About us
Reloved Revolution was established in 2019 as a response to the enormous amounts of used furniture and homewares that we throw away.
Founded on the belief that we already have enough stuff, we also discovered the enduring value of passing on forgotten crafts and the extraordinary regenerative power that repairing things can have on people who feel that they too have been broken.
Our pioneering initiative is just beginning here in Oxford, but we are growing to become a community of artists, makers, crafters, designers, neighbours, photographers, printers and lawyers; all are champions of change with a rich variety of expertise and a growing commitment to making good.
Our first collection is made in Oxford, and our traditional furniture, remade with contemporary artwork is imbued with the locality in which it is made. Stripped, sanded, stained, glued, primed, printed and polished – every piece is alive with love and the spirit of its makers.
Our mission
Reloved Revolution inspires change by rescuing, repairing, and restyling second-hand items, while empowering individuals who have faced homelessness to reclaim their lives and rejuvenate their communities.
Our vision
- A future where people, resources and planet are valued, connected, and loved
- An employee-owned business that offers sustainable jobs to those who have experienced homelessness
- To create a national network of repair and retail hubs that promote a culture of repair
- Provide commercial opportunities for local artists
- Be a globally recognised name with international reach and a profound social and environmental impact
Our impact
- Rescuing hundreds of valuable items from landfill
- Providing effective therapeutic interventions and restorative repair services
- Helping our beneficiaries access further training opportunities
- Aiding our beneficiaries in transitioning to full-time employment or independent living
- Helping to promote the circular economy and rejuvenate our high streets