ALDI CROSBY - THORNTON

We redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to the local community and local charities. This not only saved food from landfill but also helps to build community. - What premises does your project operate from? Currently 38 Linkside Rd, L25 9NX. This is registered with EHO. We have just been offered one day a week in a local shop. We are also working with two local councillors (Mirna Juarez and Sharon Connor) to rent space in a local church hall in an evening too. - How do you identify service users and their needs? They approach us through our facebook page, word of mouth or other people/organisations direct them to ourselves. For example, Alice Bennett, an ex local councillor directed us to a lady with seven children. They also come to our Friday community event in Hunts Cross Gardens. - Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? Our other aim is building community and providing opportunities for volunteering. - Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? No - Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? Yes – Tesco and a local Co op. - Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? Not yet although the local councillors do share our facebook page. - Would it be possible to provide photographs of work that your organisation does in the local community? There are lots on our facebook page and Instagram page - Is your project a registered charity, registered CIC, social enterprise or non-profit organisation? We have made an application. - Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? If you would like to provide a reference from a local organisation, if you could ask them to email us at food@neighbourly.com as soon as possible, that would be great. Coucillors: Sharon Connor, Kris Brown, Malcolm Kelly and Mirna Juarez. Unifill – local shop. LIAN – Liverpool in arms at night. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Fika community event Hunts Cross Community – we run a weekly event in the community gardens. St Hilda's Play group - Please include up to date social media links wherever possible https://www.facebook.com/South-Liverpool-Zero-Waste-Community-109456151330567

We are a community organisation who offers help to varied people. We offer groups including a “ Sing A Long” for people with Alzheimer’s / Dementia and their careers plus anyone else who may want to attend, we have a knit and natter group, Tai Chi and Art and Meditation to mention but a few. We also have Mo’s Pantry where people who are suffering hardship can receive varied food items. This is hugely popular with old people, young people , refugees , asylum seekers and those from all ethnic minorities. We also offer free tea and toast to people each day between 10-12 and there is no charge for this or the food. Additionally we are a warm hub for people , last year saw a huge amount of people just coming in for a warm and we expect even more this year as the months become colder. Irenaeus is staffed by volunteers and we are open Monday- Thursday 10-4pm

Mersey Spring is a community interest company, it was set up to help people who need support to find stability and establish a healthier lifestyle.Mersey Spring Housing & Community Services provide support to help people overcoming addictions and Mental health issues, thus helping the recovery/re-intergartion process . AIMS for Mersey Spring CIC Our primary aim is to create a collective voice, develop community engagement, involvement and innovation. To provide Education, Training, Volunteering, Employment opportunities E.T.V.E Exchange information, create transparencyshare best practise and promote the principals of asset based community development (ABCD) and Co-production. Develop expertise and best practice through assessing local needs, including untapped assets and resources. Practice and promote an ethos of social responsibility and citizenship. Attract, Engage & Empower the wider community in our vision of Community Recovery and Community cohesion. Enable people to develop and sustain their own personal recovery journey. To embrace recovery diversity in all its forms. Drive to remove social stigma through education, media and training. To help people affected by substance misuse, Mental health, Crime, Homelessness, Anti social behaviour, Domestic violence and other barriers to social equality. To develop employment opportunities through our collective initiative, drive and ambition. To provide Education and Training with a view toward Volunteering/Employment opportunities. To be accessible to individuals, families and communities as a whole. Objectives Promote the 5 ways to well being Connect Be active Take notice Keep learning Give Reclaim public spaces and places to regain control of deprived areas and give back to the community. To develop assertive linkage to mutual aid and other forms of social networks that support recovery focused interventions.