The Restart Project
@therestartproject.org
Fixing our relationship with electronics. Pro #RighttoRepair. Founding member of @r2reurope.bsky.social
https://therestartproject.org/
https://therestartproject.org/
This #TrusteesWeek, we're over the moon to welcome FOUR amazing new trustees! A huge HELLO to Holly Smith, Satheesh Pillai, Jody Halstead and Matthew Dawson - it's a real privilege to have such accomplished and repair-minded people on board (literally) and we can't wait for them to get stuck in 🛠️🪛💚
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This #TrusteesWeek, we're over the moon to welcome FOUR amazing new trustees! A huge HELLO to Holly Smith, Satheesh Pillai, Jody Halstead and Matthew Dawson - it's a real privilege to have such accomplished and repair-minded people on board (literally) and we can't wait for them to get stuck in 🛠️🪛💚
🔧🪛Would you like regular repair events in Enfield? We're building a new community repair group, with support from Enfield Council.
Join us to hear about our plans and how you could get involved!
🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/TRPEnfield for more information
Join us to hear about our plans and how you could get involved!
🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/TRPEnfield for more information
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🔧🪛Would you like regular repair events in Enfield? We're building a new community repair group, with support from Enfield Council.
Join us to hear about our plans and how you could get involved!
🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/TRPEnfield for more information
Join us to hear about our plans and how you could get involved!
🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/TRPEnfield for more information
80 MPs have signed the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🎉
Our latest endorsers are Seamus Logan, Greg Smith, @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannybealesmp.bsky.social, @sarahgreenld.bsky.social and Tulip Siddiq, who support our mission to make repair and reuse the norm 🪛
📸 @markaphill.bsky.social
Our latest endorsers are Seamus Logan, Greg Smith, @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannybealesmp.bsky.social, @sarahgreenld.bsky.social and Tulip Siddiq, who support our mission to make repair and reuse the norm 🪛
📸 @markaphill.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
80 MPs have signed the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🎉
Our latest endorsers are Seamus Logan, Greg Smith, @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannybealesmp.bsky.social, @sarahgreenld.bsky.social and Tulip Siddiq, who support our mission to make repair and reuse the norm 🪛
📸 @markaphill.bsky.social
Our latest endorsers are Seamus Logan, Greg Smith, @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannybealesmp.bsky.social, @sarahgreenld.bsky.social and Tulip Siddiq, who support our mission to make repair and reuse the norm 🪛
📸 @markaphill.bsky.social
A snapshot of our Repair Day 2025 🪛🎉
Here's what we got up to in London with our events at the Barbican Centre and Hackney Fixing Factory, plus some happy fixers at an event by Restarters Milano!
🗺️ Show us what you've been up to using #RepairDay #IRD2025 and find a local event at repairday.org
Here's what we got up to in London with our events at the Barbican Centre and Hackney Fixing Factory, plus some happy fixers at an event by Restarters Milano!
🗺️ Show us what you've been up to using #RepairDay #IRD2025 and find a local event at repairday.org
October 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A snapshot of our Repair Day 2025 🪛🎉
Here's what we got up to in London with our events at the Barbican Centre and Hackney Fixing Factory, plus some happy fixers at an event by Restarters Milano!
🗺️ Show us what you've been up to using #RepairDay #IRD2025 and find a local event at repairday.org
Here's what we got up to in London with our events at the Barbican Centre and Hackney Fixing Factory, plus some happy fixers at an event by Restarters Milano!
🗺️ Show us what you've been up to using #RepairDay #IRD2025 and find a local event at repairday.org
Earlier this week, just days before #RepairDay, Microsoft went ahead with ending free and automatic support for Windows 10 💻️😵
Want to know what organisations and campaigners all around the world have been doing about it?
🔗 therestartproject.org/right-to-rep...
Want to know what organisations and campaigners all around the world have been doing about it?
🔗 therestartproject.org/right-to-rep...
October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Earlier this week, just days before #RepairDay, Microsoft went ahead with ending free and automatic support for Windows 10 💻️😵
Want to know what organisations and campaigners all around the world have been doing about it?
🔗 therestartproject.org/right-to-rep...
Want to know what organisations and campaigners all around the world have been doing about it?
🔗 therestartproject.org/right-to-rep...
