Our Story
Nestled in the heart of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, All The Cool Stuff is a proudly independent toy and collectables shop built on passion, community, and a lifelong love of pop culture. Located on the High Street since 2009, the shop has become a destination for collectors and fans across the UK, offering a carefully curated mix of modern favourites and nostalgic treasures.
Awards & Recognitions
2023
Honorary Friend of the Legion – In recognition of fundraising and services to Star Wars
The Solent University Award for Innovation – New Forest Brilliance in Business (Finalist)
Citizen of the Year – Fordingbridge Rotary Club
2022
New Forest Shop Doctor – Rated Excellent for Customer Experience
2021
The Clever Software Group Award for Outstanding Use of Digital Technology – New Forest Brilliance in Business (Finalist)
2019
Independent Toy Retailer of the Year – British Toy & Hobby Association (Nominated)
Local Hero – Fordingbridge Events Group (Community vote)
2017/18
The Hampshire County Council Award for Contribution to the New Forest Community – New Forest Brilliance in Business
Local Community Initiatives
2023 – Community Orchard
“We’re delighted that all the fruit trees have now been planted in the new Community Orchard to the rear of Sweatford Water Meadows.
“We have 6 Apple trees (Egremont Russet, Ellisons Orange, Fiesta, Katy, Laxton’s Fortune and Newton Wonder), 2 Pear trees (Conference and Williams), 2 Cherry trees (Stella and Sunburst) and 2 Plum trees (Belle du Louvain and Victoria). These trees will start to fruit in time.
“Our thanks go to Fordingbridge Greener Living for instigating the Community Orchard project and for their involvement in it, New Forest District Council’s Open Spaces Team for transforming a very overgrown site, Dave Tree and the customers of All the Cool Stuff for paying for half of the trees through their loyalty scheme, and to The Avon Valley Men’s Shed and Fordingbridge Town Council’s Ground Staff for planting the trees.”
2020 – Keep The Heart Beating
Following easing of lock-down every town and community has the challenge ahead of itself to revive. ‘Keep The Heart Beating’ is a positive call to action to help remind people to shop local in Fordingbridge and surrounding villages.
“The past few months will have stretched many of us in different ways, the next few will stretch many even more.” Says David Tree, owner of Fordingbridge toy retailer All The Cool Stuff, “We are asking people to make a change for the better and make Fordingbridge their first port of call, this support makes a genuine difference and those actions will influence others to help make where we live a better community. All towns face similar challenges, and I hope that what Fordingbridge is doing will inspire others too.”
Fundraising Efforts
2025
£2,050 – Wildlife Rescue, Moyles Court
£1,200 – The Salvation Army
2024
£1,300 – The Salvation Army, Fordingbridge Christmas Present Appeal
£1,065 – Make-A-Wish UK
2023
£2,000 – Wildlife Rescue, Moyles Court
£2,000 – Make-A-Wish UK
£1,700 – The Salvation Army, Fordingbridge Christmas Present Appeal
2022
£1,200 – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia & Terminal Cerebellum Degenerative Disorder
£998.08 – Angelman UK
£721.50 – Make-A-Wish UK & Spread a Smile
£300 – The Salvation Army, Fordingbridge Christmas Present Appeal
£50 – Fordingbridge Community First Responders
2021
£750 – Rewriting Extinction
£700 – The Salvation Army, Fordingbridge Christmas Present Appeal
£150 – Fordingbridge Greener Living
2009–2019
Directly raised over £7,500 for charities and local projects, including:
- Fordingbridge Skate Park
- Avonway Community Centre
- Fordingbridge Christmas Lights
- Rae Straton Luncheon Club/Day Care
- Fordingbridge & District Day Centre for the Frail & Housebound
Hosted over 50 events in the Fordingbridge Town Hall, benefiting local retailers and businesses.
Launch of Film Festival New Forest with the New Forest District Council at the New Forest & County Show 2019.
