Lidl Birmingham Erdington

ln August 2007, ECE recieved a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of 300,000 members of the IYF (International Youth Fellowship) for our contribution to the UK branch. In September 2008, Esther Community Enterprise was awarded certificates from the Lord Mayor of Croydon, for having carried out 100 hours of volunteering activities. On the 2 June 2011, ECE was awarded with theQueens Award for Voluntary Service, MBE. This is the highest award given to voluntary groups in the United Kingdom, and as such, is equivalent in status to the MBE. This prestigious UK National Honour recognises outstanding voluntary contributions and sets the national benchmark for excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being judged to be of the highest standard. We aim to meet those who have needs in the local community by redistribution of food and other consumables donated from retailers. ECE makes a worthwhile collective response to the 3 tenets of sustainable development, namely social, economical and environmental needs. ECE forms a consortium with other charities, faith groups, projects and organisations. We have over 70 Project Co-ordinators. They manage and help to distribute the food/groceries and clothing items within the local communities across the UK, on behalf of ECE. We have sustained our social enterprise through the goodwill and hard work of over 400 drivers and countless volunteers, who contribute their time, transportation and finance to this worthy cause. Near sell by date food is collected on a daily basis from a range of supermarkets and other retailers and diverted to those that need it most ECE feeds in excess of 40,000 people per week and this is steadily on the increase as we expand across the UK

The Living Stones Pantry is housed within a dedicated space within our Media Centre. This designated area serves as the heart of our operations, where we diligently work to provide support and resources to those in our community who are in need. We extend our services to the entire community, with a particular focus on assisting families and the elderly, often referred to us through word of mouth. Each session offers warm drinks and light refreshments, fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals can engage in friendly conversation while awaiting their shopping slot. Service users contribute £5 per shop (£5 goes back into running costs - Utilities, rent, staff), receiving an average of £15-20 worth of food and household items, while refreshments are provided free of charge. Additionally, we host tea and coffee gatherings every Tuesday morning. As members of FareShare Go, we have the privilege of accessing surplus food from both Tesco and ASDA. Additionally, we've recently become paid members of FareShare, who have provided positive feedback following their inspection of our facilities. This partnership allows us to further our mission of reducing food waste and supporting those in need within our community. Our CAP Money Coaches can also provide budgeting courses on an when needed basis. Having access to such courses can empower individuals to take control of their finances and make informed decisions about their money.

We are Winners’ World, a faith-based charity committed to supporting those in need—spiritually, emotionally, and financially when necessary. We provide food items and essential groceries sourced from various stores to individuals and families facing hardship. We distribute these supplies during our mid week services and Sunday gatherings at the church premises. To reach more people, we hand out flyers during our evangelism outreach and host occasional tea & biscuits mornings to raise awareness about our charity programs. Part of Our mission is simple: to serve our community with compassion, offering consistent food support alongside spiritual encouragement to uplift lives. For more information and to see our work in action, visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7cG1SNtCma/?igsh=MTJ5cnVqZzMyaXVybg==.