Promoting Sustainability and Creativity Through Upcycling Art.

Upcycle Art CIC is a community-focused social enterprise that uses creativity and sustainability to empower people, spark imagination, and transform lives. We believe in the power of art to heal, unite, and create change while giving discarded materials a second life. Join us as we turn trash into treasure and build a future where nothing goes to waste.

Learn About Us

Upcycle Art CIC is a creative social enterprise based in the UK, dedicated to using upcycled and repurposed materials to create meaningful, environmentally conscious art. We work with diverse communities including young people, asylum seekers, refugees, and people with special educational needs to inspire resilience, creativity, and connection through hands-on artmaking.

Children Engaged Through Inclusive Art across multiple communities

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees Reached Through Upcycling Art Workshops

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Murals Painted in Community Spaces Across Bradford

Community Art Workshops Delivered Across Local Centres

Mission

To reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability through community-led art projects that educate, empower, and uplift.

Vision

A world where everyone has the tools, confidence, and opportunity to express themselves creatively while caring for the planet.

Our Values

Creativity – We believe everyone is an artist.
Community – We grow stronger together.
Sustainability – We honour the earth with every creation.
Empowerment – We amplify unheard voices through visual storytelling.

Children Engaged Through Inclusive Art across multiple communities

480 +

Asylum Seekers and Refugees Reached Through Upcycling Art Workshops

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Murals Painted in Community Spaces Across Bradford

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Community Art Workshops Delivered Across Local Centres

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How To Make A Difference

Together, we can envision a future where waste is not seen as a problem

Volunteer Your Time

Whether you’re an artist, teacher, student, or just passionate about community and sustainability, we welcome volunteers to help with workshops, events, and outreach.

Donate Recyclable Materials

Have clean cardboard, paper, plastic, or scrap fabric lying around? Your unwanted items can become art in our hands! We accept material donations for our creative sessions.

Fund a Workshop or Art Project

Your financial support helps us run free workshops for asylum seekers, vulnerable children, and local communities. Even a small donation can spark big change.

Partner With Us

Are you a school, charity, community centre, or business? Let’s collaborate on creative, upcycling-based projects that engage and uplift the community.

Spread the Word

Follow us on social media, share our mission, and tell friends about the power of upcycled art. Awareness creates opportunity.

Buy Ethical Art

Support our mission by purchasing artwork created during our community projects. Every piece has a story and your support funds the next chapter.

Sponsor a Participant

Help us provide materials, access, and learning opportunities to individuals who otherwise may not be able to participate.

Offer a Space

Have a venue or studio space we could use for a community project, workshop, or exhibition? In-kind support helps keep our programs accessible and affordable.