Sarah Ingleby

Chief Executive

A former teacher who changed career to work with VSO in Zambia for 4 years, Sarah returned to the UK and took up a post with Tools for Self Reliance.

Cecily Bryant

Africa Programme Manager

Cecily first arrived in Africa over 25 years ago, living in a Zimbabwean village researching livelihoods and food insecurity.

Colin Burford

Workshop and Site Manager

Joining us from the fire service, Colin works hard to keep our ship running smoothly, ensuring we deliver high-quality tools to our trainees in our projects or for public sales to raise funds.

Vicky Fernandes

Individual Giving Officer

Vicky studied Anthropology at the University of Kent before working in conference co-ordination, event management and marketing. In 2015 she joined an environmental charity as Membership Officer within the Fundraising team.

Ben Riley

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Studied Business Studies at Plymouth University, spent 12 years in the NHS recruiting blood donors before joining an HIV charity as Fundraising and Volunteer Officer.

Sam Northcott

Administration Officer

Previously worked at HSBC, the Local Planning Authority and most recently Hampshire Constabulary. Joined the team at the end of March 2014 and deals with the daily running of the office.

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At Tools for Self Reliance, we believe in working futures – supporting people to learn practical skills, earn a living, and build sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.

We work alongside local organisations in Africa and a vibrant network of UK volunteers to make real, lasting change. Every person trained, every business started, every life transformed, it all begins with practical support and community-led training.

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