Fixy found that there was an existent network of active reuse and repair community organisations across the country, however, there was limited networking between them, and many faced a shortage of necessary skills, transportation, space, or capacity.
Resource Future’s research found that in rural areas with low population and patchy public transport, many groups particularly struggled to transport items to and from the correct point for repair.
Plans for the future of Fixy include working with younger audiences in Somerset through apprenticeships and electrical skills training, and working with schools and groups such as scouts and guides.
The project is continuously increasing the volunteer pool and number of repair groups in Somerset, forging links to wider community group networks, and supporting with publicity and promotion so groups can focus on the practicalities of mending broken items.