Belfast-based Arts and Play Resource Set to Close

Bryson Art & Play Scrap Store is set to close. In a public announcement on Friday 22, May the registered charity said that following a detailed review of the service and ongoing financial pressures, Bryson has taken the difficult decision to close the Bryson Art & Play Scrap Store.

The charity collects non-toxic waste materials from industry and redistributes them for free to over 2,500 groups and organisations working with children, young people, and community groups all over Northern Ireland.

Play Resource is one of the largest and most well used resource centres of its kind in the UK, benefiting over 300,000 children and young people each year.

In a public statement the charity said: “We want to inform you that, following a detailed review of the service and ongoing financial pressures, Bryson has taken the difficult decision to close the Bryson Art & Play Scrap Store.

“This decision has not been made lightly. However, due to significant financial increases including staffing, energy and property costs, alongside reducing membership and grant income the service is no longer sustainable in its current form.
“We fully recognise the value that Art & Play has brought to members, families, schools and the wider community over the years, and we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and engagement.
The final day of trading will be Friday 20th June 2026.
“We appreciate that this news may be disappointing and we would like to thank all members for their continued support, creativity and commitment to the service throughout the years.”

 

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