A really big THANK YOU to everyone who brought 'tools' along to our collection in The Square in October. We took over six vehicle loads away.
All the items you brought along were given to TOOLS WITH A MISSION. Here's their information ...
What we do
Our mission is to collect unwanted tools, refurbish them, sort them into trade kits and send them across the world. We send around 22 containers filled with over 300 tonnes of tools every year.
Why we do it
We want to support local people supporting their own communities through livelihood creating projects. We believe there is dignity through work and the ability to provide for yourself and your family. We believe entire communities can be transformed through training and the provision of tool kits and equipment.
Our motivation
We believe that God's heart reaches out to the poor and that he calls us to follow His example. “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” Isaiah 25:4 (NIV). Our motivation is to be a refuge for the poor, a safe place to find support, hope and dignity through the provision of tools and equipment.
TOOLS AND MORE ...
Your tools transform lives - it’s that simple! We take all sorts of tools and have a dedicated team of volunteers who collect, refurbish and sort them into trade kits. It would be impossible to list all the tools we need on one page, but here are the headlines.
All types of hand tools for:
Blacksmith’s tools
Builder’s tools
Carpentry tools
Electricians tools
Gardening tools
Ground workers tools
Leatherworkers tools
Masons/builders tools
Motor mechanics tools
Painting and decorating tools
Plumbing tools
Shoemakers/cobblers tools
Children's scholar packs
Educational books (primary)
Mountain/trail bikes
Sewing machines (manual, electric and treadle)
Knitting machines
Haberdashery
Fully working IT equipment
Desktop computers
Laptops
Scanners
Printers with ink cartridges
LCD flat screen monitors, (15inches or more) across the diagonal
We also take industrial sewing machines and other large equipment - please ask us as demand for these always outstretches our ability to supply.
Please download and check the detailed tools list to see what we're looking for.
Acceptable tools
BUT are your tools fit for us? Please look at this triage document to see if we can accept them for TWAM.
