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The charitable purpose of the scio ('the charitable purpose') is to advance community development by providing a highly-localised system of democratic community planning, through which to grow a community of communities in scotland and elsewhere, underpinned by the principles of community empowerment, self-knowledge, measurability of outcomes, neutrality and mutuality of support. In order to build friendship and trust with the community, we open from Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm, as a community drop-in. We provide a kettle, mugs and somewhere comfortable to sit with friends, or meet new friends. What premises does our project operate from? We operate from premises at 2 George Street, Coupar Angus, PH13 9DH (formerly C&W West Electrical Goods/Repairs). Also, we are applying for an asset transfer of a shop unit in the town centre, after the decision to close another a local charity. How do we identify service users and their needs? The project itself is the response to a need identified some years ago for a ‘Wee Lounge’, somewhere local people could meet in a relaxed and informal way. In short, the people who visit are the people who need us. Other services provided by our organisation The main service we provide is a community drop-in, described above. However, we are happy to assist with other needs expressed by the community. For example, starting at the end of August we will host the New Age Kurlers group. The group, which has been running since 2010, organises weekly afternoons of games and entertainment. In the past these have been aimed mainly at older residents, but are now open to anyone. Charges for services There is no charge for individuals who use our premises, although we accept donations (there is a donations tin in the kitchen). Charges for other groups will vary, depending on the level of community benefit. For example for the New Age Kurlers we will keep the price low (£5 per hour). Other surplus food providers Currently we do not distribute surplus food from any other provider, but we are making inquiries with Neighbourly.com. Local press etc. about our organisation's work in the local community The local community magazine, CANdo, published an article about us in their Summer 2022 issue. You can download this from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/802470570147388. Also, recently we featured in the Blairgowrie Advertiser for hosting a Town Yard Sale, in which local people were invited to set up stalls at their homes to sell unwanted items. Cascade sold maps to visitors for £3. This included home baking and refreshments from our premises. This raised £132 for the Coupar Angus Seniors’ Outings – see article in the Blairgowrie Advertiser at https://www.pressreader.com/uk/blairgowrie-advertiser/20220517/281578064264927. Photos A friend published a good photo on Facebo

Food For Thought aims to provide a service to all members of the community by providing an affordable shopping alternative to people who do not qualify for food banks or extra help in times of need.

Dundee Foodbank prepares nutritionally balanced food parcels and gives them to members of our community in crisis. These parcels are carefully designed to support an individual, couple or family for three days and assist them through the personal crisis or hardship they are suffering. We understand that food crises can happen to anyone - and we also know how difficult it can be to consider visiting a foodbank. Our volunteers welcome those who come to our foodbank with compassion, kindness and a listening ear.