celebrating-the-end-of-a-successful-project/) - We were delighted to be asked by ISG plc to save the historic track of Manchester's HSBC UK National Cycling Centre for reuse when it was replaced as part of the velodrome’s refurbishment.
- [Launching in Leeds](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/launching-in-leeds/) - Leeds Wood Recycling opened their doors to the public on Monday 17th September. With an enthusiastic team of volunteers, they’ve been getting their wood store ready with a reclaimed wood counter and racks.
- [Community Wood Recycling comes to Edinburgh](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-comes-to-edinburgh/) - We are very pleased to introduce our new Edinburgh enterprise. Move On Wood Recycling will provide volunteering and training opportunities in a real work environment,particularly to young people and those affected by homelessness, as well as saving wood from going to waste.
- [Successful bond launch allows Bristol Wood Recycling Project to buy its new premises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/successful-bond-launch-allows-bristol-wood-recycling-project-to-buy-its-new-premises/) - Bristol Wood Recycling Project has raised the funds it needs to buy its new premises, hitting its £430,000 target in just a fortnight.
- [New Life Wood launches in Basildon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-life-wood-launches-in-basildon/) - Basildon-based newcomers to the network New Life Wood held their launch event on Saturday 23rd March 2019. Local MP Stephen Metcalfe along to cut the ribbon and around 100 people came down to see what was on offer and meet the amazing New Life Wood volunteers and Trustees.
- [Community Wood Recycling one of UK's top 100 social enterprises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-one-of-uks-top-100-social-enterprises/) - We were delighted to attend the NatWest SE100 awards last night, and find out that we made it onto the SE100 index of the country's top 100 social enterprises.
- [Believe in Tomorrow at Hampton Court Flower Show](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/believe-in-tomorrow-at-hampton-court-flower-show/) - South London network members Solo Wood Recycling are providing reclaimed timber for a garden at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show.
- [Coronavirus Update](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/coronavirus-update/) - The Community Wood Recycling network is following government guidelines on suspending activities.
- [Wates Group spends £20 million with Social Enterprises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wates-group-spends-20-million-with-social-enterprises/) - Leading construction and property services firm and long-time Community Wood Recycling partner Wates Group has cemented its position as one of the country’s leading supporters of the Social Enterprise sector, reaching a landmark spending target.
- [The Wood Store Brighton decorates new zero-waste restaurant](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-wood-store-brighton-decorates-new-zero-waste-restaurant/) - The Wood Store Brighton has provided Ugly Butterfly, a new zero-waste restaurant from Chef Adam Handling, with tables and fittings made from reclaimed wood.
- [Community Wood Recyclers Build Outdoor Classroom](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recyclers-build-outdoor-classroom/) - Community Wood Recyclers have worked to build an outdoor classroom for children near a major development to enjoy.
- [Leeds Wood Recycling furnishes Climate Innovation District footbridge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/leeds-wood-recycling-furnishes-climate-innovation-district-footbridge/) - Leeds Wood Recycling is delighted to have provided seating and planters made from reused wood to decorate a new footbridge across the River Aire.
- [National Builders Scheme Expands](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/national-builders-scheme-expands/) - A record 7 new builders have joined the scheme with first collections from their sites taking place in the last few months. They are Beardwell Construction, Castleoak, Laing O’Rourke, Moores Furniture, Rok, Taylor Wimpey and Warings. Hopefully this is the start of long and fruitful partnerships with all of them.
- [New Project Opens Up!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-project-opens-up/) - In March the Chiltern Wood Recycling Project based in High Wycombe opened its doors for business. This further expands the coverage we can offer to our national builder clients particularly into East Berkshire and West London. Welcome and good luck to directors Ken Amass and Andy Hicks and everyone at the enterprise.
- [NCWRP – Rapidly Growing Social Enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-rapidly-growing-social-enterprise/) - In a recent edition of the prestigious Social Enterprise magazine the NCWRP was named as the 3rd fastest growing social enterprise in the country. Our family of community wood recyclers has a turnover of more than £1,300,000! Congratulations to everyone for contributing to this milestone!
- [Richard Mehmed  - Eco Hero](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/richard-mehmed-eco-hero/) - Richard Mehmed, the founder of the NCWRP, recently featured on the Eco Hero page of the Telegraph magazine describing the setting up and development of the first wood recycling project in Brighton and the inception of the NCWRP.
- [NCWRP Moves to New Office](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-moves-to-new-office/) - After our recent nomadic past the NCWRP has settled in August in a lovely new office in East Street, Brighton. This move should give us the room and facilities to push forward with our objectives of expanding the national builders scheme to provide more work for the wood recycling projects and actively finding entrepreneurs to
- [Award of £10,000 from the Modernisation Fund](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/award-of-10000-from-the-modernisation-fund/) - We have been awarded £10,000 by the Fund which has been set up to assist “collaborative working” between not-for-profit organisations with a view “to help them develop strategies to prosper during the economic downturn”. We will be spending the money on developing a bespoke software package to streamline the administration of the collection service our
- [Modernisation Fund Research](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/modernisation-fund-research/) - With cash from The Modernisation Fund, the NCWRP commissioned research by an independent consultant into the pros and cons of how we have promoted and disseminated the community wood recycling model over the last few years. The full report is available to any of our network members, but the upshot of it is that our
- [Future Jobs Fund and the Green Jobs Partnership](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/future-jobs-fund-and-the-green-jobs-partnership/) - NCWRP heard a few months ago that the consortium bid we had put in to the DWP to become a provider of Future Jobs Fund jobs had been successful. Our contract led by The Aspire Foundation together with the Community Recycling Network, Furniture Recycling Network and ReAlliance was to enable members of our networks to
- [August tops July for our National Builders Collection Scheme (NBCS)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/august-tops-july-for-our-national-builders-collection-scheme-nbcs/) - July was a fantastic month for the NBCS but August has proved to be in a whole different league! 2471.5 yds³ (over 247 tonnes) of wood were collected from 17 different national builders over 57 of their sites. These included 9 Leadbitter sites, 8 apiece for Breyer and Kier and 7 for Taylor Wimpey. 19
- [Professional Photographers work with NCWRP members](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/professional-photographers-work-with-ncwrp-members/) - A couple of months ago we sent out an appeal for professional photographers to help us out with creating some good images of Wood Recycling Enterprises at work, as it is such a useful tool for all kinds of marketing and publicity. We were delighted to be absolutely inundated with responses from photographers all over
- [NCWRP receives visit from South Korea](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-receives-visit-from-south-korea/) - The NCWRP was recently visited by a party of South Koreans that work in job creation for disadvantaged people. They were in the UK for a week looking at possibility of replicating some of our best social enterprise models. They toured and were impressed by the Brighton enterprise and were intrigued how the NCWRP has
- [NCWRP goes to Hollywood! (well, Pinewood Studios)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-goes-to-hollywood-well-pinewood-studios/) - This month our managing director, Richard Mehmed, visited the set of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie at Pinewood Studios to discuss the possibility of our network collecting and recycling some of the wood used in constructing the sets. Unfortunately he didn’t get to meet Johnny Depp but it was a very constructive visit. Watch this
- [New Network Member: Woodchuck](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-network-member/) - A very big welcome to Woodchuck Recycling in Milton Keynes who became operational in mid-January and have already done their first wood collection for a local company. Good luck to directors Phil Gallagher and Morris Dickson and everyone involved with the project.
- [Visit by Lord Henley to the Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/visit-by-lord-henley-to-the-brighton-and-hove-wood-recycling-project/) - DEFRA Minister Lord Henley visited Brighton on 31st March 2011 to find out how we work with builders to reduce and reuse construction waste. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment had accepted an invitation to visit us as part of his desire to learn more about recycling “at ground level” and how more waste
- [Al Jazeera interview](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/al-jazeera-interview/) - NCWRP’s Richard Mehmed was interviewed by the international news organisation at the Brighton Woodstore this month as part of a new news segment they’re doing on eco stuff for their English language broadcasting. It will be broadcast in June to their viewership of over 200 million.
- [NCWRP featured in Permaculture magazine ](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-featured-in-permaculture-magazine/) - The latest (Summer 2011) edition of Permaculture magazine has an article on how Richard Mehmed started the Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project and has gone on to “franchise” the business model through the NCWRP. The article’s already generated a lot of interest particularly from potential entrepreneurs wanting to set up wood recycling social enterprises
- [Network gains a new member: Roots](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/network-gains-a-new-member/) - A very big welcome to Roots – The Timber Reuse Project who have just started operating out of premises in Gravesend, Kent. They increase our coverage of the south eastern corner of the country! Good luck to the project co-ordinator Cath Harris and everyone else involved.
- [Bristol Wood Recycling Project celebrates 7th birthday](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/bristol-wood-recycling-project-celebrates-7th-birthday/) - Congratulations to everyone at Bristol WRP which reached the grand old age of 7 on the 10th of June.
- [Jericho Wood Recycling Grand Opening](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/jericho-wood-recycling-grand-opening/) - Many congratulations to everyone at Jericho Wood Recycling on their official opening on the 16th of June.
- [Permaculture Magazine](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/permaculture-magazine/) - The NCWRP’s work was covered in a three page spread in the Summer edition of Permaculture Magazine. The feature led to calls from several potential new entrepreneurs who were interested in setting up community wood recycling enterprises in their areas.
- [Record month for waste timber collections](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/record-month-for-waste-timber-collections-2/) - Figures for collections from national builders smashed all records this month - with more than 400 tonnes of wood being rescued, generating more than £60,000 of income for our members.
- [Breyer Group reaches 1000 tonne milestone](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/breyer-group-reaches-1000-tonne-milestone/) - Congratulations to Essex-based construction company the Breyer Group who has become the NCWRP’s first national partner to reach the fantastic milestone of diverting 1000 tonnes of wood waste from their sites.
- [Record month for waste timber collections](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/record-month-for-waste-timber-collections/) - In a repeat of last month, August became the best month ever for collections from national builders – with almost 440 tonnes collected from a record 101 building sites across the country.
- [Homes & Gardens Magazine](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/homes-gardens-magazine/) - The Next Door Wood Store (our website promoting the range of wonderful products made by our members from recycled wood) was featured in Homes & Gardens Magazine – the leading “homestyle” publication with a circulation of more than 130,000.
- [NCWRP identifies target cities](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-identifies-target-cities/) - Underpinning a soon to be launched strategy for increasing the number of community wood recycling enterprises nationwide, we have identified the top 10 ‘priority cities’ from which we hope to find entrepreneurs. These key places are Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Bradford, Hull, Liverpool, Stoke, London, Southampton and Plymouth.
- [Kier Sponsors Gathering of Wood Recyclers    ](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/kier-sponsors-gathering-of-wood-recyclers/) - The National Community Wood Recycling Project was delighted to welcome delegates from 16 wood recycling enterprises to our Brighton offices on 21 January 2012. This was an opportunity for wood recyclers from all over the country to meet up and share good practice, discuss the challenges they face and talk about plans for the future. It also gave our members the opportunity to meet informally and build regional links.
- [We’re Eco opens for business](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/were-eco-opens-for-business/) - The family of community wood recyclers welcomes a new member as We’re Eco launches in Taunton, Somerset.
- [Reseiclo opens shop in town centre](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/reseiclo-opens-shop-in-town-centre/) - Our Newport-based members Reseiclo have set up shop in Newport town centre selling a whole range of beautiful hand-made products made from recycled wood.
- [NCWRP has record year for saving resources](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ncwrp-has-record-year-for-saving-resources/) - Last year our network of community wood recyclers made its biggest ever contribution to sustainability by rescuing more than 7,100 tonnes of wood from the waste stream. More than 20% of this huge amount was pushed up the waste hierarchy into re-use, saving carbon and helping to take the pressure off virgin timber. in addition,
- [Breyer Group makes 100th site](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/breyer-group-makes-100th-site/) - Congratulations to NCWRP client Breyer Group PLC for making it to their 100th site, North Bersted in Bognor Regis! NCWRP founder Richard Mehmed was on site to present Breyer Contracts Manager Greg Pike with a certificate commemorating this important milestone of waste wood collections from 100 Breyer sites. Breyer and the NCWRP have been working together
- [The Search is on for New Entrepreneurs](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-search-is-on-for-new-entrepreneurs/) - NCWRP’s network of 27 social enterprises already covers much of the country. We are now looking for the last few entrepreneurs to complete the picture. We’re particularly keen to hear from prospective entrepreneurs in Liverpool, Leeds, Southampton and Hull, but if you’re in another part of the country give us a ring and we’ll discuss
- [10 years of growth](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/10-years-of-growth/) - On Friday 7th June Community Wood Recycling celebrated our tenth birthday – that’s ten years since Richard Mehmed took the plunge to replicate the successful model of the Brighton and Hove Community Wood Recycling Project nationwide, with local Green MP Caroline Lucas as the guest of honour.
- [Humber Wood Recycling Project opens its doors](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/humber-wood-recycling-project-opens-its-doors/) - We are delighted to welcome Humber Wood Recycling Project, serving the area around Hull, to the network. This gives us capacity for the first time to cover this part of the country, and we wish entrepreneur Bob Bunce every success with his new venture.
- [The "money really does grow on trees" breakfast](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/the-money-really-does-grow-on-trees-breakfast/) - Community Wood Recycling Managing Director Richard Mehmed was the speaker at May’s Brighton and Hove business breakfast. His talk took a fascinated audience from the early days of his first social enterprise, to the building of a new industry sector in wood recycling.
- [Global fame for Brighton Waste House](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/global-fame-for-brighton-waste-house/) - This exciting project, a collaboration between Brighton University, Mears Group and City College Brighton, is made of recycled products, scrap and unused materials from construction sites.
- [We've moved!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/weve-moved/) - We've moved our national coordination centre (the National Community Wood Recycling Project) into new offices at 97 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UJ. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same.
- [Making Wood Work launches in Glasgow](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/making-wood-work/) - Glasgow Wood Recycling is about to launch "Making Wood Work" - its first training and employment project providing opportunities for 144 people, the first of its kind in Scotland!
- [Brighton Wood Store now at Preston Barracks](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/brighton-wood-store-now-at-preston-barracks/) - Brighton Woodstore, the first ever Community Wood Recycling enterprise, is moving its premises from the old marketplace on Circus Street. The new retail site is at Preston Barracks on Lewes Road.
- [Wates breaks 1000th tonne](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/1000th-tonne-for-wates/) - Congratulations to the Wates Group who have been presented with a certificate to recognise 1000 tonnes of wood saved for reuse/recycling.
- [Building Futures with Wates](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/building-futures-with-wates/) - Humber Wood Recycling were delighted to get involved in Wates’s Building Futures programme. This is a vocational training programme, aimed at long term unemployed adults, all of whom are disadvantaged, in finding work.
- [Brighton office now recruiting!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/now-recruiting/) - We're looking for a Customer Sales/Liaison Officer to join our happy team based in our central Brighton office. The position is part-time, with flexible hours and a competitive salary.
- [Happy Christmas from Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/happy-christmas-from-community-wood-recycling/) - Everyone at Community Wood Recycling would like to wish all our friends and supporters a very happy Christmas! Pictured: Wooden Christmas tree made by volunteers from the Pericles project at Mid Sussex Wood Recycling
- [Network welcomes new Croydon enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/network-welcomes-new-croydon-enterprise/) - Community Wood Recycling is delighted to welcome our newest member, The South London Wood Recycling Project or Solo Wood for short, which is now active and trading from their premises on Factory Lane in Croydon.
- [New enterprise provides coverage to North Essex](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/new-enterprise-provides-coverage-to-north-essex/) - Community Wood Recycling welcomes North Essex Wood Recycling, for the first time extending our network to provide coverage for the areas surrounding Colchester, Harwich and Ipswich.
- [Wiltshire Wood Recycling expands to Gloucester](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wiltshire-wood-recycling-expands-to-gloucester/) - The Community Wood Recycling network welcomes our newest enterprise, Gloucester Wood Recycling, which will be offering a collection service to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas.
- [Oliver Heath's Healthy Homes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/oliver-heaths-healthy-homes/) - Did you see Oliver Heath's article in this morning's Metro newspaper? He recommends using timber to create a relaxed, calming atmosphere and suggests heading to your local Community Wood Recycling enterprise to find a great selection of reclaimed wood treasures. We certainly agree! https://twitter.com/Oliver_Heath/status/821309500108009472
- [Shortlisted in Awards for Excellence](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/community-wood-recycling-shortlisted-in-awards-for-excellence/) - Community Wood Recycling is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management; Circular Economy Success and Best Community Recycling Initiative.
- [Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/awards-for-excellence-in-recycling-and-waste-management/) - Community Wood Recycling MD Richard Mehmed and Customer Liaison Executive Dan Tidey were suited and booted on Wednesday when they attended the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.
- [Family Christmas Crafts at The Wood Store Brighton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/family-christmas-crafts-at-the-wood-store-brighton/) - Wood recyclers work with local people to save resources, and Christmas is a great opportunity to get young people involved.
- [Bristol Wood Recycling Project is on the move!](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/bristol-wood-recycling-project-is-on-the-move/) - After 14 years trading at the historic Cattle Market, Bristol Wood Recycling Project now has keys to its new premise in William Street, St Philips. The project's last day of trading at Cattle Market Road will be on Saturday 27th January, and Unit 4, William Street, BS2 0RG will open to trade and public on Friday
- [Meet Wood Saints Wolverhampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/meet-wood-saints-wolverhampton/) - The newest member of our network, Wood Saints in Wolverhampton, is now open for business. This project has been set up by the All Saints Action Network. Based in the All Saints area of Wolverhampton, a deprived inner city area with high levels of crime and unemployment, ASAN was set up in 1997 to make
- [Launch Day for Wood Saints Wolverhampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/launch-day-for-wood-saints-wolverhampton/) - Our newest members in Wolverhampton have had their official launch. They were joined by the city’s mayor and TV personality/ace upcyler Jay Blades to officially welcome the public to the Wood Depot.
- [Second Awards for Excellence nomination](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/second-awards-for-excellence-nomination/) - We’ve been nominated again! We’re delighted that for the second year running we’ve received a nomination in the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.

