Welcome to your November update. We catch up with trainees in Sierra Leone, 4,429 tools are en route to Uganda, we're all set for our final tool sale of the year, and our Gifts for Change catalogue is ready to support a trainee on their journey to build a resilient livelihood.
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A welcome return to Sierra Leone
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Last month Africa Programme Manager, Ash Phillips, and Head of Marketing, Katie Wilson, returned to Sierra Leone after a two year delay due to Covid-19. It was an opportunity to meet trainees, graduates, workshops and new businesses, and bring all our partners together for learning and networking.
During their two week trip, Ash and Katie dropped in on ambitious welding trainee Margaret, auto-mechanics graduates who have joined forces in business, and hairdresser Isatu who has her sights set on salon success.
Read their stories here
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On 11th November we said goodbye to our latest shipping container as it left Netley Marsh to start its long journey to Uganda. This shipment will deliver 227 kits, comprising 4,429 tools, to trainees in Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Construction, Tailoring, Welding and Plumbing.
It was a particularly proud moment for Workshop Manager, Stuart Bailey, whose sponsored walk of the South West Coast Path back in May covered the cost of this shipment. Stuart's fundraising target was £5.650 but his 630 mile walk raised a whopping £8,179! Thank you once again to everyone who sponsored Stuart's challenge.
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Thank you to everyone who completed our Supporter Survey by post or online. We are collating the results, ready to improve our communications in the New Year.
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Volunteer Co-ordinator, Ben Riley, went out west this week to visit our collecting groups in Clun and Bridgend. It was an opportunity to recognise the efforts of long-standing volunteers and thank everyone who works tirelessly to refurbish tool fundraising to help our work continue.
Read the full story here
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We are always in need of sheet timber like ply, OSB and chipboard, to make our packing crates. If you have any full sheets or offcuts over 300mm wide please bring them to our workshop at SO40 7GY. Please note we can't take wood with nails, or pallets, as these are too difficult to break down.
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30 November: Tool & Haberdashery Sale
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Find the perfect tool for the job and essential haberdashery supplies at our final tool sale of 2022. 1pm - 3pm at our Netley Marsh workshop. Free on site parking. Refreshments available to purchase. Indoor event so come and browse come rain or shine!
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Nominate us for the Movement For Good programme 2022 and we could win £1,000. On each of 12 days in December there will be a draw to award ten charities with this amazing prize. The first draw takes place on December 1st and the last on the 16th so nominate your favourite charity today! Please nominating us today!
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Shop our range of Gifts for Change
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Buy an honestly priced gift this Black Friday when you choose from our range of Gifts for Change. Starting from just £10, there's a gift for every budget, and all funds raised will go towards our vocational training projects that have the power to change lives.
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With very best wishes
From everyone at Tools for Self Reliance.
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