Working Together
Whether you’re a local business, a national company or a sole trader, partnering with Tools for Self Reliance is a practical way to make a lasting difference.
For over 45 years, we’ve worked alongside partners to help people in Africa gain vocational skills, start businesses and build sustainable livelihoods. By supporting our work, you’ll be helping create working futures while demonstrating your commitment to positive social impact.
There are lots of ways to get involved, from fundraising and sponsorship to volunteering, or sharing your expertise. We’d love to work with you.
Our Current Partners
The Sew Happy Quilters’ Association
The SHQA offers free membership to everyone, with an online directory connecting members with tutors, groups and suppliers.
Founded to reimagine the quilting world, SHQA champions creativity, individuality and a more inclusive community.
The SHQA team regularly supports Tools for Self Reliance through fundraising events and Zoom wellbeing talks for their quilting community.
Find out more about SHQA here.
Draper Tools
Founded by Bert Draper and his wife Emily in 1919. Draper Tools is a supplier of quality tools: automotive tools, power tools, and hand tools for trade, professional and DIY enthusiasts.
Draper Tools have partnered with us for a number of years now, by helping us fundraise, donated our tool van, and they provide various tool sets for raffle prizes.
Visit the Draper Tools website here.
Why Partner With Us?
Partnering with Tools for Self Reliance is a simple way to create lasting change while demonstrating your commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
By working together, you can:
- Help people gain vocational skills and build sustainable livelihoods.
- Support a charity with over 45 years of experience.
- Engage your team through meaningful volunteering and fundraising.
- Show your customers and community the difference your business is making.
Ways to Get Involved
Whether you’re looking for a one-off project or a long-term partnership, there are plenty of ways to support our work.
Charity Partnership
Choose us as your Charity of the Year and we’ll create a partnership that works for your business.
Donate or Sponsor
Support us through corporate donations, event sponsorship or match funding to help us reach more trainees.
Fundraise
From workplace challenges to charity events, every pound raised helps build working futures.
Volunteer
Bring your team to our Southampton workshop for a hands-on volunteering day and see our work in action.
Let’s Talk
If you’d like to explore a partnership, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: sonia@tfsr.org
Call: 02380 869697
Donate to support
Donate today and empower communities to create lasting change. Your support provides opportunities that help build brighter, more secure working futures.