## Pages

- [Home](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/) - Community Wood Recycling is a nationwide network of 30 social enterprises saving resources and changing lives by reusing wood for community benefit.
- [Our measures](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/our-measures/) - In order to ensure we provide a high quality collection service, save resources, and provide jobs and training, we keep a close eye on a range of measures.
- [Recycling wood in the UK](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/what-we-do/recycling-wood-in-the-uk/) - In 2020 the UK generated around 4.5 million tonnes of waste wood, of which 4 million tonnes was recycled. e aim to do better by reusing as much as possible.
- [Domestic collections](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/recycle-wood/domestic/) - Many of our member enterprises offer a wood waste collection service to the public for timber that we can resell. Contact your local enterprise for more information.
- [Recycle wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/recycle-wood/) - Our commercial waste wood collection service ensures that wood is collected promptly and recycled in the most socially and environmentally beneficial way possible.
- [Our social impact](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/what-we-do/our-social-impact/) - Our social mission is to find work for as many people as we can, and to restore people’s hope and self-confidence.
- [Our environmental impact](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/what-we-do/our-environmental-impact/) - Our environmental mission is to build towards a circular wood economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Awards and Certifications](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/awards-and-certifications/) - Certifications and MembershipWe maintain compliance with several industry-standard certifications so that our clients and stakeholders can be sure that we’re living up to the best possible standards. ISO 9001 ISO 9001 is an international standard for Quality Management Systems, published by the International Organization for Standardization. It specifies organisations demonstrate their ability to consistently provide
- [Our story](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/our-story/) - Since it began in 2003, the National Community Wood Recycling Project has developed into one of the country’s leading social and environmental social enterprise networks.
- [Landing page 1](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/landing-page-1/) - Wood waste collection for construction sitesOur simple and cost-effective wood waste collection service is the most environmentally and community-friendly way of disposing of wood waste. Call us now: 01273 20 30 40Contact us nowPoint 1Supporting text Button TextCommitted to qualityWe’re proud to be a social business registered with Social Enterprise UK and accredited under SafeContractor,
- [Newsletters](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/newsletters/) - Doing Good With WoodOur monthly newsletter brings you highlights from around our network, as well as articles about wood and sustainability from the UK and beyond Community Wood Recycling Please correct the marked field(s) below. 1,true,6,Contact Email,2 December 2025NCWRP2025-11-28T15:33:52+00:00The Value of Making: Why Hands-On Work Matters. Real-world activities can be an antidote to aspects of
- [Training programme](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/training-programme/) - Training modulesTo provide your staff and volunteers with a more formal learning experience we have developed a 15-module training scheme. The scheme aims to benefit both your enterprise and the applicant. The first five modules cover Health & Safety, helping to ensure you fulfil your “duty of care” (our arrangements with most national builders require
- [Contact](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/contact/) - Get in touch by phone or email, or follow us on social media.
- [Pallet wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/recycle-wood/pallet-wood/) - Pallet slats are consistent in size and thickness, making them a versatile source of wood with many uses from panelling to furniture.
- [Members](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/) - Collections and success measuresTo enter your collection information or access Tinit, please login to your collections homepage. Please note that your username and password may be different to the ones you used to access this page. If you have forgotten your password but can access your email address, you can reset it with the ‘Forgotten
- [Commercial builds](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-stores/commercial-builds/) - Community Wood Recycling Social Enterprises can offer distinctive bespoke fitouts for every kind of business.
- [News](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/news/) - The latest news from around the Community Wood Recycling network
- [What we do](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/what-we-do/) - We provide a commercial waste wood collection service, working with most of the country’s top construction companies and with businesses in all sectors that produce timber or pallet waste.
- [CWR Branding](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/branding/) - Community Wood Recycling LogoWe encourage Community Wood Recycling members to make use of Community Wood Recycling branding in their marketing. There are several versions for different purposes, if you aren’t sure which one to use then use this one, or contact us. Download a vector (SVG) version of the logo
- [Is it hazardous?](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/is-it-hazardous/) - RPS 250: Is it hazardous?From 1st September 2023 wood must be treated as hazardous (unless tested) if it’s softwood from a building constructed between 1950 and 2007 and is one of the following… Barge boards, fascias and soffitsExternal joineryExternal doorsRoof timbersTiling and cladding battensRoof frames and joistsIf it’s hardwood or from a pre-1950 or post-2007
- [Richard Mehmed's Blog](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/mds-blog/) - Richard Mehmed’s BlogRichard MehmedRichard Mehmed founded the first community wood recycling enterprise, the Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project, in 1998. He is now the Managing Director of the National Community Wood Recycling Project and the Community Wood Recycling national network. 1103, 2024 Social enterprise conference in PortugalNCWRP2024-03-25T10:23:59+00:00March 11, 2024|"Just been invited to a social
- [Carbon calculator](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/carbon-calculator/) - Carbon calculatorTurn information about your activity into a carbon reduction estimateCarbon comparisons Put an amount of CO2 into context to help people understand the scale If you want to relate these numbers to something easier to visualise, like how many times around the world a million miles is, try The Measure of Things or The
- [Work with us](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/work-with-us/) - We’re always looking for people who share our vision of a world without waste, where opportunity and social connection are available to all.
- [Wood stores](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-stores/) - Our wood stores stock everything from timber for DIY to furniture for your house or garden – we even make bespoke products to order.
- [Case Study](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/recycle-wood/case-study/) - At Bath Western Riverside, Community Wood Recycling provided a waste wood collection service, so saving timber for reuse or recycling.
- [Our partners](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/what-we-do/our-partners/) - Working together is the best way to advance our goals of a fairer and more sustainable society
- [Modern Slavery Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/modern-slavery-policy/) - Modern Slavery PolicyModern slavery encompasses slavery, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. In each case individuals are deprived of their freedom and are exploited for commercial or personal gain. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 sets out the responsibilities of organisations to combat such forced labour. Community Wood Recycling is a social enterprise dedicated to
- [Current vacancies](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/) - The latest job vacancies within the Community Wood Recycling network.
- [Privacy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/privacy/) - Website usage is measured for statistical and improvement purposes, but no personally identifiable information is collected.
- [Products for clients](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/wood-stores/products-for-clients/) - We offer our constuction partners a range of products to add value to a site, from planters to birdhouses.
- [Operating Guide](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/operating-guide/) - Operating GuideThe Operating Guide covers all areas of running a community wood recycling enterprise and is required reading for all managers in the network. It also comes with templates and sample documents to streamline your setup process. Download Operating Guide (124MB)You can also use the form below to search our online library of templates and
- [Diversity & Equal Opportunities Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/diversity-equal-opportunities-policy/) - NCWRP seeks to create positive environmental and social change. We facilitate the setting up of community wood recycling social enterprises throughout Britain and work hard to support and to meet the needs of the individuals and organisations in the communities which we are a part of.
- [Quality Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/quality-policy/) - Community Wood Recycling is committed to providing a waste wood collection service that is safe, effective, competitive, and which provides meaningful community and environmental advantages over competitors.
- [Documentation](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/docs/) - Explanation [wedocs]
- [Guides](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/guides/) - Operating Guide The definitive guide for running a Community Wood Recycling enterprise Download Operating GuideOperating GuideThe Operating Guide is the handbook for Community Wood Recycling enterprise managers and contains everything you need to know in order to run a successful enterprise: Running an enterprise Health and Safety Staff and volunteers Collections Retail Products Information for
- [Policies](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/members/policies/) - Community Wood Recycling PoliciesThese policies reflect the attitudes of the NCWRP, and by extension our expectations of enterprises in the network. When we become the supplier of a major client it’s usually on the understanding that these policies are representative of our service as a whole, so please familiarise yourself with the policies, and let
- [Legal](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/legal/) - “Community Wood Recycling” is the trading style of the National Community Wood Recycling Project, a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England 4626 984.
- [Home icons](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/home-icons/) - Loading... Saving Resources Changing Lives Buy reclaimed wood Recycle waste wood Saving Resources Changing Lives Buy reclaimed wood Recycle waste wood Saving Resources Changing Lives Buy reclaimed wood Recycle waste wood Saving Resources Changing Lives Buy reclaimed wood Recycle waste wood We provide the best environmental option for dealing with commercial waste wood and create
- [Member login](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/member-login/)

