The brighton trade collective is a group of traders working in Sussex. We believe in:
Eco-friendly options
We aspire to work in a way that has the least negative impact on our environment. This can range from using recycled materials, to sharing vehicles, to creative waste disposal, and so on. We'll always try to provide an eco-friendly option.
Diversity and mutual aid in the trading community
We want to see more diversity of genders, ethnicities, ages and abilities in the trades. Our collective should feel inclusive, encouraging and supportive for everyone involved. Additionally, as a collective, we promote cooperation over competition. This is better for everyone as it tends to increase happiness, learning, confidence, the quality of work, and reduces under-cutting, waste and overheads.
Transparency and Respect
We want as many people as possible to access our services and we want people to understand what they are spending their money on. So, we strive to be flexible to meet people’s budgets and break down the cost of a project. It's important for us to have a non-judgemental approach to the people we work with. We respect people's space, time and needs.
How we work
The Brighton Trade Collective is a group of self-employed people who are interested in supporting each other and increasing the range of their work. Members contribute things like skills, time, work, space and tools and benefit from similar things contributed by others. For example: if Sandy has a van but no workspace, and Joe has a workspace but no van, then both can expand their working abilities by sharing. By working together, they gain a friend and colleague, open a new avenue of work AND save themselves the price of buying/renting equipment. Collaborative working like this can also reduce waste by sharing spare materials, which is good for the environment and reduces costs, which in turn brings down the cost of the work we do, benefitting clients as well as ourselves.
What you could contribute
You could contribute things like: skills and experience that others would like to gain, tools that others may not have, work opportunities when you need help on a job or have too much work, a vehicle, workspace, materials, or even time when someone else's is running low.
What you could receive
You could: learn new skills to expand your range of work, borrow materials and tools instead of buying new stuff, work on other people’s projects, get introduced to new clients, get help moving bulky stuff around and rent cheap workshop space, and lots of other things! Be part of a community of traders.
How to Join
Send us an email at
CURRENT MEMBERS
Alex Casey
The People's general woodhouse
Available for:
Carpentry, Joinery, Wood-turning
07543 49 88 64
info@pgwcarpentry.com
Amy Isles
Freeman
Available for:
Art, workshops, murals, clothing
07920 193 197
Phil Nippers
Available for:
Painting and decorating
07541 474 094
Eloise saville
Edgecombe Carpentry and Joinery
Currently away!
Michael Gorham
Available for:
Sustainable construction, carpentry, timber framing and handiwork.
07988 723 524
Tinika Macer
Available for:
Carpentry, painting/decorating, gardening and general handiwork.
07736752145
fergus chapman
Wood and Wire Joinery
Available for:
Carpentry, Cabinetry, Bespoke shelving, painting and decorating
07784 608 089
Jeremy Noble
Available for:
Hanging shelves, painting and decorating, general handiwork, portrait, environmental and aerial photography.
07498 071 578
+1 480 459 8852 WhatsApp
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
ELliE, JAN 2021
We had our two bed flat fully redecorated by Eloise and are extremely happy with the results. She was very tidy, punctual & polite. The finish is fantastic- especially the glossing. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the work and it was finished ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise!
I was delighted with the work Alex has done for me, fixing my French windows onto the garden which involved replacing the hinges which weren't quite the right size which he corrected beautifully by trimming the wood, as well as restoring the very weather-damaged threshold. He took great care to find the best solution that would preserve the wood effectively. Alex is friendly and knowledgeable, and I wouldn't hesitate to employ his services again.
The work covered a range of different tasks/different trades. Some were a bit tricky. All the jobs were done effectively and speedily - at reasonable cost. It was also great to see a female carpenter. Would recommend you.