The BorrowNotBuy Ethos
Building a Sustainable Community – One Tool at a Time
At the DIY Depot of Tools, we are committed to creating a more sustainable, connected, and useful community resource.
As a Not-for-Profit, Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO – reg. in progress). Our mission is simple: To provide access to tools and appliances, so that its Members can Borrow Not Buy.
We understand that not everyone needs to own every tool or household appliance. That’s why we’re here, to ensure that our community has shared access to the things we need, when we may need them. By borrowing instead of buying, we reduce waste, save money, and strengthen the bonds in our community.
This initiative is shaped by us, for you. Your support, participation, and feedback helps us to tailor our lending services to meet the needs of our community. Together, we are creating a culture of sustainability and mutual support.
Join us in building a future where resources are shared, not wasted. Borrow what you need, and let’s continue to make our community thrive, including our local businesses.
See also our Constitution.
Save Money
As BorrowNotBuy we are proud to have collectively saved local people, and wider afield, £10,000’s in its first year and counting… and you can save money too!
How…Well it is so simple:
Firstly, we do our best to make available a wide renge of passive, electric and batteries DIY tools, and much much more…even including wheel chairs, subject to availability.
Secondly, we are working hard in the background to develop discounts with a number of local businesses that will make your membership seem a “no brainer!”
Watch this space! – click here
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Packaging Waste
As BorrowNotBuy we a we are also proud to have collectively saved local peopl eand widerafield, over an estimated 20 tonnes of carbon in its 1st year…and You can too!
How…
Again, it is so simple. Why spend money on the manufacture of brand new occassional tools, there manufacture, packaging and shipping, all adds up to masses of carbon output, packaging manufacture and waste disposal.
Together, we can do our bit for future generations…One Step at a Time!
Claim Cash Back
This is new benefit within BorrowNotBuy. You can make some pennies by encouraging others to Save Money and Reduce their carbon footprints!
How…
There are 2 ways…
Firstly, BorrowNotBuy, DIY Depot of Tools has a built in referral programme, where Premium Members are given a unique introduction code (their Membership number) that can be used during registration of a referred new member. For every 2 new fully paid up Premium Members introduced,they can claim £20 Cash Back…Yes, physical cash!
Secondly, donate a brand new or virtually new, power tools or battery (preferred) tool and you can claim up to £5 for every time it is loaned out. Your DIY Depot Team will track any monies due and contact you directly. So, if you have bought a tool, for what could be a 1 off occassional job, or perhaps don’t have storage space for larger tools, please give it some thought of donating it. You are still the owner and can reclaim it at anytime. Obviously wear and tear is a factor.
What about considering the purchase of a Premium Membership as a gift. It could well turn out to be worth £100’s and £100’s!
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