## Resource

- [Enterprise set-up checklist](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-set-up-checklist/) - This checklist can be used when setting up an enterprise to check that the required documentation and resources are in place. It can also be used as a periodic review or when moving premises to ensure that nothing is lost or out of date. New Enterprise Set-Up Checklist.22.09.2025Download
- [Environmental Permit Exemptions and Waste Carriers Licenses](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/environmental-permit-exemptions-and-waste-carriers-licenses/) - Environmental Permit Exemption Normally, handling waste would require an Environmental Permit. However, some organisations are allowed to handle waste without this Permit if they meet certain requirements and have successfully applied for an Exemption. These Exemptions are designed for low-risk activities and are governed by the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, and Community
- [Health & Safety System for Members](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/hs-system-for-members/) - To help ensure that members continue to fulfil their Duty of Care obligations to staff, volunteers and visitors we have documented a H&S system that meets all requirements of the model. A robust, methodical and transparent way of managing and monitoring H&S between us at ‘national’ and members is also essential to continue to achieve
- [Enterprise Guide: Local Collections Marketing](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/local-collections-marketing-resource-guide/) - Introduction Developing Local Collections The Local Collections Marketing Resource Guide gives your Enterprise the tools to find and develop more local construction and non-construction customers and reach out to them directly using telephone calls and emails. What this Guide will do The Local Collections Marketing Resource Guide explains how to start prospecting to local companies:
- [Factsheet: Waste disposal on building sites](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-waste-disposal-on-building-sites/) - Download factsheet Most waste is moved around in skips. They come in several sizes and are measured but their volume in cubic yards (yd3). The most popular size skips used on building sites are 8yd3 and 12yd3. Larger sites might use 20yd3 or 40yd3 containers, called ‘rollonoff’ or ‘roros’. This is because rather than being
- [Enterprise guide: Tinit](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-enterprise-tinit-guide-2/) - Enterprise guide: TinitDownload Please see below Tinit instructions and general information for the National collection scheme Site referral The sales team are constantly working to get you new sites in your area both from existing and new clients. You can find a list of all our current clients and the appropriate sales manager under 'Info
- [Factsheet: Grant Applications](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-grant-applications/) - Download this factsheet Introduction Grants can be a very useful source of funding, but competition is intense. Many have complex eligibility criteria, and it can be frustrating when our work doesn’t fit in, especially when we believe in how much good we are doing. If you want to be successful, you will need to devote
- [Sample RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/sample-rams-risk-assessment-method-statement/) - The Risk Assessment and Method Statement are vital health and safety documents which clients will expect you to be able to provide on demand and to follow at all times when on site. Below you can download a sample document which you will need to edit to fit your circumstances and sign off on before
- [Tinit](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/tinit-guide-2/) - The NCWRP uses an online computer system we call Tinit. This system is used for uploading collections and success measures, which we then use for invoicing and reporting. If you need access, please contact us.
- [Family and Dependants Leave and Flexible Working Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/family-and-dependants-leave-and-flexible-working-policy/) - Updated 13 September 2024 to reflect changes to legislation NCWRP recognises that staff have family and caring responsibilities, whether for children, elderly parents or other dependants. This policy summarises out the statutory entitlements of all employees. While we do not provide contractual benefits above the statutory minimum, we recommend that any member of staff who
- [Enterprise guide: School visits](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-school-visits/) - This pack has advice and activity sheets to help you organise a visit to your enterprise by a local school. School visitsDownload
- [Chipping/disposal locations](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/finding-chippers-disposal-routes/) - If you're looking for chippers/recyclers/disposal routes, you can use the links below. Community Wood Recycling This is a map of recycling locations used by Community Wood Recycling members (updated Feb 2023) CWR disposal routes Wood Recyclers' Association This is a map of UK wood recyclers in the Wood Recyclers Association. WRA Members - Recyclers
- [Operating Guide: Health & Safety](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/operating-guide-health-safety/) - OPERATING GUIDE.H&S. 20.05.22Download 1. Overview a. Introduction An enterprise’s most important obligation is to protect the Health & Safety (H&S) of all those that it is responsible for. This includes paid staff and volunteers, customers, suppliers and any other visitors that might enter the workplace. Thankfully the number and severity of incidents at work is
- [Data Protection Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/data-protection-policy/) - The NCWRP regards the lawful and correct treatment of personal information, including the information of its members, staff, volunteers, customers and other partners, as paramount. Therefore, the NCWRP fully endorses and adheres to the Data Protection Act 2018, which includes and extends the European General Data Protection Regulation. Data protection principles In accordance with the
- [Factsheet: Wood dust](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-wood-dust/) - What you need to know Wood dust (including dust from sheet materials) can cause serious health problems. It can cause asthma, which carpenters and joiners are four times more likely to get compared with other UK workers. Hardwood dust can cause cancer, particularly of the nose. It is the settled dust that contains the fine particles
- [Factsheet: GDPR](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/gdpr/) - The General Data Protection Regulation is a European Union law that was implemented May 25, 2018, and requires organizations to safeguard personal data and uphold the privacy rights of anyone in EU territory. Even though the UK has left the EU, we have so far voluntarily retained an identical copy of the legislation as UK
- [Factsheet: 11 duties of a company director](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-10-duties-of-a-company-director/) - Directors are legally responsible for overseeing the activities and performance of a limited company in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. It is an important and all-encompassing role that varies from business to business. Generally, however, there are 10 important duties of a company director that you should be aware of. 1. Follow the company’s constitution
- [Factsheet: Chipping](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-chipping/) - Factsheet: ChippingDownload Over the years we have done various pieces of research into the chipping industry to try and work out if it is possible for enterprises to find a use for some of the wood we chip. Until now opportunities have been limited but the current market is starting to see an increase in
- [Factsheet: Shelving](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-shelving/) - Shelving Scaffold-board shelving units are one of the most basic and successful products a Wood Recycling Enterprise (WRE) can make. They take very few resources and only minimal carpentry experience, and tend to allow for a fairly significant mark-up. Materials The basic component of scaffold-board shelving is, of course, scaffold board. Scaffold boards come in
- [Factsheet: Firewood and kindling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-firewood-and-kindling/) - Factsheet: Firewood and kindlingDownload The state of the market More and more people are using their fireplaces and there has been a surge in demand for wood burning stoves – as a more efficient (and environmentally superior) option to an open fire. The resulting explosion in demand for firewood and kindling offers a significant income
- [Factsheet: Treated timber](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-treated-timber/) - Factsheet: Treated timberDownload Tanalised timber is usually pale green in colour. It has been impregnated with compounds of 3 heavy metals; copper, chromium and arsenic (CCA). Traditionally, it has mostly been used for preserving outdoor wood, especially timber cladding, decking, sheds and fences. It has also been used for foundation boards and these days it
- [Factsheet: Choosing premises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-choosing-premises/) - Factsheet: Choosing premisesDownload Locating the right premises is one of the biggest challenges faced by potential community wood recycling entrants. When considering collections, it is less critical where the premises is located, but to help ensure that the retail potential is maximised, it is important to select the most central, most accessible and busiest location
- [Factsheet: Insurance considerations](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-insurance-considerations/) - Factsheet.Insurance considerationsDownload Because of the high volume wood recycling industry’s track record of having huge fires or their staff sustaining injuries through working with large machines/high volumes of material, many insurance companies that previously insured community wood recycling enterprises no longer offer cover. Thankfully there are still sufficient insurers willing to quote to keep the
- [Factsheet: Pallets](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-pallets/) - Factsheet: PalletsDownload What types of pallets will sell? There are two main kinds of pallets which pallet dealers will almost always pay for. These are UK Standard pallets and Euro pallets. Both Euros and Standards come in a variety of styles, with varying market value. UK Standard Any pallet with dimensions of 1200mm x 1000mm
- [Factsheet: Choosing a vehicle](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-choosing-a-vehicle/) - Factsheet.Vehicle-choice.07.12.22Download The vehicle at the heart of our model is the 3.5 tonne pick-up. Compared to a box van or a bigger class of vehicle, there are many reasons that make it the most useful and versatile truck including: Easy to load (helping to ensure fastest load times and best value for customer) Easy to
- [Factsheet: Writing copy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-writing-copy/) - Factsheet: Writing copyDownload Whatever copy you’re writing, and whoever you’re writing it for, many readers will scan through your sales letter or website to see if it’s of interest before they decide to invest any of their time reading it. Such folk are often termed 'skimmers'. So we need to ensure that we provide what’s
- [Factsheet: Planning permission](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-planning-permission/) - Factsheet: Planning PermissionDownload The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as 'Use Classes'. The following list gives an indication of the types of use which may fall within each use class. Please note that this is a guide only and it's
- [Factsheet: SIC codes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-sic-codes/) - Factsheet: SIC codesDownload From https://resources.companieshouse.gov.uk/sic/ A SIC code is a five-digit Standard Industrial Classification code. The most recent update in 2007 made UK SIC codes consistent with the United Nations’ ISIC standard and the European Union’s NACE system A company must provide at least one SIC code to describe what their business does, but can
- [Factsheet: Websites](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-websites/) - Download factsheet This guide is to explain what the NCWRP considers the best practices in creating and managing a community wood recycling enterprise website. It includes a checklist of points to consider, with some additional explanation. Checklist Essential We strongly encourage any community wood recycling enterprise website to meet at least the following requirements: Design
