B&Q Consett

HQ: Consett, DH8 5SB, United Kingdom

This is how B&Q is investing in local communities. A verified record of community support, tracked on Neighbourly.

What B&Q has delivered.

The positive impact B&Q has helped to create in communities.

All-time totals

People supported weekly

The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes B&Q has supported

2,167

Good causes supported

11

CO2e saved (tonnes)

8

Volunteering (hours)

175

Non-food donated (tonnes)

4

How it works

Here's how businesses create local impact through Neighbourly.

Through Neighbourly, B&Q has donated products and volunteer time, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.

  1. 1

    A business gives

    Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.

  2. 2

    A local good cause puts it to use

    Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.

  3. 3

    People get the support they need

    Whether it's a hot meal, essential products, a safe place to meet or someone to talk to, support reaches people in ways that make a real difference.

  4. 4

    Every contribution counts

    Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.

Causes connected to B&Q Consett

Verified resources received

Betel of Britain - Food/clothes/goods redistribution

Hexham, UK

All food we collect will be used to help feed the 30+ men and women who live within our community. Betel of Britain is a group of caring, not-for-profit Christian communities helping people to regain control of their health, work potential and independence.

What we've received

Meals250,540
Non-food (tonnes)3.90

The Winlaton Centre C.I.O

Blaydon, UK

We are a large community centre in the heart of Winlaton. Run by the community for the community. The centre is run by volunteers. We provide emergency food and access to Free food at 2 markets each week. Our charity collect surplus food from local supermarkets (Marks & Spencer, The Co-op and Tesco) which may be past its best before date and which would usually end up as waste, we sort and offer it to our local community. The produce is also used to make healthy and nutritious meals for our lunch clubs and to give out to local people in need. WE also offer a variety of classes and clubs, sport and fitness, parent and toddler groups, lunch clubs for older people and access to professional services. Registered charity 1160323

What we've received

Meals239,513
Non-food (tonnes)4.47
Money£400

Foundation For Good

Consett, UK

Foundation For Good is an esteemed registered charity with a noble purpose: to empower the most vulnerable members of society in England's top 20% most deprived communities. Our unwavering commitment is to provide indispensable support to disabled individuals, disadvantaged youth, and marginalised populations. Central to our approach is alternative education, harnessing the latest research on neuroplasticity to instigate positive behaviour change and cater to students who may have encountered challenges in traditional classrooms. In addition to our pioneering educational initiatives, we also operate a food bank and foster a warm, inclusive space for forming meaningful connections among individuals. Our mental health services, thoughtfully designed to cater to those facing mental health challenges, are readily available to those in need. We take immense pride in our work with deprived young people in our area, offering them transformative avenues to channel their energies, ultimately reducing the risk of offending and antisocial behaviour. A diverse range of programs, encompassing wellness activities, ensures that they remain healthy, engaged, and inspired to reach their full potential. At Foundation For Good, we are passionately dedicated to making a profound and positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. Our effectiveness thrives on the foundation of robust partnerships with various stakeholders, including the police, antisocial behaviour team, over 15 schools, and Derwentside social prescribers. Together, we form an unwavering force, striving to create a brighter, more promising future for the communities we proudly serve.

What we've received

Meals7,903
Non-food (tonnes)0.07

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