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Share Bristol

Sharing for all: Bristol's first Library of Things

Our vision is that everybody shares. Sharing things strengthens communities by bringing people together and generating warmth between neighbours. It makes things accessible for everyone. It reduces the amount of items you store in your home. It means that things get worn out rather than thrown away after little use.

Share Bristol has opened Bristol's first Library of Things in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (1-5 High Street, to be precise!). It is a place where you can donate things and volunteer, and things can be repaired rather than end up in landfill. But above all, our community hub provides a warm and welcoming place where people can come to borrow things with confidence, at ultra-low cost, without the hassle or embarrassment of asking to borrow things from other people and with the reassurance of insurance. This is better for our planet, our wallets and our homes.

Ultimately we want to open a network of libraries of things across Bristol, making it easier to borrow and repair the things people need to live their lives. Whether it is a drill for a DIY project, a tent for a low cost family holiday or a chocolate fountain for a party - we want it to be accessible for all and meet the needs of the local community.

Volunteers needed

We're looking for Thing Technicians, Librarians and Space Makers: https://www.sharebristol.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

What your gift could provide

£10

Helps us to maintain our things: Covering spare parts and safety testing

£30

Makes sharing accessible to all: Providing one person with a concessionary membership

£165

Covers a week of running costs: Our space sadly isn't cost-free