- [Factsheet: Checklist for entrepreneurs going on holiday](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-checklist-for-entrepreneurs-going-on-holiday-3/) - Download factsheet Collections Will you be able to maintain the same level of collections or will you have to stagger some? If capacity will fall, call your busiest sites in advance, and book in collections to clear them before you go. If there is going to be a dip in capacity, people will generally be
- [Factsheet: Facebook Marketplace](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-facebook-marketplace-2/) - Download factsheet Facebook Marketplace is an advertising platform which allows Facebook users to offer items for sale or browse items offered by other users in the local area, similar to eBay or classified ads in a newspaper. Its advantages are: It’s free – there are no fees required to either join Facebook or list items
- [Harassment & Bullying Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/harassment-bullying-policy/) - National Community Wood Recycling is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace environment which fosters mutual respect, integrity and professional conduct. In keeping with this commitment, the company will not tolerate any harassment or bullying of employees. It is committed to eliminating intimidation in any form. The company will take all reasonable steps to provide
- [Volunteer Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/volunteer-policy/) - Recruitment Volunteers are the life blood of the community wood recycling model and the NCWRP relies on such motivated and enthusiastic people to fulfil its aims. We will use appropriate means to advertise for volunteers locally that take into account the principles of our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies. The applicant will have to complete
- [Ethical Procurement Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/ethical-procurement-policy/) - Introduction The NCWRP wishes to demonstrate that it secures best value for money for goods and services purchased for the purposes of its work. In certain circumstances we may also be subject to requirements under EC Procurement Directives. This policy sets out procedures for the NCWRP in respect of the above requirements. Application of the
- [Operating Guide](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/operating-guide/) - The Operating Guide is the handbook for Community Wood Recycling enterprise managers and contains everything you need to know in order to run a successful enterprise: Running an enterpriseSAMPLE PL budgetCash flow forecastHealth and SafetyAccident Report FormCOSHH guideSAMPLE Health & Safety PolicyFire safety guideRiddor guideSAMPLE Method statementRAMS SAMPLESAMPLE Individual training logCommon noise levelsStaff and volunteersSAMPLE
- [Enterprise guide: Social Media](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/factsheet-social-media-2/) - Attract local attention By including the hashtag of your local town you can bring attention to your events. Retweeting also gets you noticed. Customer Service Customers often use Twitter as a communication tool to ask questions and queries. This is something to plan for - there is an expectation that you will respond quickly, so
- [Working from Home Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/working-from-home-policy/) - NCWRP allows employees to work from home on occasions that are agreed in advance with their line manager. There is no automatic right to work from home. When deciding whether to allow an employee to work from home the primary consideration will always be the efficient completion of work duties. Working from home is something
- [Anti-Corruption Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/anti-corruption-policy/) - Introduction Community Wood Recycling values its reputation and is committed to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards in the conduct of its business affairs. The actions and conduct of the company’s staff as well as others acting on the company’s behalf are key to maintaining these standards. The purpose of this document is to
- [Collection Terms Agreement and Terms & Conditions](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/terms-and-conditions/) - The standard 2022 terms of the Community Wood Recycling wood waste collection service.
- [Enterprise guide: eWTN Manual](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-ewtn-manual/) - Here you can find manuals for using the Community Wood Recycling electronic Waste Transfer Note system.
- [Enterprise guide: Employment](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-employment/) - Enterprise guide: EmploymentDownload How many paid staff entrepreneurs start with will depend on their available financial resources; because of the challenge of obtaining sufficient grant funding, most start alone and hire as their business grows. If expansion is rapid, workers can be recruited sooner, but new employees must be taken on only when the business
- [Enterprise guide: Google My Business](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-google-my-business/) - Enterprise guide: Google My BusinessDownload A chance to improve what Google tells people about your Enterprise The internet has completely transformed the way customers find what they are looking for and the Google search engine dominates local searches, so being seen on Google is essential for visibility. But google doesn’t just give a list of
- [Enterprise guide: Marketing events](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-marketing-events/) - Enterprise guide: Marketing eventsDownload Advice on planning an event For events large or small, the secret to success is in the planning. It is important to know why you are holding the event, who you are targeting and what you want to tell attendees. The next step is to work out a timeline that will
- [Enterprise guide: Taking photographs](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/photography-guide/) - Taking good photographs is essential for marketing your enterprise, whether on social media, web or print. Taking Photographs Download
- [Enterprise guide: Volunteers](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/enterprise-guide-volunteers-2/) - Download this guide Introduction Volunteers are a key part of the community wood recycling business model. This guide is intended to provide directors and managers in the Community Wood Recycling network with in-depth information for about sourcing, recruiting and managing volunteers. Volunteering basics From the NCWRP Operating Guide: Volunteers come from all walks of life
- [Business Ethics & Integrity Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/business-ethics-integrity-policy/) - As a social enterprise, the National Community Wood Recycling Project has placed ethics and values at the heart of its business since it was founded, in 2003. It expects all volunteers and employees in the organisation, and across the franchise, to exercise the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice when they are representing the
- [Whistleblowing Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/whistleblowing-policy/) - About this policy We are committed to conducting our business with honesty and integrity and we expect all staff to maintain high standards. Any suspected wrongdoing should be reported as soon as possible. This policy covers all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, casual workers and agency workers. This policy does not form part of
- [Statement of Core Values](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/statement-of-core-values/) - The National Community Wood Recycling Project exists: - To build and support a nationwide network of community wood recycling social enterprisesThrough the work of our member enterprises to collect wood that would otherwise be treated as waste and to promote its reuseTo provide a high quality collections service to the building trade and other organisations
- [Safeguarding Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/safeguarding-policy-3/) - Safeguarding vulnerable adults as volunteers and employees Introduction At the NCWRP we aim to be an effective and supportive Social Enterprise and Employer (as well as providing excellent services to vulnerable people). To ensure we achieve this and to support our mission we aim to provide a range of opportunities and pathways to ensure we
- [Quality Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/quality-policy/) - Community Wood Recycling is committed to providing a waste wood collection service that is safe, effective, competitive, and which provides meaningful community and environmental advantages over competitors. We are also committed to serving our members by providing a reliable supply of national collection work, fair oversight, and comprehensive business support. We comply with all relevant
- [Network Health & Safety](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/network-health-safety/) - This is the Health and Safety policy for the Community Wood Recycling Network General Statement The NCWRP exists to provide opportunities for disadvantaged people, and to change their lives for the better. Much of our work is in the construction sector, one of the highest risk industries for serious and fatal injuries. We are committed
- [Modern Slavery Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/modern-slavery-policy/) - Modern slavery encompasses slavery, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. In each case individuals are deprived of their freedom and are exploited for commercial or personal gain. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 sets out the responsibilities of organisations to combat such forced labour. Community Wood Recycling is a social enterprise dedicated to saving resources
- [Environmental Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/environmental-policy/) - The NCWRP’s primary aim is to reduce waste and save resources by setting up and helping to develop wood recycling social enterprises. Therefore, safeguarding the environment - and enabling others to do so - is our overriding objective. Even though the negative effect on the environment of our activities is relatively limited, we recognise that
- [Diversity & Equal Opportunities Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/diversity-equal-opportunities-policy/) - Introduction NCWRP seeks to create positive environmental and social change. We facilitate the setting up of community wood recycling social enterprises throughout Britain and work hard to support and to meet the needs of the individuals and organisations in the communities which we are a part of. We recognise that it is essential to provide
- [Code of Business Conduct](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/code-of-business-conduct/) - 1. Compliance with laws and regulations We are committed to complying with all relevant laws and regulations which govern our operations. 2. Health and Safety We adhere to all health and safety regulations. This is monitored on an ongoing basis. 3. Confidentiality We respect the confidentiality of all confidential business and personal information. 4. Equal
- [Alcohol & Drugs Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/alcohol-drugs-policy/) - Introduction The NCWRP is legally required by the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act to provide a safe working environment for all its employees, volunteers and other visitors. It also needs to ensure that its employees do not put others, including customers and members of the public, at risk due to their behaviour. Other
- [Statement of Aims](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/statement-of-aims/) - The NCWRP has two main goals: The first is saving resources, and thereby helping protect the environment by re-using and recycling wood that would otherwise be wasted.The second is to create sustainable employment, training, and volunteering opportunities for local people who might be described as disadvantaged and who are struggling to find gainful employment. We
- [SAMPLE 3 year budget](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/sample-3-year-budget-2/) - A template for a 3 year budget including profit and loss calculations. Download sample budget
- [Training Modules](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/training-modules/) - For the latest modules click here To provide your volunteers with a more formal learning experience we have developed a 12-week modular training scheme. The scheme aims to benefit both your enterprise and the applicant. The first five modules cover Health & Safety, helping to ensure you fulfil your “duty of care” (our arrangements with most
- [Community Wood Recycling logo](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resources/community-wood-recycling-logo/) - As a member of the network you have the right to use the Community Wood Recycling brand logo alongside your own logo. There are several versions for different purposes, if you aren’t sure which one to use then use this one, or contact us. Download a vector (SVG) version of the logo

