It grew from the understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; by working together, essential sector orgs can better use resources, share learning, and reach more people in our communities. We aim to strengthen capacity for partnerships, and are working to encourage and support more connections.
Thanks to the collaborations emerging from the Collective, a shop space has been leased in central Oban. Re_Store functions as a second-hand shop whilst also providing exciting opportunities for promoting essential sector work in the town; running workshops linked to reducing waste; encouraging circularity in our economy; support local businesses and charities through a range of activities.
ALIenergy works to address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions by promoting and advising on sustainable energy use and renewable energy generation
Healthy Options works to empower its clients for making positive changes in their lives to make long-lasting changes to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being
Atlantis offer a variety of programmes and services to support mental health, including counseling, support groups, and educational workshops.
Hope Kitchen provides a safe place for people to get food, shelter and be made to feel welcome at their café as well as at their Green Shoots Community Garden
Oban Youth Café offers a place for young people to call their own to hang out, meeting friends, cook and over time build relationships with experienced youth work staff
Our purpose is to: build connections between our community, our services and staff; bring ownership of resources back to the community; enable, support and inspire each other to our full potential; create a circular economy of skills; increase our reach; support a "can do" culture; and raise awareness of Community Wealth Building and how it can be actioned in Oban.
The core values underpinning our work are: (1) the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, we're in this community together; (2) we want people to recognise and believe in their potential; and (3) we have a commitment to continuous learning and growing, individually and collectively.
We strive to work in line with our guiding principles, which are: finding joy & happiness in our work; being good role models and being respectful, caring and compassionate leaders; building trusting and respectful relationships with our partners; recognising everyone's equality, striving for inclusivity and creating safe and welcoming sp
We strive to work in line with our guiding principles, which are: finding joy & happiness in our work; being good role models and being respectful, caring and compassionate leaders; building trusting and respectful relationships with our partners; recognising everyone's equality, striving for inclusivity and creating safe and welcoming spaces; respectful and constructive communication; being open to learning new things and ways of doing things; being aware of our words and language.
Join on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Re_Store Workshop & learn how to mend your precious clothes. We have a team of trained sewers ready to help you repair your own clothes, or to teach you how to mend clothes for the shop. We also run seasonal community projects- keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
Find us on Facebook - Oban Re:Store
You can also drop in and visit us at Re_Store
Our opening hours are:
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00