Fabrica specialises in Upcycling, Collectables, Quirky, Vinyl, Vintage & Retro. We’re a local social enterprise business supporting several charities helping survivors of environmental disasters – notably Chernobyl. We are committed to three causes:

1. General sustainability,
2. Rebuilding shattered communities, and
3. Helping local residents live stylishly and frugally in difficult times.

We source prior-owned furniture and household goods from house-clearances, recycling  plants, corporate surpluses, end-of-line sales, unsold auction stock and donations. We  restore, test and improve items for sale. Fabrica also undertakes commissions, puts on  local events and runs a record label. All profits after costs and overheads are given to our nominated charities and local good causes.

We have close associations with like-minded local independents such as Grey’s Coffee, Green Fingers and Kraken Print. We welcome collaborations with: restorers; artisans;  joiners; painters; craftsmen; creatives; photographers; upholsterers; van drivers; tea- makers; cake-makers, etc.

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Fabrica is a UK Vat registered limited company. Annual reports are circulated to all
stakeholders and viewable on the website, http://www.fabrica-NCV.co.uk . Fabrica, an entirely independent business with no political affiliation, primarily supports Chernobyl Childrens’ Life Line which is now active in Ukraine.

We are occasional beneficiaries of local grant-aid funding from Rushmoor Borough Council and associated agencies. Fabrica is a participating business in Hampshire’s ‘Men-in-Sheds’ initiative.

Fabrica, itself not a registered charity, was launched and funded by the founder, local
resident Kim Gold: traveller; social-entrepreneur; journalist; Radio 4 contributor; finder
& restorer; collector; Soul, Funk and Northern Soul DJ; ethical activist and community
supporter; lifelong Manchester United fan.

Fabrica – Italian for ‘factory’, with several popular-cultural associations, including Andy
Warhol, and Factory Records – reflects our make-and-mend roots, our love of materials, an artisan approach to life and the traditional workmanship carried out in our on-site workshop. We deliver free in the immediate area and further afield at-cost.