Apply for Paint

How To Apply For Paint?

Paint is available free of charge to charities, schools, voluntary and community groups for use related to their activities. Membership of the scheme is free. Click here for a membership form - pdf versionYou will also need to complete a paint request form - pdf version to take with you when you collect your paint.

Paint may also be redistributed through Social Services and other public agencies and charities such as Shake or the Tendring Furniture Projectfor use by individuals in genuine need. If you are on state benefits and need paint, please contact us to see if you are eligible.

If you work for a group in Essex and know of service users who would benefit from this project then please contact us about how to apply. Use this handy online paint calculator to see how much paint you will need.
What can the Paint be used for?
The paint can be used for a variety of purposes from redecorating charity and community group premises to art and theatre projects such as those listed below:
  • decorate elderly people's homes
  • brighten-up youth clubs
  • decorate charity offices
  • paint a community barge
  • maintain scout and guide huts
  • maintain village halls
  • paint murals
  • maintain facilities on a nature reserve
  • decorate community centres
  • scenery for school plays
Where can I collect Paint from?
If you are eligible for free paint please contact the RePaint centres below who will confirm your eligibility and check to see that the paint you require is in stock. All paint can only be collected by prior arrangement. Alternatively complete a paint request form and send this to en-form at repaint@en-form.org.uk or post to 15 Church Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NS.
Bright Ideas Scrapstore - 
Colchester RePaint
The Hythe, ColchesterDirections
Telephone: 01206 798113
e-mail: 
repaint@en-form.org.uk
Acceptable Paint accepted and
distributed by prior arrangement only.
Opening Hours are:
Monday - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Tuesday - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Friday -10.00am to 2:30pm

Please check opening times before travelling.
Disclaimer
Remember because the paint is ‘second hand', it is supplied with no guarantee as to quality or colour consistency. Community RePaint cannot accept liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of materials supplied through this scheme