The Library of Things
From tools for your next DIY project to recreational gear for family outings, and even unique party supplies like a chocolate fountain, Share Bristol’s Library of Things has it all. Say goodbye to unnecessary purchases, and hello to affordability and accessibility. Unlock a world of possibilities without breaking the bank. Whether you’re in need of a drill, tent or specialised equipment, our community-driven charity is here to meet your needs.”
Project Overview
Why buy when you can borrow? As a member you can borrow anything from our Library of Things for free and become part of promoting sustainability and community sharing.
The first Library of Things in the Bristol area in Kingswood in 2021, and since then hundreds of people have borrowed instead of bought, completed DIY projects, held great parties, sorted their gardens, kept the kids occupied, been camping, saved lots of money and de-cluttered their homes.
In 2024, sharing came to South Bristol, as we opened our second Library of Things, thanks to a successful Crowdfunder. The local community in Bedminster are now borrowing instead of buying.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We now have an exciting opportunity to open our third Library of Things, helping those in North-East Bristol borrow things closer to home. With the space secured in Frenchay, our small charity now needs the support of the community to fund some of our set-up costs, such as fitting out the space, buying racking to help us store things, and funding a part-timeLibrary Manager to help make this dream a reality. Here is a complete list of what we are looking to fund.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
Sight Life Visually Impaired Photographers
Sight Life photography group, composed of blind and partially sighted individuals, has developed into a vibrant and creative community over the years. The members of this group have not only found a powerful means of self-expression through photography but have also produced works of exceptional quality that have been displayed at various exhibitions across Cardiff.
The Send Dynamic
Our aim is that parents of children with SEND will be empowered to understand their children’s rights and how to navigate the SEND education, health, and care system. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel and will always signpost you to other free services where they exist. We aim to make sure that everyone knows where to go for the best information and advice that is impartial and free.
WellChild Community helping hands project
We are delighted to announce that WellChild’s next Community Helping Hands Project will be delivered at the Llandough Children’s Assessment Centre (LCAC), which is part of the University Hospital Llandough.
