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 and an online directory connecting quilters with tutors, groups and suppliers, while championing creativity, individuality and inclusion.

SHQA supports Tools for Self Reliance through fundraising events and Zoom wellbeing talks for its quilting community.

Find out more about SHQA here.

Draper Tools

Draper Tools supplies quality hand, power and automotive tools for trade, professional and DIY users.

Draper has supported Tools for Self Reliance for many years, helping us with fundraising, donating our tool van and providing tool sets as 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: community@tfsr.org
Call: 02380 869697

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