“Bring us your unwanted tools”, is the message from David Peasgood, of Rotary in Saffron Walden, and the club’s organiser of a project being undertaken to collect unwanted tools on behalf of the charity Tools with a Mission (TWAM).
He added, “At this time of the year we know that houses, sheds, garages and business premises are often tidied and old tools thrown away, many of which can be put to good use.
After collection, the club will transport the tools to the TWAM’s warehouse in Ipswich where they are refurbished and sorted into trade kits before being shipped to developing countries.
Mr Peasgood explained, “The aims of TWAM fit well with Rotary’s mission. Passing on unwanted tools enables local people to support communities through livelihood-creating projects. TWAM believes there is dignity through work and the ability to provide for yourself and your family. We believe entire communities can be transformed through training and the provision of tool kits and equipment.”
He went on “On Sunday, June 6, 2021 Rotary’s PhysioNet van will be parked in Saffron Walden Common Car Park from 10am until 1pm, ready to receive donations of unwanted tools”.
All types of tools are accepted including household, gardening, motoring, building, plumbing, electrical, knitting and sewing machines and working IT equipment, which will have all data removed by specialist software.
David Peasgood added that anyone who would like more information about the project should contact him on enquiries@rotary-sw.org.
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Delivering tools collected in Saffron Walden to the TWAM warehouse in Ipswich following the previous collection in 2019.