It's an extra special weekend update! 🌟 This Saturday is International #RepairDay and we're so pleased to see so many events happening across the UK to mark the occasion.
Visit repairday.org to see the full global map of events and celebrate with your local repair community 🗺️
Visit repairday.org to see the full global map of events and celebrate with your local repair community 🗺️
October 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It's an extra special weekend update! 🌟 This Saturday is International #RepairDay and we're so pleased to see so many events happening across the UK to mark the occasion.
Visit repairday.org to see the full global map of events and celebrate with your local repair community 🗺️
Visit repairday.org to see the full global map of events and celebrate with your local repair community 🗺️
Today, marks the end of #Windows10 💻🗑️
We sat down with Nathan from US PIRG, Monique, volunteer with @communitytechaid.bsky.social and Repair Cafe Lambeth, and Restart's Tech Lead, Neil to hear what the resistance has been to this unprecedented moment in the fight against premature obsolescence
We sat down with Nathan from US PIRG, Monique, volunteer with @communitytechaid.bsky.social and Repair Cafe Lambeth, and Restart's Tech Lead, Neil to hear what the resistance has been to this unprecedented moment in the fight against premature obsolescence
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Today, marks the end of #Windows10 💻🗑️
We sat down with Nathan from US PIRG, Monique, volunteer with @communitytechaid.bsky.social and Repair Cafe Lambeth, and Restart's Tech Lead, Neil to hear what the resistance has been to this unprecedented moment in the fight against premature obsolescence
We sat down with Nathan from US PIRG, Monique, volunteer with @communitytechaid.bsky.social and Repair Cafe Lambeth, and Restart's Tech Lead, Neil to hear what the resistance has been to this unprecedented moment in the fight against premature obsolescence
Another event highlight from our #RepairDay map 🌏️
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org#InternationalRepairDaya#Repairforeveryonen#RepairDay202525
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org#InternationalRepairDaya#Repairforeveryonen#RepairDay202525
October 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Another event highlight from our #RepairDay map 🌏️
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org#InternationalRepairDaya#Repairforeveryonen#RepairDay202525
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org#InternationalRepairDaya#Repairforeveryonen#RepairDay202525
We're celebrating International #RepairDay at the Barbican Centre with an exciting session for those at any point in their repairing journey! 🪛🧰🔧
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We're celebrating International #RepairDay at the Barbican Centre with an exciting session for those at any point in their repairing journey! 🪛🧰🔧
It's hard to believe that Fixfest ended a month ago! If you weren't able to make it or if you're just as sad as us that it's over, we've just released our recap of this year's edition 💥
You can find session recordings, shared notes, a photo album and more at: fixfest.org
You can find session recordings, shared notes, a photo album and more at: fixfest.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It's hard to believe that Fixfest ended a month ago! If you weren't able to make it or if you're just as sad as us that it's over, we've just released our recap of this year's edition 💥
You can find session recordings, shared notes, a photo album and more at: fixfest.org
You can find session recordings, shared notes, a photo album and more at: fixfest.org
There are some really exciting events coming up this #RepairDay, happening in 30+ countries! So we thought we'd highlight some cool events and celebrate our international friends 💚
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
There are some really exciting events coming up this #RepairDay, happening in 30+ countries! So we thought we'd highlight some cool events and celebrate our international friends 💚
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org
Find the full map of events at: RepairDay.org
The circular economy, and along with it repair and reuse, could be slipping down the political agenda.
That’s why we have reissued a joint letter to Emma Reynolds, reflecting the support of 40 businesses, NGOs and networks, for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration.
That’s why we have reissued a joint letter to Emma Reynolds, reflecting the support of 40 businesses, NGOs and networks, for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration.
September 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The circular economy, and along with it repair and reuse, could be slipping down the political agenda.
That’s why we have reissued a joint letter to Emma Reynolds, reflecting the support of 40 businesses, NGOs and networks, for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration.
That’s why we have reissued a joint letter to Emma Reynolds, reflecting the support of 40 businesses, NGOs and networks, for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration.
🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨
We're looking for a dynamic, organised and collaborative person to be our new Fixing Factory Co-Lead.
For more information on the role and how to apply, visit: therestartproject.org/about/jobs/
Deadline: 10am on 29th September
We're looking for a dynamic, organised and collaborative person to be our new Fixing Factory Co-Lead.