## Timeline Stories

- [Community Wood Recycling Achieves Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold Membership](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-achieves-supply-chain-sustainability-school-gold-membership/)
- [Community Wood Recycling awarded Wood Recycling Business of the Year 2024](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-awarded-wood-recycling-business-of-the-year-2024/)
- [Bristol Wood Recycling Project celebrates 20 years of operation](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/bristol-wood-recycling-project-reaches-20-years-old/)
- [Manchester-based wood recyclers EMERGE Touch Wood partner with Willmott Dixon to support the local community](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/manchester-based-wood-recyclers-emerge-touch-wood-partner-with-willmott-dixon-to-support-the-local-community/) - Manchester-based Community Wood Recyclers Touch Wood EMERGE partner with Willmott Dixon to build a new sheltered workshop for the Petrus Incredible Edibles Rochdale Project (PIER). PIER provides meaningful activity for homeless people to improve their health and wellbeing, helping them to engage with the wider community and enabling them to gain skills and experience.
- [Community Wood Recycling featured as a solution by UK Green Building Council](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-featured-as-a-solution-by-uk-green-building-council/) - The UK Green Building Council launches a new website showcasing its work to mitigate climate change, safeguard nature, spearhead the drive to more efficient resource use and support communities to thrive. We share their ambitions to make construction better for people and planet and we’re delighted that Community Wood Recycling is one of the solutions
- [Morgan Sindall presents Social Enterprise Award to Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/morgan-sindall-presents-social-enterprise-award-to-community-wood-recycling/) - Managing Director Richard Mehmed accepts the Morgan Sindall North West Regional Social Enterprise Award on behalf of the network at the construction company’s Manchester offices.
- [Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project makes planters for the ABBA arena](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/brighton-hove-wood-recycling-project-makes-planters-for-the-abba-arena/) - Our team at Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project were excited to deliver these 21 beautiful planters to the ABBA arena in London! Made from recycled wood materials, the planters not only add a natural feel to the venue’s surroundings but also contribute to a more sustainable future. We’re proud to provide solutions that benefit
- [BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project Nominated for UK Green Business Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/bbc-eastenders-and-community-wood-recycling-pilot-project-nominated-for-uk-green-business-award/) - The BBC Eastenders and Community Wood Recycling Pilot Project is selected as a finalist in the Circular Economy Project of the Year category of the UK Green Business Awards 2023.
- [Final young person finishes their Kickstart Scheme placement](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/last-young-person-finishes-their-kickstart-scheme-placement/) - This government funded scheme to help young people who have been unemployed due to the pandemic into the workplace has allowed us to offer training and work experience to 44 16-25 year olds.
- [Regional meetings resume](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/regional-meetings-resume/) - After a two year break during the Covid pandemic, we are able to restart our regional meetings and bring wood recyclers from across the the network together to share ideas, opportunities and new ways of working
- [Community Wood Recycling achieves ISO 9001 certification](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-certified-iso-9001-compliant/) - ISO 9001 is the international gold standard for quality management, and our certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering on our service quality pledges as well as continually improving how we manage the organisation.
- [Oxford Wood Recycling hosts The Gadget Show](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/oxford-wood-recycling-hosts-the-gadget-show/) - Oxford Wood Recycling hosts Channel 5’s The Gadget Show for an item testing electric drills.
- [Jericho Wood Shack supplies the Commonwealth Games](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/jericho-wood-shack-supplies-the-commonwealth-games/) - The Birmingham-based enterprise supplies both decorative panels for the entrance and wooden thrones for cycling medallists.
- [Process CIC founded](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/process-cic-founded/) - Process CIC is a subsidiary service to ensure that all staff and volunteers in the Community Wood Recycling network have access to mental health support. Their first act is to compile a report, Mental Health and Wellbeing Provision in the Construction Industry, to examine the extent to which existing mental health support is meeting builders'
- [Wood Saints opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/wood-saints-opens/) - The All Saints Action Network, working to regenerate a disadvantaged area of Wolverhampton, chooses wood recycling as a means of delivering change through social enterprise.
- [We join the SEUK Buy Social Corporate Challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/we-join-the-seuk-buy-social-corporate-challenge/) - Social Enterprise UK and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport call on top UK businesses to collectively spend £1 billion with social enterprises through their procurement. Community Wood Recycling is a key social enterprise partner for several top builders.
- [NCWRP Best Partnership Winner at the Wood Recyclers’ Association Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/winners-in-the-best-partnership-category-of-the-wood-recyclers-association-awards/)
- [Just Wood Leicestershire opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/just-wood-and-southampton-wood-recycling-open/) - Just Wood Leicestershire is the first project in our network to be led and run by an all female team.
- [NCWRP 'Cut the Carbon' Finalist in the Construction Skills Building Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/named-as-finalist-in-the-construction-skills-cut-the-carbon-award-at-the-building-awards/)
- [The NCWRP establishes a permanent national office](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/after-three-years-of-working-from-home-or-in-temporary-spaces-the-ncwrp-is-able-to-open-a-permanent-national-office-in-brighton/) - After three years of working from home or in temporary spaces, the NCWRP is able to open a permanent national office in Brighton.
- [NCWRP Semi-Finalists in the Nesta Waste Reduction Challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/ncwrp-named-as-semi-finalists-in-the-nesta-waste-reduction-challenge/) - Nesta's Waste Reduction Challenge Prize offers a prize for the innovation that achieved the biggest measurable reduction in waste, by providing new opportunities for communities to come together to give time, skills and resources.
- [St Albans Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/st-albans-wood-recycling-and-woods-forever-now-trading-as-riverside-timber-recycling-project-open/) - St Albans Wood Recycling goes on to become one of the network's largest wood collectors, collecting around 2,000 tonnes of wood from north London building projects each year.
- [The Useful Wood Company opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/the-useful-wood-company-opens/) - A Woking-based group seeking to tackle financial exclusion and joblessness turn a former Jobcentre into an Aladdin's cave of reclaimed timber.
- [Move On Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/move-on-wood-recycling-and-the-useful-wood-company-open/) - Our second project in Scotland brings wood recycling to the nation's capital with support from Zero Waste Scotland, and new opportunities for the clients of leading charity Move On Scotland.
- [Solo Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/solo-wood-recycling-opens/) - From their Croydon base Solo Wood Recycling become involved in a range of projects from building timber structures for a show garden at the Hampden Court Flower Show to working with local school children.
- [Leeds Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/leeds-wood-recycling-new-life-wood-wood-saints-and-solo-wood-recycling-open/) - They quickly win praise for their initiatives to combat loneliness and isolation through bringing people together to work with wood.
- [New Life Wood opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/new-life-wood-opens/) - This Basildon based project addresses the barriers to people moving out of poverty by offering training, mentoring and life and money management skills.
- [Richard Mehmed voted onto the Executive Committee of Social Firms Europe](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/richard-mehmed-voted-onto-the-executive-committee-of-european-social-enterprise-network/) - Richard's appointment shows international recognition of Community Wood Recycling as an exemplar of social enterprise, as well as demonstrating his commitment to disseminating any lessons learned for the betterment of social business across Europe.
- [Northamptonshire Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/northamptonshire-wood-recycling-opens/) - They quickly develop a loyal following of fans of their reclaimed timber on social media.
- [North Essex Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/north-essex-wood-recycling-opens/) - The Community Wood Recycling model gives one of the employees at our South London enterprise the chance to start his own social enterprise.
- [Newcastle Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/newcastle-wood-recycling-opens/) - A former council depot in the Walker area is given new life as a sustainable, vibrant space which brings together the local community.
- [Humber Wood Recycling Project opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/humber-wood-recycling-opens/) - Our Hull-based wood recyclers serve the Humber region, and have gone on to become part of the Dove House Hospice family, reclaiming timber to support a vital community service.
- [Southampton Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/southampton-wood-recycling-opens/) - The founders of the project are avid sailors, sailing mainly traditional gaff rigged boats. While searching for timber for winter maintenance of one of these boats, they find out about community wood recycling and are inspired to set up a project in Southampton.
- [East Midlands Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/east-midlands-wr-and-emerge-wr-open/) - Based in Derby, they build up a reputation for products, from tables to mud kitchens.
- [EMERGE Touch Wood opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/emerge-touch-wood-opens/) - EMERGE 3Rs operates several recycling and reuse projects in Greater Manchester, including the Touch Wood community wood recycling enterprise and the FareShare community food partnership.
- [Roots Timber Reuse opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/roots-timber-reuse-opens/) - Serving the Medway towns and north Kent, the team at Roots work closely with the local community, from making planters to giving opportunities to people with learning disabilities.
- [Jericho Wood Shack opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/jericho-wr-and-roots-wr-open/) - JERICHO is a charity offering work and training opportunities to people in the Birmingham area struggling with issues including homelessness, mental ill health, addiction, disability, modern slavery, and social exclusion through a range of social businesses, such as building, laundry, cleaning, refurbishment, catering, and of course community wood recycling via The Wood Shack.
- [The NCWRP comes out top on the SE100 'fastest growing' index](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/the-ncwrp-came-out-top-on-the-recently-compiled-rbs-se100-fastest-growing-social-enterprise-index/) - As well as topping the recently compiled RBS SE100 (now NatWest SE100) fastest growing social enterprise index, we are also narrowly pipped to the post of being named the inaugural RBS SE100 growth champion at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
- [We introduce detailed environmental reports to our collection clients](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/we-introduce-detailed-environmental-reports-to-our-customers/) - In response to increasing standards for environmental and waste safeguards amongst our clients, we start producing reports showing not only the quantity of waste collected from each site but what it was used for.
- [Chiltern Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/chiltern-wood-recycling-opens/) - The project is based in High Wycombe, famous for its history of wooden chair making
- [Glasgow Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/glasgow-wood-recycling-opens/) - Community Wood Recycling finds its first home in Scotland. Located on the North bank of the River Clyde on land once occupied by the Swan Hunter shipyard, the project soon develops the strong sense of community and purpose that brings everyone together, and makes it a special place.
