For a whole week, all new traders who sign up between Friday, 21 February, and Saturday, 1 March, inclusive, will receive up to £2,500 of annual tools and equipment insurance in partnership with Superscript. 

The offer is in response to the growing number of tradespeople experiencing tool theft across the UK. MP Amanda Martin—daughter of a plumber and sister of an electrician—cares deeply about the issue. Late last year, she brought a Bill before parliament to toughen sentencing for the perpetrators. 

The Bill has been voted through to the next stage in the House of Commons. The campaign is gathering momentum due to the substantial financial impact on tradespeople – from loss of work to expensive vehicle repairs and tool replacements.

The latest activities in support of the campaign have included a mass peaceful protest in Westminster earlier this month - before the Bill returns to parliament in April.  

Amanda Martin MP, who has tabled the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill said: "Tradies make an invaluable contribution to our communities – they keep everything running – which is why I have been campaigning to stop the theft of tools, including bringing a Bill to Parliament to toughen the sentencing guidelines for these crimes.

 "I'm thrilled to back Checkatrade's offer of free tools insurance for new members. As tool theft is so widespread, this initiative gives tradies the protection they need whilst highlighting tools must be kept safe to keep our economy thriving."