Who We Are...
Brass Tacks' mission is to relieve missionaries and full-time Christian workers of their maintenance, mechanical and building work.
Projects list
Projects. Updated 30th September 2021
With the present travel restrictions and the risk of working in areas of higher infection, only projects within the British Isles are being pursued.
- Currie Community Church, Edinburgh. This project is being headed by the church members. A wooden structure over two floors with six en-suite rooms for missionaries use. We are now at an advanced stage of completion with cladding to be fixed programmed for October 2021. Ongoing.
- Keswick Convention properties. Completed.
- London, Tottenham. THis project involves making an attic into accommodation for people who are in need of lodgings post re-hab. Work due to start here in September. Update: Our team of three are busily occupied with completing the roof, and are about to start internals.
- Tilsley College, Motherwell. November onwards. Provide 8 rooms with en-suite facilities in the dormitory block.
- Zambia, Bookshop in Lusaka. Likely 2022
- Nazareth, Emmaus building. Large area of floor tiling. A further visit will be needed when a date can be arranged.
- Blantyre, Malawi. Foundations built for mission house. Ananda and Grace have been working at the project with local contractors and the results are very pleasing. They now have a suitable building which can be used by the local church who are no longer able to use the school for their gatherings.
- Angola. Kavungu. Construction of mission house. Frame is in place, roofing sheets have yet to be fitted. This and subsequent works will happen when the present crisis is over and safety of personnel can be ascertained.
- Jordan, Stones and concrete work mostly. Delayed
- France, C.E.P de Douai. Church property. Delayed
Other projects are being considered within the UK and further details will be published later.
Our Projects and Skills
Since 1986 Brass Tacks has worked on approximately 250 projects, mainly in Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Our projects have including the construction, repair and maintenance (building, bricklaying, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, plastering, painting, etc.) of churches, schools, hospitals, training centres and houses.
Besides using those with demonstrated skills, we have benefitted from help from people who have a willing hand and are happy to learn under supervision.
Gap Year Programme
Brass Tacks are operating in partnership with First-Serve, a gap year programme for 18-25 year olds. We have recently launched a First-Serve practical course for any who are practically minded. More information about First Serve at www.first-serve.org.uk.