- [Woods Forever (now trading as Riverside Timber Recycling Project) opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/woods-forever-now-trading-as-riverside-timber-recycling-project-opens/) - This Essex-based project provides wood waste collections in London from their home by the River Rodding in Essex.
- [Mid-Sussex Wood Recycling Project opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/mid-sussex-wood-recycling-project-opens/) - Based in the countryside near Haywards Heath, the project promotes volunteering with wood in an outdoor setting to local groups including people with learning difficulties.
- [Woodhouse Recycling Project opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/woodhouse-recycling-project-opens/) - The Woodhouse opens in Preston, an initiative by local charity Integrate. Supporting adults with learning disabilities, it provides training, employment and importantly allows them to live their life to the full in their local community.
- [Wood@Aldingbourne opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/woodaldingbourne-opens/) - The Aldingbourne Trust adds a Community Wood Recycling service to their family of social businesses at the scenic Aldingbourne Country Centre, as part of their mission to provide opportunities for people with autism or learning disability.
- [Oxford Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/oxford-wood-recycling-opens/) - Serving the Oxford area, the project soon outgrows their initial premises and moves to Abingdon, where they continue to work with volunteers and champion the therapeutic powers of working with wood.
- [Wiltshire Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/wiltshire-wood-recycling-opens/) - The wood recycling model finds a home in the countryside, when a former milking shed near the Castle Coombe racing circuit is transformed into a home for reclaimed timber.
- [Reseiclo Community Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/reseiclo-community-wood-recycling-opens/) - Reseiclo Wood Recycling becomes the first community wood recycling enterprise in Wales, trading from Newport near Cardiff.
- [Richard Mehmed sets up the country’s first community wood recycling project in Brighton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/brighton-hove-wood-recycling-project-founded/) - At a time when only 2% of waste wood is being recycled (with the rest ending up in landfill producing the potent greenhouse gas methane), Richard Mehmed founds Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project (later to be known as The Woodstore), the country's first community wood recycling social enterprise. The project quickly attracts media attention,
- [Richard Mehmed presented to HRH Anne, Princess Royal](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/richard-mehmed-presented-to-princess-royal-to-commemorate-wates-the-queens-award-for-enterprise-sustainable-development/) - To commemorate our long term partners Wates being awarded The Queens Award for Enterprise (Sustainable Development), Community Wood Recycling Founder and Managing Director Richard Mehmed is presented to Her Royal Highness Anne, Princess Royal, and gives her a collection of Christmas decorations made by Humber Wood Recycling and Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling from wood
- [The first franchised enterprise, Bristol Wood Recycling Project, opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/2004/) - The model pioneered in Brighton finds a home in Bristol. Meanwhile at the national office Operating Guides and Training Modules are developed to ensure that the lessons learned from the Brighton enterprise are passed on.
- [Celebration of 10 years of the Community Wood Recycling Network with Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/celebration-of-ten-years-of-the-community-wood-recycling-network-with-caroline-lucas-mp/) - The network comes together to celebrate our tenth birthday, and our local MP is guest of honour
- [National Community Wood Recycling Project founded](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/national-community-wood-recycling-project-ncwrp-founded/) - Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project wins the newly inaugurated National Social Enterprise of the Year Award. Interest in this new model grows, and Richard is contacted by people all over the country wanting to set up similar projects. With funding from WRAP and the Esmee Fairburn Foundation, he launches the National Community Wood Recycling
- [Somerset Wood Recycling opens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/somerset-wood-recycling-and-woodaldingbourne-open/) - Serving the town of Weston Super Mare, from the outset, the project offers work-based training to local people whose face challenges in their lives. Many early volunteers go on to become long term members of staff.
- [NCWRP is part of the Green Jobs Consortium](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/ncwrp-is-part-of-the-green-jobs-consortium-of-social-enterprises-in-the-environmental-sector-delivering-funded-jobs-for-18-24-year-olds-with-training-and-support-into-long-term-employment-via-the-futu/) - The Green Jobs Consortium is a consortium of social enterprises in the environmental sector delivering funded jobs for 18-24 year olds with training and support into long term employment via the Future Jobs Fund.
- [Richard Mehmed is featured on the Eco Hero page of the Telegraph magazine](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/richard-mehmed-is-featured-on-the-eco-hero-page-of-the-telegraph-magazine/)
- [Taylor Wimpey becomes the network’s first major national client](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/taylor-wimpey-becomes-the-networks-first-major-national-client/)
- [Launch of the National Builders Collection Scheme](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/launch-of-the-national-builders-collection-scheme-to-provide-a-comprehensive-national-waste-wood-service-to-the-countrys-top-builders/) - To provide a comprehensive national waste wood service to the country’s top builders, the NCWRP launches the National Builders Collection Scheme. 108 tonnes of wood are collected in the first month.
- [Oxford Wood Recycling named Overall Winner of the European Social Firm of the Year 2010 by Social Firms Europe](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/oxford-wood-recycling-named-overall-winner-of-the-european-social-firm-of-the-year-2010-by-social-firms-europe/)
- [Taylor Wimpey highlights NCWRP in their corporate responsibility report](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/taylor-wimpey-highlights-ncwrp-in-their-corporate-responsibility-report/)
- [NCWRP featured in Permaculture magazine](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/the-network-is-featured-in-permaculture-magazine/) - The NCWRP’s work is covered in a three page spread in the Summer edition of Permaculture Magazine. The feature leads to calls from several potential new entrepreneurs who are interested in setting up community wood recycling enterprises in their areas.
- [Richard Mehmed is interviewed by Al Jazeera about his work to build up the network](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/richard-mehmed-is-interviewed-by-al-jazeera-about-his-work-to-build-up-the-network/) - NCWRP’s Richard Mehmed is interviewed by the international news organisation Al Jazeera at the Brighton Woodstore as part of a new ecology news segment for their English language broadcasting, broadcast in June to their viewership of over 200 million.
- [DEFRA Minister Lord Henley visits the Brighton Woodstore](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/visit-by-defra-minister-lord-henley-to-find-out-how-we-work-with-builders-to-reduce-and-reuse-construction-waste/) - DEFRA Minister Lord Henley visits Brighton to find out how we work with builders to reduce and reuse construction waste.
- [NCWRP Materials Recycler of the Year (SME) at the National Recycling Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-is-named-materials-recycler-of-the-year-sme-at-the-national-recycling-awards/)
- [NCWRP Finalist in the London and South East category of the Construction Excellence Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/london-and-south-east-finalists-in-the-construction-excellence-awards/)
- [For the first time, the network collects over 1000 tonnes of waste wood in a single month](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/first-month-in-which-over-1000-tonnes-of-waste-wood-collected/)
- [We take the name Community Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/we-take-the-name-community-wood-recycling/) - The National Community Wood Recycling Project bands together with the local enterprises it helped create and foster to form Community Wood Recycling, a recycling network with the goal of providing collection coverage and wood supply across the country using the community wood recycling model.
- [Playhouse made by Just Wood featured on ITV’s Love Your Garden](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/teepee-made-of-recycled-wood-by-just-wood-wr-shown-on-itvs-love-your-garden/) - A teepee playhouse designed and built from reclaimed wood by Just Wood Leicestershire is part of the garden makeover on the ITV television programme ‘Love Your Garden’ starring Alan Titchmarsh.
- [Community Wood Recycling model introduced at the European Social Firms Conference](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/north-essex-opens-at-a-conference-in-switzerland-richard-mehmed-presents-the-community-wood-recycling-model-and-urges-european-social-entrepreneurs-to-develop-similar-ways-of-tackling-wood-waste-in-t/) - At the 28th Social Firms Europe CEFEC Annual Conference in Switzerland, Richard Mehmed presents the Community Wood Recycling model and urges European social entrepreneurs to develop similar ways of tackling wood waste in their countries.
- [Community Wood Recycling receives Constructionline Silver accreditation](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/network-receives-constructionline-silver-accreditation/) - This certifies our conformity with the PAS 91 standard for construction procurement.
- [Reclaimed wood bench presented to Kier to celebrate 4000 tonnes of wood waste collected from their sites](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/reclaimed-wood-bench-presented-to-kier-to-celebrate-4000-tonnes-of-wood-waste-collected-from-their-sites/)
- [Community Wood Recycling is Highly Commended in the UK Social Enterprise Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-is-highly-commended-in-the-uk-social-enterprise-awards/)
- [Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste management winner - Wood Recycling Business of the Year](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/awards-for-excellence-in-recycling-and-waste-management-winner-wood-recycling-business-of-the-year/)
- [Manchester Velodrome track rescued for reuse during refurbishment by local wood recyclers EMERGE](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/manchester-velodrome-home-of-british-cycling-track-rescued-for-reuse-during-refurbishment-by-manchester-wood-recyclers-emerge/)
- [Celebration of 20 years of Community Wood Recycling at Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/celebration-of-20-years-of-community-wood-recycling-at-brighton-and-hove-wood-recycling-project/)
- [Finalist in the NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards Resilience category](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/finalist-in-the-natwest-se100-social-business-awards-resilience-category/)
- [Finalist in the NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards Environmental Champion category](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/finalist-in-the-natwest-se100-social-business-awards-environmental-champion-category/)
- [The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit EMERGE](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/while-visiting-emerge-to-recognise-their-work-supplying-food-to-local-people-during-the-coronavirus-crisis-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-are-presented-with-a-herb-planter-made-by-our-wood-recyclers/) - While visiting EMERGE to recognise the Manchester-based social enterprise's work supplying food to local people during the coronavirus crisis, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are presented with a herb planter made by our wood recyclers
- [Community Wood Recycling named as the winner of the Social Value Award in the Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Supply Chain Awards 2020](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/community-wood-recycling-has-been-named-as-the-winner-of-the-social-value-award-in-the-morgan-sindall-construction-and-infrastructure-supply-chain-awards-2020/)
- [New Life Wood are featured on BBC One’s Morning Live show with a visit from Will Kirk of Repair Shop fame](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/new-life-wood-are-featured-on-bbc-ones-morning-live-show-with-a-visit-from-will-kirk-of-repair-shop-fame/)
- [We go paperless and introduce electronic waste transfer notes across the network](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/timeline/we-go-paperless-and-introduce-electronic-waste-transfer-notes-across-the-network/) - To stay at the forefront of high-efficiency, low-waste recycling, Community Wood Recycling develops a Waste Transfer Note management app that lets our collectors log transfers as they take place.