For more information on the role and how to apply, visit: therestartproject.org/about/jobs/
Deadline: 10am on 29th September
September 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨
We're looking for a dynamic, organised and collaborative person to be our new Fixing Factory Co-Lead.
For more information on the role and how to apply, visit: therestartproject.org/about/jobs/
Deadline: 10am on 29th September
We're looking for a dynamic, organised and collaborative person to be our new Fixing Factory Co-Lead.
For more information on the role and how to apply, visit: therestartproject.org/about/jobs/
Deadline: 10am on 29th September
We're so excited to see the community this week at #Fixfest 2025! 🎉
We thought we'd share some highlights in the lead up to the event to let you know what a treat you're in for.
🔎 Explore the programme at fixfest.org
We thought we'd share some highlights in the lead up to the event to let you know what a treat you're in for.
🔎 Explore the programme at fixfest.org
September 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're so excited to see the community this week at #Fixfest 2025! 🎉
We thought we'd share some highlights in the lead up to the event to let you know what a treat you're in for.
🔎 Explore the programme at fixfest.org
We thought we'd share some highlights in the lead up to the event to let you know what a treat you're in for.
🔎 Explore the programme at fixfest.org
We’re excited to share a preview of the Fixfest 2025 programme!
Including talks on the latest R2R news, hands-on workshops, discussions about global repair initiatives, and the UK premiere of a documentary about Repair Cafés 🪛🎬
🎟️ Visit fixfest.org to find out more and book your ticket today
Including talks on the latest R2R news, hands-on workshops, discussions about global repair initiatives, and the UK premiere of a documentary about Repair Cafés 🪛🎬
🎟️ Visit fixfest.org to find out more and book your ticket today
August 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We’re excited to share a preview of the Fixfest 2025 programme!
Including talks on the latest R2R news, hands-on workshops, discussions about global repair initiatives, and the UK premiere of a documentary about Repair Cafés 🪛🎬
🎟️ Visit fixfest.org to find out more and book your ticket today
Including talks on the latest R2R news, hands-on workshops, discussions about global repair initiatives, and the UK premiere of a documentary about Repair Cafés 🪛🎬
🎟️ Visit fixfest.org to find out more and book your ticket today
We don't believe that the end of Windows 10 should mean the end of life for hundreds of millions of computers 💻️😵
So we've put together a guide for repair groups to support people in your community. Why not celebrate #RepairDay by holding an event to save these laptops from landfill? 🪛🧰
So we've put together a guide for repair groups to support people in your community. Why not celebrate #RepairDay by holding an event to save these laptops from landfill? 🪛🧰
August 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We don't believe that the end of Windows 10 should mean the end of life for hundreds of millions of computers 💻️😵
So we've put together a guide for repair groups to support people in your community. Why not celebrate #RepairDay by holding an event to save these laptops from landfill? 🪛🧰
So we've put together a guide for repair groups to support people in your community. Why not celebrate #RepairDay by holding an event to save these laptops from landfill? 🪛🧰
Neil Electrics is a long-standing pillar of the community in Haringey 🔌 💡They revel in repairing the items that people struggle to get fixed elsewhere.
You can get to know them more in our business spotlight blog: therestartproject.org/news/neil-el...
You can get to know them more in our business spotlight blog: therestartproject.org/news/neil-el...
July 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Neil Electrics is a long-standing pillar of the community in Haringey 🔌 💡They revel in repairing the items that people struggle to get fixed elsewhere.
You can get to know them more in our business spotlight blog: therestartproject.org/news/neil-el...
You can get to know them more in our business spotlight blog: therestartproject.org/news/neil-el...
@timrocamp.bsky.social @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @tomgordonld.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social + @kittysull1.bsky.social make it a whopping 70 MPs who have now signed their support for the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🌟
📸 Macclesfield RC/@unbroken-solutions.bsky.social
📸 Macclesfield RC/@unbroken-solutions.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@timrocamp.bsky.social @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @tomgordonld.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social + @kittysull1.bsky.social make it a whopping 70 MPs who have now signed their support for the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🌟
📸 Macclesfield RC/@unbroken-solutions.bsky.social
📸 Macclesfield RC/@unbroken-solutions.bsky.social
The global #RepairDay map is officially live!
