Tools for Self Reliance (Milton Keynes)
Analysis
Tools for Self Reliance (Milton Keynes) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milton Keynes. It was registered in February 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02779982). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Tools for Self Reliance (Milton Keynes) reported income of £20k and spending of £18k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £60k to £20k (-67%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 82%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Tools for Self Reliance (Milton Keynes) sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hakimy Afghan Foundation (£20k), Bigger Heart Zanzibar (£20k) and Domestic Violence Assist (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide a safe and caring environment where volunteers, including those with Learning Disabilities, can refurbish donated old tools transforming them into working tool-kits for onward distribution to local groups & developing countries. Our comprehensive tool kits help support and empower Artisan and Women's groups contributing to their community's self-reliance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hakimy Afghan Foundation | Southall | £20k |
| Bigger Heart Zanzibar | Swansea | £20k |
| Domestic Violence Assist | Altrincham | £20k |
| Better Things | Manchester | £20k |