## Testimonials

- [Nathan Sandland-Jones](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/nathan-sandland-jones/) - I spent a day with the team at Preston and was blown away by the work done there. I had not truly appreciated the impact made by the organisation. I must say that Damian who runs the depot is a different calibre and the balance he holds in making the charity viable whilst supporting those
- [John Fowler](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/7691-2/) - They have always been very accommodating and offer our business a superb service from start to finish even during these uncertain times we have found ourselves in. If you were to ask me who I would recommend for any wood waste removal, and who goes that extra mile, then Community Wood Recycling are and always
- [Mary](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/mary/) - “I retired a few years ago and wanted to be sure I filled my time doing good things, not just to benefit other people but for my own health. One of the first things I did was to volunteer with an organisation that helped bereaved widowers learn to cook and to look after themselves with
- [Steve](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/steve/) - Steve came to Basildon-based New Life Wood in February 2019. As an addict in recovery from alcohol misuse, he had recognised that he needed to make a change and do something to help himself turn his life around. Volunteering at New Life Wood has given him a renewed sense of purpose and enabled him to
- [Mark J. FOX MCIPS, ACIOB](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/7684-2/) - We are absolutely delighted with the progress Community Wood Recycling have made with our business and are looking forward to building on this success over the coming years. A great initiative that provides benefits for communities and our planet.
- [Shelley Williamson](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/first-class-service/) - Community Wood Recycling provide a first class service, nothing is ever too much trouble. We have not experienced any issues at all, they are very easy to work with and have been extremely helpful with our enquiries. Willmott Dixon are proud to support Community Wood Recycling and the great work they are doing.
- [Jon Meeks, MCIOB, BSc (Hons)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat_testimonials/7694-2/) - CWR consistently deliver to an exceptional standard, completing everything they do with pride. We have a duty to help disadvantaged people to get back into work and improve the communities that we work in. CWR are able to assist with that by providing a service which can be relied upon and coupled with a service

## Fusion Elements

- [Latest news](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/latest-news/) - Community Wood Recycling is a nationwide network of 30 social enterprises saving resources and changing lives by reusing wood for community benefit.
- [Case study](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/case-study/)
- [Newsletters](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/newsletters/)
- [Saves wood and creates jobs and training](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/saves-wood-and-creates-jobs-and-training/)
- [Annual Reports](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/annual-reports-2/)
- [Annual reports](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/annual-reports/)
- [newsletter subscribe](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/newsletter-subscribe/)
- [Newsletter intro](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/newsletter-intro/)
- [bng1](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/bng1/)
- [Newsletter heading](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/newsletter-heading/)
- [Header](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/header/)
- [Contact form](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/contact-form/)
- [UN goals](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/un-goals/)
- [Sources](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/sources/)
- [Footer CTA](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/footer-cta/)
- [Sub-banner](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/sub-banner/)
- [Gallery header](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/gallery-header/)
- [YT video](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/yt-video/)
- [Standout](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/standout/)
- [Strap heading](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/strap-heading/)
- [Hero button](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/hero-button/)
- [testimonial](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/testimonial/)
- [waste wood in the uk](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/waste-wood-in-the-uk/)
- [G Gallery](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/g-gallery/)
- [O Strapline](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/o-strapline/)
- [A Hero](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/a-hero/)
- [B image and text](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/b-image-and-text/)
- [2 col with icons](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/2-col-with-icons/)
- [Page title](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/page-title/)
- [Content boxes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/content-boxes-2/)
- [Home-icons](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/home-icons/)
- [Content boxes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/content-boxes/)
- [Store finder](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/store-finder/)
- [Video block](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/video-block/)
- [D2 Counter icons](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/d2-counter-icons/)
- [G4 (Slider)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/g4-slider/)
- [G1 (boxed image background)](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/g1-boxed-image-background/)
- [O Title](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/o-title/)
- [G3](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/g3/)
- [J Full-width image floating box](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/j-full-width-image-floating-box/)
- [G/J Full width background](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/g-j-full-width-background/)
- [D1 Counter title](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/d1-counter-title/)
- [C 2 buttons](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/c-2-buttons/)
- [Counter with icon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/counter-with-icon-2/)
- [counter with icon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/counter-with-icon/)
- [Hompage CTA nested columns](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/hompage-cta-nested-columns/)
- [Recycle waste wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/recycle-waste-wood/)
- [recycle cta2](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/recycle-cta2/)
- [News and Twitter](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/news-and-twitter/)
- [Impact counter](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/impact-counter/)
- [Placeholder image](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/placeholder-image/)
- [Timeline items](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/fusion_element/timeline-items/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/uncategorized/)
- [Network news](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/network-news/)
- [Local news](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/local/)
- [Industry](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/industry/)
- [Timeline](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/timeline/)
- [Internal offer](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/internal-offer/)
- [Current vacancies](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/current-vacancies/)
- [MD's Blog](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/mds-blog/)
- [Newsletter](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/newsletter/)
- [Reports](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/category/reports/)

