About us

Makers Mews is located in an old building in the centre of Ivybridge, renovated with recycled + repurposed materials, creating a space for local makers, designers + socially focussed businesses to access workspace, hold classes, network + receive mentoring.

We encourage connection, aim to prevent loneliness + reduce the negative impacts on mental health for the people running these organisations.

The space enables Ivybridge’s community to learn new skills + embrace creativity, understanding the need for reuse + reduction in consumerism through community events, classes + reuse initiatives.

Providing opportunities for connection, sharing skills + resources for all the community. Supporting them to work together to tackle climate change + improve our local area.

Meet the Team

  • Nadine

    Nadine is the founder + CEO of Makers Mews.
    As a designer + maker, Nadine is passionate about protecting the environment. She grew up in Ivybridge, is an elected District Councillor + hosts for Young Devon together with running Makers Mews. She leads on business strategy + planning, particularly the long term plan for Makers Mews.

  • Chloe

    Chloe is a Director of Makers Mews.
    Founder of ‘No More Taboo’ + now CEO of ‘Lend A Helping Hand’, Chloe is expert in all things social enterprise. She supports Nadine with HR, finances + business planning.

  • Bex

    Bex is Nadine’s Executive Assistant.
    A talented maker in her own right, Bex also runs Bex + Bolt Jewellery. Bex is Makers Mews’ Problem Solver, Team Connector + Super Organiser.

  • Lucy

    Lucy is Business Development + Impact Lead.
    She makes sure we can explain to everyone the difference we make (our impact) + gathers customer feedback to develop new products + services.

Our vision is to have More people valuing stuff + skills.

By fixing, sharing + redistributing,
we’re building a community.

Our values are:

● Collaboration
● Neighbourliness
● Swapping, Sharing + Repairing
● Being equitable + accessible
● Openness + honesty
● Building community resilience
● Innovation
● Enthusiasm + fun

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