M&S West Hill

I coordinate the collection and redistribution of surplus stock to sheltered housing residents, ensuring that good-quality food and essential items reach elderly and disabled individuals who benefit most from reduced living costs. By alleviating the financial pressure associated with everyday groceries, this initiative helps residents retain more of their income, directly enhancing their quality of life and overall wellbeing. Beyond the practical support, the programme has played a meaningful role in strengthening community cohesion within housing complexes. Regular redistribution efforts have supported resident-led activities such as coffee mornings, enabling groups to come together, socialise, and collectively raise funds for outings and shared experiences. Donations have also contributed to the improvement of communal outdoor spaces, with residents using supplied plants and materials to beautify their environment. As a result, the initiative has fostered a strong sense of community spirit, pride, and mutual support among residents.

Our purpose is to promote community togetherness and personal fulfilment by providing a safe and welcoming environment where people can meet and participate in social and physical activities; support groups; volunteering and learning, all with the aim of enhancing overall quality of life. Our activities range from children's clubs and groups to adult learning and wellbeing classes. We have an onsite gym and run a community cafe which serves a range of groups in the community. During Covid-19 we have specialised in delivering a free surplus food table to support the needs of the local community and are now turning these efforts in to our green bid to prevent surplus food waste going to landfill.

HELP US HELP THOSE IN NEED Through the kindness and generosity of the good people of Aberdeen & beyond, we provide free food furniture, clothing and much more to the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised people of the area.