Tool Collection 2026
THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS THAT HOSTED THE TOOL COLLECTION SITES -
NOTCUTTS
HOUCHELLS
ST JOHNS METHODIST CHURCH
John Treadway, Our International Chair, reports: "Our Tools With A Mission (TWAM) project has been a great success with an enormous amount of material donated and with a wide range of items.
The photos below give some idea of what is now awaiting collection in Houchell's Yard.
This really has been a great community project and good public awareness of what our club can achieve.
The collection took place on the 16th June. It was more than one van load!
Tools With A Mission
Giving communities tools to build a future for themselves
TWAM are a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, and sorts them into trade tool kits for livelihood creation. They have a mission to empower people and groups in need, offering them a way through tools to put poverty in the past for good and begin their own sustainable careers. In doing so, they also enrich our local UK communities through volunteering opportunities and waste reduction, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.
Through their 'local to global' model, they prevent over 200 tonnes of tools from crowding UK landfills annually and engage local communities, offering volunteering opportunities that nurture skills and foster social connections. The impact of their work resonates globally, as they supply refurbished tools to over 500 organisations in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. These tools equip individuals with the skills needed to completely transform their lives and communities.
By refurbishing and recycling, they save over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability. Their toolkits serve as catalysts for change, from supporting families and education to strengthening communities. Their local efforts have a global impact, helping to create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.
They send tools to both Africa and the UK; to apply for tools for those areas, or to learn more visit the website - www.twam.co.uk
If you would like further information or can donate some tools please do get in touch with us.
Tools We Need
Yes please!
Gardening tools - forks, spades, hoes, rakes, hand forks and trowels, loppers, secateurs, shears, cultivators, sickles, shovels, axes, bow saws, trimmers, strimmers, ladders/step-ladders, wheelbarrows, pressure washers and lawnmowers (all types).
Builders' tools - spirit levels, sledgehammers, bolsters, cold chisels, all types of hammers and trowels, pin and lines, tape measures.
Carpentry tools - sliding bevels, braces, clamps, hand drills and bits, rasps, all types of hammers, all types of planes and saws, rules, screwdrivers, carpenter's squares, vices, oil stones, screws, nails, bolts, Workmate benches (in good condition).
Electricians' tools - hand drills and bits, all types of electrical pliers and hacksaws, electrical screwdrivers, soldering irons, volt meters and multi-meters, wire strippers, utility knives and blades, plastic toolboxes.
Mechanics' tools - allen keys, files, vices, feeler gauges, wheel wrenches, all types of
Knitting machines - manual and electric, all types of knitting wool, knitting needles, accessories, patterns, and instructions.
Haberdashery - needles, cottons, all kinds of fabric or material, buttons, zips, tapes, spinning wheels, embroidery equipment.
Fully working IT equipment - desktop computers and laptops running at least Microsoft Windows 7, computer cables.
Bikes (for resale) - in good condition only (or if not - try www.re-cycle.org).
Small musical instruments (for resale) - in full working condition.
Rare items (for resale) - militaria (following regulations), collectibles, typewriters, jewellery, vintage tools,
Bibles - any versions.
No, Thank You
Books
Gas cylinders
Paint, oil or chemicals
Spectacles, walking frames or sticks, wheelchairs or medicine
Pans, cooking pots, crockery, cutlery or kitchen utensils
Household appliances and fittings
Mattresses or curtains
Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes
Other hazardous materials