Our services

Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve an existing Library of Things, our range of services can guide you through every step of the journey. We provide the tools, knowledge, and hands-on support to bring your vision to life. Together, we can create a sharing culture that benefits everyone.

Network Member Services

Our Network is at the heart of everything. We work together to make borrowing as easy as popping out for a loaf of bread. At Benthyg Cymru we bring the Network together and learn from each other.

Our full list of benefits can be found here.

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How we’ve helped

"Benthyg Cymru have been a great support in setting up our Library of Things. They helped us set up the Lend Engine systems, delivered training and provide ongoing support. The Benthyg Cymru toolkit is a real help, pinpointing all the areas that need attention. Being network members means we feel part of a community and are able to share lots of ideas and concerns. Thank you Benthyg!"

Maindee LOT – Maindee Unlimited – Jo Whittaker Project Officer

Consultancy

We offer consultancy, written recommendations and the benefit of our experience to mostly local authorities and more complex organisations who need our advice on how to set up a Library of Things safely and effectively.

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How we’ve helped

"Wastesavers having been working with Benthyg Cymru for the last two years to help us expand our Reuse and Repair offer to the communities we serve. The partnership has so far established two Library of Things. With a number of stakeholders involved in our delivery of these projects, the knowledgeable consultative support of Benthyg Cymru has been invaluable in ensuring the projects have come to fruition."

Alun Harries, Wastesavers

Full Project Management/Partnerships

We work in partnership with Welsh Government, local authorities and community groups both by managing whole Libraries of Things projects, but also by managing certain aspects of the set up or ensuring efficiency when the Library of Things is established.

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How we’ve helped

“Dant y Llew CIC has been receiving support from the Benthyg Cymru network for around two years. The network was crucial to us being able to fulfil our plans of establishing a Library of Things in the Rhondda Valleys.

Danty Y Llew Director – RE:MAKE Valleys Nova Barton

Expert Speaker

How does borrowing contribute to a reduction in social isolation? How can we as a society buy less and borrow more? How much does resource does it take to build a drill that will sit in the shed? Hint: It take a lot of resource to build a drill.

Our team are expert speakers and always enjoy taking part in events.

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How we’ve helped

"Benthyg Cymru Director and Co-Founder Ella Smillie is an excellent guest speaker, she shares expert knowledge on Libraries of Things and borrowing in Wales with passion and clarity."

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner

Facilitation, Training and Workshops

Considering setting up a Library of Things, but don’t know where to start?

Our staff members are experts in borrowing, item maintenance, risk assessments and much, much more. We can organise training, workshops as well as facilitate meetings to get your ideas off the ground.

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How we’ve helped

"The workshop we did with Benthyg Cymru was really useful in helping us clarify our priorities and streamline our decisions on the next steps for our project."

Gabrielle Povey, Senior Waste Strategy Officer, Wrexham County Borough Council

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Get in touch today to see how we can support your ideas.

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