M&S Cumbernauld

We are a group who like to reduce landfill waste by collecting and giving to the wildlife we take care of at the farm. The farm is 30 acres including forest land we have a great wildlife population on the farm. We also let injured foxes return to the wild from the farm by the SPCA, we have helped release 16 foxes. We also donate our manure to people growing fruit and veg. We will help free of charge to load it for them too. we collect seeds from old fruit and veg so nothing goes to waste. we help injured animals and foster ones for rescues to help find new homes. We have a farm in Palacerigg, Cumbernauld which has, for over 20 years, taken foxes from the SSPCA (Scotland's Animal Welfare Charity) which are well enough to be released into the wild. They are fed every night alongside a family of badgers, deer and birds. Our aim is to further reduce waste and we would like to make use of surplus food, where this is not going to local good causes. We would make use of fruit and vegetables that are no longer edible too as these will always contain seeds from which more can be grown. since we started collecting food waste we have managed to feed deer, foxes, badgers, birds of prey which visit the farm daily and horses. We rescue injured wildlife and help them recover here on the farm if its possible.

The prevention or relief of poverty in kilsyth and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Within the hub, we run a range of services and groups, all aimed at bringing people together, reducing poverty and isolation, and creating a sense of community. These include a community pantry, free community fridge, free period products, men’s group, wellness group, adult’s arts and crafts group, women’s group, LGBTQ+ youth group, bagpiping classes, breakfast club, and baby massage. The food that is collected on a nightly basis from our local M&S store reaches a variety of different organisations and people and families in need. Monday - families of Broomlands Family Centre. Tuesday - surplus food is delivered to the community hub for distribution to the wider community through our community pantry service and our free community fridge. Thursday - surplus food is delivered to the community hub for distribution to the wider community through our community pantry service and our free community fridge. Friday - families of Carbrain Primary School Saturday - surplus food is delivered to the community hub for distribution to the wider community through our community pantry service and our free community fridge. Sunday - surplus food is delivered to the community hub for distribution to the wider community through our community pantry service and our free community fridge.