Borrow before you buy.

Useful things,
shared locally.

Made To Share helps neighbours lend and borrow the things we only need occasionally — tools, garden kit, camping gear and more.

A neighbourly garden shed with neatly arranged tools, terracotta pots and a wooden ladder

Popular things to share

A glimpse at the kinds of items neighbours are lending.

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Kärcher K4 Pressure Washer
Available

Kärcher K4 Pressure Washer

Blockley · Shared by Sarah M.

3.8m Telescopic Ladder
Available

3.8m Telescopic Ladder

Town Centre · Shared by James T.

Makita Cordless Drill
Available

Makita Cordless Drill

Broad Campden · Shared by Aisha K.

Two-Person Camping Set
Available

Two-Person Camping Set

Mickleton · Shared by Ellie R.

Thule 400L Roof Box
Available

Thule 400L Roof Box

Mickleton · Shared by David W.

Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Borrowed

Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Blockley · Shared by Marcus P.

Wooden Folding Trestle Table
Available

Wooden Folding Trestle Table

Town Centre · Shared by Priya S.

How sharing works

A simple, trust-based system for local residents.

1

List something useful

Upload a photo and details of a tool or item you're happy to lend to neighbours.

2

Request to borrow

Find what you need from a neighbour and send a short, polite request.

3

Arrange collection by email

Coordinate pickup and return directly with each other — no in-app chat needed.

4

Return it in good condition

Bring it back promptly and clean. Each returned item helps build trust within the community.