“The real stars of
the show are our
hardworking
volunteers”
“RE:SOURCE Vintage is a new part of a social
enterprise that has been operating in reuse since
2007” explains Tara, the Retail and Marketing
Assistant.
“RE:SOURCE recognises that an important part
of the process of helping people to progress or
develop their lives is social interaction. It helps
to build people’s confidence, provides a feeling
of being valued and offers the chance to improve
There are about 24 people working for the business communication skills,” says Tara.
across several different entities, including the
online store, but the shop in St Austell has two So really, this shop isn’t a shop at all. It’s a way of
dedicated employees. However, “the real stars of life. Tara sums it up beautifully when she tells me
the show are our hardworking volunteers” says RE:SOURCE’s ethos is ‘Buying You Can Believe
Tara, warmly.
In’. And with retro Ercol teak sideboards in stock,
I’d say we’re all buying in!
In early 2012 RE:SOURCE joined forces with a
national charity, Addaction, and is now focused “Each item of furniture has been cherryon working with people of all ages who have picked, from a comprehensive collection, for
experienced difficulties in life, but are keen to its individuality or charming focal point. The
get things back on track. The main focus of the volunteers and tr