Donations of Materials & Tools
Skillway is based in the Old Chapels in Deanery Road, Godalming, where we teach young local people who struggle in mainstream education manual skills that can set them up for college courses and work in the mechanical, engineering and construction trades.
What we need
We are always in need of good quality remnants, surplus, or redundant materials to use in our wood and metal workshops. Materials are increasingly expensive and all support helps us continue our mission.
We are grateful for donations of:
- Planed timber (soft or hardwood) of a size and quantity that enables tutors to make the same small project with 4 students.
- Pieces of timber suitable for turning on a lathe to make small bowls and platters, table legs etc.
- Sheet metal, mild steel, copper, brass and aluminium.
If you have any servicable hand-tools that are no longer needed we can always find a good home for them too.
Thank you!
Mission Statement
Skillway trains young people in manual craft skills to give them a better future with ongoing employment opportunities.
INSPIRE - CREATE - FULFIL - SUCCEED
Skillway is based in the Old Chapels in Deanery Road, Godalming. The young people are usually aged 14 to 16 or 17. They come for one day per week, on recommendation of their school.
We have an excellent employed Workshop Manager and two employed tutors, but most skills are taught by volunteers who have specific craft skills, aided by other volunteers who can give skilled and/or pastoral support.
The main skills offered are Woodworking, Metalwork & basic engineering, Practical motor mechanics, stone carving, creative arts including jewellery making and working with glass.
