The Scrapstores around the country do not all operate in the same way. The Wiltshire one encourages anyone working /living with/caring for children and young people to use their services, this includes familes, child minder, schools, parent toddler groups pre scholls students etc. They also support the adults and teach them new and exciting ways of reusing resources with the children. It also enables those working with the elderly and adults with specific needs to use it as well. It provides volunteering opportunites and work experience. Its worth checking out where the closest scrapstore is in your area and how they operate. The Wiltshire one has started doing birthday parties that include a creative activity based on the birthday childs choice of theme, they have great fun and at the end they get given an empty party bag which they then go and fill up from the scrapstore so they can carry on making at home. The Charity has been running for about 9 years. Their web site is
Wiltshire Scrapstore and Resource Centre if you google scrapstore you will find the one in yoru area. Happy creating!