We have now moved to 129 Water Lane, Holbeck, LS11 9UD! Get directions.
We’re open Mon-Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Opening times
We have now moved to 129 Water Lane, Holbeck, LS11 9UD! Get directions.
We’re open Mon-Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Opening times
We save paint from landfill,
You buy paint from us,
Together,
we save lives
We’ve been repurposing unwanted paint since 2005. The paint is diverted from landfill to help the planet, create jobs and help get peoples lives back on track.
Diverting paint from landfill is all about people power. We collect paint from the household waste sites in Leeds, bring it back to Seagulls, check it, mix it and sell it cheaply from our shop.
18 volunteers gave 3,314 hours of their time in 2025
We saved over 460 tonnes of paint from waste in 2025
In 2025 we employed 3 of our volunteers who were previously unemployed
12,952 customers saved 70% on prices compared to established DIY stores in 2025
We had a carbon saving of 740 tonnes in 2025
100% of volunteers said their confidence had improved in 2025
16 attendees to our Fledglings Project for 525 hours in 2025
In 2025, we sent 21 tonnes of scrap metal to be recycled
Volunteering underpins everything we do at Seagulls. Seagulls was founded around a kitchen table by volunteers. Seagulls grew from a shared passion for social justice and green ideals.
We recently held our first Play with paint day in our interactive gallery. It was brilliant! People of all ages came and had fun splashing paint on our walls. The freedom and joy of being free with paint was joyful to watch. It was even described as transformative. Dates and tickets for this event throughout 2026 can be found on our Eventbrite page.
Rescued from landfill, checked and mixed by humans and ready to use.
Paint brushes, rollers, tapes… you need to paint, we’ve got the gear.
Donations help us carry on the valuable work we do and we appreciate any amount that you’re able to give. If you’d like to support us in another way, come roll up your sleeves and consider volunteering.
