Give Tools

We send tools to Africa in response to requests from our partners, who tell us the types of tools they need, and the trades which are in demand. So we only need certain types of tools. As the tools will be used to help people earn a living they need to be good quality and in good working order.

How to donate tools

We take donations of tools at our Netley Marsh workshop and are normally open Monday to Friday, 9-5. If you are making a special trip, or travelling a long distance, please give us a call first. We also have a network of volunteer collectors across the country who can collect donations – to find out if there is a collector in your area, please contact us.

What tools do we need?

Any good quality hand tools or industrial quality 240v electric tools for:

• carpenters
• builders
• metalworkers
• shoe repairers
• mechanics
• plumbers
• electricians
• dressmaking materials and habadashery
• hand operated and treadle machines
• some electric sewing machines, must be in good working order
• overlockers

Items we don’t need

• cordless, 110v or domestic quality mains power tools
• computers or other electronic equipment
• typewriters and duplicators
• low quality / disposable tools eg hardpoint saws
• machinery (except by special arrangement)
• imperial rules / measures
• nails, screws, nuts and bolts
• paints, oils, chemicals
• gas bottles
• two man saws

What about tools that we can’t send?

We are sometimes donated tools, sewing machines and other items which haven’t been requested, or which are in some way unsuitable or surplus to requirements. We may then:

• pass them on to other charities who can use them
• use them in our own workshops and warehouse
• sell them – at car boot sales, auctions, on ebay, or to specialist dealers
• recycle them

Any funds that are generated from the sale of tools go towards supporting our work in Africa. Please ask for details.