A ‘LIBRARY’ which would hire out tools and equipment for DIY, gardening and other household tasks is in the pipeline.

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to raise £6,000 to launch the Stroud Library of Things.

Called SLOTH, it would be run by the Creative Sustainability CIC and based at its Access Bike shop in John Street.

This funding will be used to set up the project, which could be launched in the spring.

Nick Turner, SLOTH project volunteer from Creative Sustainability, said: “SLOTH aims to become a valuable resource for the Stroud community by providing a sustainable way to access a wide range of DIY tools and gardening tools and household equipment.

“By sharing these items, we will empower individuals to reduce waste, save money and help the environment.

“The project will make access to various tools and equipment affordable and reduce the environmental impact of people buying stuff they only need once a year. Let’s share rather than shop!

“Borrowers will have to pay a small annual membership and a minimal cost per loan but we aim to keep these as low as possible and offer concession rates and a pay-it-forward facility.

“Every donation over £20 will earn a year’s membership and you can rent your first item for free!

“We are also looking for people to donate items on our wishlist and for volunteers to help out in the library to maintain and repair tools and help organise the back-office processes.

“The funding will pay for administration and storage, managing volunteers and building community awareness.

“We have already been donated some tools but will also use the money to buy further items on the public wish-list.”

The project would help members to: l Save money by reducing the need to buy expensive tools for occasional use l Save space by helping with decluttering l Protect the planet by reduce the demand for new products and minimise waste Anyone interested in supporting the project by donating items or offering a donation or help should go to spacehive.com/stroud-library-of-things Creative Sustainability is a not-for profit CIC which runs Access Bike.