TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE
Registration #280437 · Registered
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TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE RINGWOOD ROAD SO40 7GY
Our overall mission is to supports people to gain the skills and knowledge they need to build resilient livelihoods and thriving communities. We work with and through partner organisations to deliver training and to equip graduates for work. In the UK we have a network of over 350 UK volunteers who contribute by collecting and refurbishing donated tools and by fundraising to support our work.
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About TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE
TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 280437). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE reported a total income of £698,770 and total expenditure of £767,421, a spending ratio of 110% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE describes its activities as follows: Our overall mission is to supports people to gain the skills and knowledge they need to build resilient livelihoods and thriving communities. We work with and through partner organisations to deliver training and to equip graduates for work. In the UK we have a network of over 350 UK volunteers who contribute by collecting and refurbishing donated tools and by fundraising to support our work. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 109.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £698,770 | £767,421 | 110% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026