## Tags

- [media](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/media/)
- [glasgow](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/glasgow-2/)
- [new enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/new-enterprise/)
- [humber](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/humber/)
- [were eco](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/were-eco/)
- [roots](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/roots/)
- [woodchuck](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/woodchuck/)
- [chiltern](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/chiltern/)
- [st albans](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/st-albans/)
- [just wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/just-wood/)
- [southampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/southampton/)
- [wates](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wates/)
- [social](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/social/)
- [london](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/london/)
- [croydon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/croydon/)
- [kier](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/kier/)
- [richard mehmed](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/richard-mehmed/)
- [recycling achievement](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/recycling-achievement/)
- [reseiclo](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/reseiclo/)
- [newport](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/newport/)
- [wales](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wales/)
- [woodstore](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/woodstore/)
- [ncwrp](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/ncwrp/)
- [national recycling awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/national-recycling-awards/)
- [wood recyclers association awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wood-recyclers-association-awards/)
- [building awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/building-awards/)
- [se100](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/se100/)
- [brighton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/brighton/)
- [p.e.a.](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/p-e-a/)
- [social enterprise](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/social-enterprise/)
- [north essex](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/north-essex/)
- [colchester](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/colchester/)
- [harwich](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/harwich/)
- [ipswich](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/ipswich/)
- [bristol](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bristol/)
- [video](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/video/)
- [christmas](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/christmas/)
- [solo](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/solo/)
- [job](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/job/)
- [unemployment](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/unemployment/)
- [new premises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/new-premises/)
- [hull](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/hull/)
- [breyer](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/breyer/)
- [gloucester](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/gloucester/)
- [wiltshire](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wiltshire/)
- [sustainability](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/sustainability/)
- [seasonal](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/seasonal/)
- [princess anne](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/princess-anne/)
- [decorations](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/decorations/)
- [b&q](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bq/)
- [crest nicholson](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/crest-nicholson/)
- [100 tonnes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/100-tonnes/)
- [bristol wood recycling project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bristol-wood-recycling-project/)
- [awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/awards/)
- [awards for excellence](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/awards-for-excellence/)
- [let'sbuysocial](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/letsbuysocial/)
- [buy social corporate challenge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/buy-social-corporate-challenge/)
- [social enterprise uk](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/social-enterprise-uk/)
- [leicester](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/leicester/)
- [channel 4](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/channel-4/)
- [media appearance](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/media-appearance/)
- [barratt homes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/barratt-homes/)
- [partnership](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/partnership/)
- [crafts](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/crafts/)
- [workshop](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/workshop/)
- [wolverhampton](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wolverhampton/)
- [wood saints](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wood-saints/)
- [asan](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/asan/)
- [wood recycler of the year](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wood-recycler-of-the-year/)
- [aldingbourne](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/aldingbourne/)
- [aldingbourne trust](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/aldingbourne-trust/)
- [careers](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/careers/)
- [emerge](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/emerge/)
- [fareshare](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/fareshare/)
- [manchester](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/manchester/)
- [marble beers](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/marble-beers/)
- [anniversary](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/anniversary/)
- [event](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/event/)
- [the wood store](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/the-wood-store/)
- [velodrome](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/velodrome/)
- [HSBC UK National Cycling Centre](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/hsbc-uk-national-cycling-centre/)
- [reclaim](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/reclaim/)
- [historic](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/historic/)
- [move on](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/move-on/)
- [glasgow wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/glasgow-wood-recycling/)
- [Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/citi-microentrepreneurship-awards/)
- [sustainability award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/sustainability-award/)
- [resilience award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/resilience-award/)
- [community wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/community-wood-recycling/)
- [MRW National Recycling Awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/mrw-national-recycling-awards/)
- [hampton court flower show](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/hampton-court-flower-show/)
- [co-op of the year awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/co-op-of-the-year-awards/)
- [breakthrough co-op of the year](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/breakthrough-co-op-of-the-year/)
- [south london wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/south-london-wood-recycling/)
- [believe in tomorrow](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/believe-in-tomorrow/)
- [citu](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/citu/)
- [climate innovation district](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/climate-innovation-district/)
- [leeds](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/leeds/)
- [leeds wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/leeds-wood-recycling/)
- [BAM](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bam/)
- [community project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/community-project/)
- [mclaren](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/mclaren/)
- [school](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/school/)
- [commercial fitting](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/commercial-fitting/)
- [edinburgh](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/edinburgh/)
- [move on wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/move-on-wood-recycling/)
- [news](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/news/)
- [scotland](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/scotland/)
- [humber wood recycling project](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/humber-wood-recycling-project/)
- [premises](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/premises/)
- [construction industry](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/construction-industry/)
- [interserve](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/interserve/)
- [newcastle](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/newcastle/)
- [newcastle wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/newcastle-wood-recycling/)
- [oxford](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/oxford/)
- [oxford wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/oxford-wood-recycling/)
- [postcode innovation trust](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/postcode-innovation-trust/)
- [seuk](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/seuk/)
- [st albans wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/st-albans-wood-recycling/)
- [willmott dixon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/willmott-dixon/)
- [jobs](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/jobs/)
- [royal visit](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/royal-visit/)
- [Chiltern Wood Recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/chiltern-wood-recycling/)
- [Morgan Sindall](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/morgan-sindall/)
- [Social Value Award](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/social-value-award/)
- [Birmingham](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/birmingham/)
- [The Wood Shack](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/the-wood-shack/)
- [basildon](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/basildon/)
- [bbc](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bbc/)
- [new life wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/new-life-wood/)
- [redrow homes](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/redrow-homes/)
- [zero waste week](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/zero-waste-week/)
- [ipcc](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/ipcc/)
- [climate change](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/climate-change/)
- [green giant awards](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/green-giant-awards/)
- [cop26](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/cop26/)
- [environment](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/environment/)
- [methane](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/methane/)
- [landfill](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/landfill/)
- [annual report](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/annual-report/)
- [state of the network](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/state-of-the-network/)
- [made by customers](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/made-by-customers/)
- [crossrail](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/crossrail/)
- [muddy stilettos](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/muddy-stilettos/)
- [brighton and hove](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/brighton-and-hove/)
- [tv](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/tv/)
- [the gadget show](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/the-gadget-show/)
- [grow 73](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/grow-73/)
- [community](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/community/)
- [jericho](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/jericho/)
- [regional meeting](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/regional-meeting/)
- [ukgbc](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/ukgbc/)
- [planters](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/planters/)
- [touch wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/touch-wood/)
- [constructing excellence](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/constructing-excellence/)
- [circular economy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/circular-economy/)
- [reuse](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/reuse/)
- [mend and lend](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/mend-and-lend/)
- [impact](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/impact/)
- [social value](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/social-value/)
- [2023](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/2023/)
- [supply chain sustainability school](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/supply-chain-sustainability-school/)
- [global recycling day](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/global-recycling-day/)
- [international women's day](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/international-womens-day/)
- [events](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/events/)
- [wra](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wra/)
- [egger](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/egger/)
- [letsrecycle.com](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/letsrecycle-com/)
- [The Repair Shop](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/the-repair-shop/)
- [siemens](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/siemens/)
- [commercial projects](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/commercial-projects/)
- [emerge recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/emerge-recycling/)
- [biodiversity net gain](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/biodiversity-net-gain/)
- [BNG](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bng/)
- [development](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/development/)
- [wood economy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wood-economy/)
- [southampton wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/southampton-wood-recycling/)
- [art](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/art/)
- [glasgow wood](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/glasgow-wood/)
- [bav](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/bav/)
- [germany](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/germany/)
- [digital disability](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/digital-disability/)
- [products](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/products/)
- [habitat](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/habitat/)
- [council](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/council/)
- [production](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/production/)
- [sky](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/sky/)
- [schools](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/schools/)
- [repair cafe](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/repair-cafe/)
- [good karma](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/good-karma/)
- [king's trust](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/kings-trust/)
- [Glasgow School of Art](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/glasgow-school-of-art/)
- [cefec](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/cefec/)
- [leaders for green social economy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/leaders-for-green-social-economy/)
- [wood recyclers association](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wood-recyclers-association/)
- [wood@aldingbourne](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/woodaldingbourne/)
- [easter](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/easter/)
- [clan cancer support](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/clan-cancer-support/)
- [stork uk](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/stork-uk/)
- [south wales](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/south-wales/)
- [wiltshire wood recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/wiltshire-wood-recycling/)
- [idox](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/tag/idox/)

## Categories

- [National news](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ctl-stories/national-news/)
- [Timeline Stories](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/ctl-stories/timeline-stories/)

## Docs Categories

- [Operating Guide](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/operating-guide/)
- [Enterprise guides](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/guides/)
- [NCWRP Policy](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/policy/)
- [Training](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/training/)
- [Factsheets](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/factsheet/)
- [Sample documents](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/sample-documents/)
- [Health & Safety](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-category/health-safety/)

## Docs Tags

- [h&s](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-tag/hs/)
- [recycling](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-tag/recycling/)
- [set-up](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/resource-tag/set-up/)

## Testimonial Groups

- [Clients](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat-testimonials-groups/clients/)
- [Volunteer stories](https://communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/epat-testimonials-groups/volunteer-stories/)