ALDI BIRKENHEAD

Neo Community cafe is working hard to save a centre in the heart of the Beaconsfield community Rockferry delivering services for over two decades. The Beaconsfield Community House has been opening its doors for a kids youth club and community bingo for residents for the last 15 years. Neo delivers an action-packed programme of activities including arts, craft, games, cookery and fundays, as well as providing healthy and nutritious breakfast and lunches to children and adults. During the school holidays we aim to use 90% surplus/donated food, with most of our creations packed full of fruit and vegetables to ensure children get their five a day. At Beaconsfield Neo is in the process of setting up, a community clothes swap that will enable families to access clothes (secondhand or new) for both adults and children as suitable clothing can be out of reach to many on a restricted or low income. Our community food bank offers crisis support to people who might have reached their quota with their foodbank and still find themselves in hardship. The cafe runs on a 'Pay As You Feel' basis, offering meals which can be paid for in a number of ways, including money or volunteer time. There are also plans to introduce a number of workshops and feel-good programmes once the centre is back in full swing.

D Hub 67 CIC is a grassroots community hub based in Seacombe, Wirral, supporting individuals and families facing increasing pressure from the cost-of-living crisis. Our hub provides access to surplus food, warm meals, community activities and wellbeing support for local residents experiencing financial hardship, isolation and rising living costs. We redistribute surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, helping households reduce food costs while also supporting a more sustainable approach to food use. On most days between 60 and 80 people attend the hub to access food support, and recently almost 300 people queued in a single morning, highlighting the growing need within our community. Alongside food provision, D Hub 67 offers a welcoming space where people can connect with others, share meals and take part in activities that support wellbeing and confidence. We run cooking sessions focused on preparing affordable meals using surplus ingredients, family cooking activities and an eco-friendly community garden created using donated plants and seeds. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our volunteers first came to the hub for support themselves and now play a vital role in welcoming visitors, sorting food and helping run activities. Their involvement ensures the hub remains community-led and responsive to local needs. We are also introducing one-to-one wellbeing coaching sessions delivered by a qualified Health and Wellbeing Coach with previous experience working within the Primary Care Network supporting patients through GP practices. These sessions provide a safe space for people to talk about challenges they are facing and receive guidance and signposting to further support services where needed. D Hub 67 works closely with local organisations across Wirral to connect people with additional support including mental health services, domestic abuse support, financial advice and family support services. Through our work we aim to create a safe, welcoming space where people feel supported, valued and connected to their community. Support from businesses and volunteers through Neighbourly helps us continue responding to growing need and strengthen the support available to local residents.

Working as a non-profit social enterprise, our primary aim is to deliver well-being and resilience building workshops and parenting courses for families and young people, along with career and employability guidance; supporting the development of the necessary transferable skills to secure future employment. We empower individuals to build their foundations for the future. ​ We take a holistic approach to employability and careers through the inclusion of well-being and resilience; making this an integral part of education and life experience. ​ We aim to: Build confidence, well-being and resilience in young people and parents through participation in workshops and courses Work to promote employability and enterprise skills in young people and families, particularly from vulnerable groups within our society Encourage peer learning and mentoring, participation and engagement in community volunteering Promote interests and activities to develop well-being and social networking