At Share Bristol our vision is that everybody shares, so we’re making it easier for everyone in Bristol to borrow everyday things they don’t need every day – tools, camping equipment, party kits, games, kitchen gadgets and so much more.
We’re a charity, and most of us are volunteers, and we have community and people at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we charge an annual membership to be part of our sharing community, rather than a fee per borrow, and why you will speak to a person and not a locker whenever you pick something up or drop it off.
The Library of Things movement is growing across the globe, helping people save money and space in their homes and helping the environment by making good use of our resources. However, each Library of Things organisation is different – some are commercial businesses, some are informal volunteer groups, some are community interest companies and some, like Share Bristol, are registered charities. Share Bristol is an independent charity and is not part of a wider group or affiliated with any other Library of Things organisation.
We want to see a network of Share Bristol locations so that our Library of Things is accessible to everyone in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area. We opened Bristol’s first Library of Things in Kingswood in May 2021, the second, in Bedminster, in May 2024 and the third, on Frenchay, in January 2025. Why not visit us – or get in touch to tell us where the next one should be?
We believe that every neighbourhood across the wider Bristol area needs a Share Bristol Library of Things, because we:
Anna Perry
Anna is an experienced charity CEO, with two decades of experience in the public and third sector in various management and operational roles, with other interests in property and retail. Anna has an MBA and various qualifications in leadership, management and fundraising.
Anna was keen to help set up Share Bristol as she wants to decrease the negative impact of throwaway consumerism, help people get access to things they could not otherwise afford and support our local high streets. Her favourite part of volunteering at Share Bristol is seeing so many new things being donated and added to the catalogue, and feeling like we are making a tangible difference in the local area.
Anna lives in St George, Bristol and is currently refurbishing her house so is pleased to be able to borrow many things, from carpet cleaners to multi-meters, from safety glasses to wallpaper strippers.
Lindsay Turner
Lindsay joined the Share Bristol team in early 2023. She is a professional fundraiser and focuses on income generation, particularly grant funding. Lindsay has a wide range of experience in not for profits, both in the UK and abroad, which she brings to the team.
As she has recently returned to the UK, Lindsay was keen to get involved in a local project which genuinely helps local communities. As sustainability is close to her heart and Lindsay has benefitted from using Libraries of Things in other countries, Share Bristol fitted nicely!
Lindsay lives in St George, Bristol and her first borrow from the library was a waffle maker!
Anna Ralph
Anna joined Share Bristol in 2023, bringing a deep knowledge of the Bedminster area, organisations and people. She has recently completed a Masters in practical sustainability, and enjoys being able to put concepts into practice at Share Bristol.
Anna has led on setting up Share Bristol’s second Library of Things, which is on East Street in Bedminster, and is looking forward to seeing many local people walk through the doors and building partnerships with other local organisations.
Anna lives in Bedminster and the first item she reserved was also a waffle maker. Yummy!
Nicki Banks
Nicki joined the Share Bristol team in March 2025, bringing with her decades of marketing experience from both the corporate world and her own successful marketing company, Sugar Bullet Marketing.
At Share Bristol, she oversees all our marketing efforts and leads initiatives at the Frenchay site in collaboration with UWE. Nicki was drawn to Share Bristol because she believes it’s such a fantastic concept that everyone should be part of. With her marketing expertise, she’s dedicated to spreading the word and helping more people discover the benefits of borrowing instead of buying.
Nicki’s journey with us started when she reserved her first item—a tent! And she’s excited to pick up a carpet cleaner next week. With her enthusiasm and commitment, she’s determined to make sharing a central part of our lives here in Bristol.
Why is sharing a good thing? What difference does it make? How does a Library of Things fit into this?
We you to have a great experience of Share Bristol. Yes, you! We’re hoping to create a safe environment for everyone.
We want you to have a great experience of Share Bristol. And we don’t want it to cost the earth.
We you to have a great experience of Share Bristol. This usually means we need to know a little about you, such as your name and email address. We’ll keep it safe an not do anything unexpected with it.
We want you to have a great experience of Share Bristol. We love hearing from you as it helps us to learn and improve.