We want to know what you have planned for the occasion, so submit your event now or check out what everyone else has planned to give you some inspiration 💥 at repairday.org
We want to know what you have planned for the occasion, so submit your event now or check out what everyone else has planned to give you some inspiration 💥 at repairday.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The global #RepairDay map is officially live!
We want to know what you have planned for the occasion, so submit your event now or check out what everyone else has planned to give you some inspiration 💥 at repairday.org
We want to know what you have planned for the occasion, so submit your event now or check out what everyone else has planned to give you some inspiration 💥 at repairday.org
We’re excited to announce @ifixit.com, @backmarketofficial.bsky.social and Softwire as sponsors of Fixfest 2025 which will take place on 5-6th September in Hackney, London!
Fixfest 2025 is also made possible with funding from @jrct.bsky.social and @citybridgefndn.bsky.social.
Fixfest 2025 is also made possible with funding from @jrct.bsky.social and @citybridgefndn.bsky.social.
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We’re excited to announce @ifixit.com, @backmarketofficial.bsky.social and Softwire as sponsors of Fixfest 2025 which will take place on 5-6th September in Hackney, London!
Fixfest 2025 is also made possible with funding from @jrct.bsky.social and @citybridgefndn.bsky.social.
Fixfest 2025 is also made possible with funding from @jrct.bsky.social and @citybridgefndn.bsky.social.
With momentum growing towards a circular economy, we need the government to know that businesses support repair and reuse.
🖋️ That’s why we sent a joint letter to Steve Reed, reflecting the support of 25 businesses, NGOs and networks for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration
🖋️ That’s why we sent a joint letter to Steve Reed, reflecting the support of 25 businesses, NGOs and networks for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration
July 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
With momentum growing towards a circular economy, we need the government to know that businesses support repair and reuse.
🖋️ That’s why we sent a joint letter to Steve Reed, reflecting the support of 25 businesses, NGOs and networks for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration
🖋️ That’s why we sent a joint letter to Steve Reed, reflecting the support of 25 businesses, NGOs and networks for policies put forward in the #RepairReuseDeclaration
We know that everyone is clamouring for a Fixing Factory near them but we need your help to make it happen.
Can you email your councillor and ask them to attend our briefing? Find the e-action at: action.wearepossible.org/page/172461/...
Can you email your councillor and ask them to attend our briefing? Find the e-action at: action.wearepossible.org/page/172461/...
June 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We know that everyone is clamouring for a Fixing Factory near them but we need your help to make it happen.
Can you email your councillor and ask them to attend our briefing? Find the e-action at: action.wearepossible.org/page/172461/...
Can you email your councillor and ask them to attend our briefing? Find the e-action at: action.wearepossible.org/page/172461/...
We topped last year with over 35 MPs and staffers in attendance. The true joy was connecting them with over 25 representatives from community repair groups and networks across the UK.
This sharing of knowledge and experience is invaluable to our campaigning work and making real change.
This sharing of knowledge and experience is invaluable to our campaigning work and making real change.
June 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We topped last year with over 35 MPs and staffers in attendance. The true joy was connecting them with over 25 representatives from community repair groups and networks across the UK.
This sharing of knowledge and experience is invaluable to our campaigning work and making real change.
This sharing of knowledge and experience is invaluable to our campaigning work and making real change.
We were delighted to be able to offer MPs and staffers a peek into the runnings of a community repair event by having our amazing volunteers performing repairs on the day 🪛🧰
June 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We were delighted to be able to offer MPs and staffers a peek into the runnings of a community repair event by having our amazing volunteers performing repairs on the day 🪛🧰
We were also joined by Baroness Parminter who kindly sponsored the event and @thejeremyvine.bsky.social, who told the all too familiar story of an item that wasn’t repairable - less than 3 year old Segway.
Luckily, it was taken home by an attendee who offered to give repairing it one last go 🤞
Luckily, it was taken home by an attendee who offered to give repairing it one last go 🤞
June 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We were also joined by Baroness Parminter who kindly sponsored the event and @thejeremyvine.bsky.social, who told the all too familiar story of an item that wasn’t repairable - less than 3 year old Segway.
Luckily, it was taken home by an attendee who offered to give repairing it one last go 🤞
Luckily, it was taken home by an attendee who offered to give repairing it one last go 🤞