South Liverpool Zero Waste Community
Liverpool, UK
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
What we've received
Meals1,170,014
Non-food (tonnes)9.59
Money£4,230
New Beginnings - Improving Lives CIC
Liverpool, UK
New Beginnings - Improving Lives CIC run's a mixture of different services right across Liverpool. We run Men and Women Mental Health Boxing projects. A City wide Foodbank Delivery service for those who are in extreme poverty. Some of those referrals may be people who have been placed by the City council in accommodation without cooking facilities although we are not funded by the Council. We have recently opened up a Community store in Tuebrook in a very deprived area selling surplus and damaged goods and very low prices, we also offer other services here too like Computer and WIFI access.
What we've received
Meals65,023
Non-food (tonnes)0.71
Money£1,000
25th Allerton Scout Group
Liverpool, UK
25th Allerton Scout Group
Base: St Mary’s Church Hall, Grassendale, Liverpool L19
Who we are
For 75 years we’ve delivered fun, inclusive Scouting for 90 young people aged 4-14 from Garston, Aigburth and Allerton, run by 30 trained volunteers. Our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts build confidence, friendship and real-world skills through adventure, teamwork and creativity.
What we do
• Weekly section meetings (craft, STEM, outdoor fun)
• Affordable camps, hikes and community service projects
• “Who Let the Dads Out” stay-and-play (30+ families)
• Cressington Wombles litter-picks & tree-planting (100s involved)
• Uniform swap-shop & hardship fund for low-income families
How we identify need
Section leaders hold doorstep chats, run a confidential support-request form and observe wellbeing signals (missing lunch, no coat). Monthly dads-and-toddlers mornings are a listening post for isolation or cost-of-living worries. Support is offered privately so no child feels singled-out.
How we’ll use your donations
Need Example cost / use Impact
Camp bursaries £25 per child, No youngster misses a night away
Activity equipment £500 for new tents Safer, more adventurous programme
Leader training & DBS £30 each Keeps volunteers qualified & children safe
Eco supplies £50 for litter-pick kits & seedlings Cleaner, greener Liverpool
Surplus food Weekly ambient & chilled items Healthy snacks at meetings, ingredients for cooking badges & discreet pantry bags
How surplus food changes lives
1. Section nights – fruit, cereal bars and juice fuel games and badge work for 90 members.
2. Cooking badges – pasta, rice and tinned veg teach budgeting, knife skills and food-waste reduction. Helping to reduce fees for families.
3. “Who Let the Dads Out” breakfasts – surplus bread, milk and produce become subsidised bacon baps, porridge and smoothies, building confidence and community.
4. Camps & hikes – chilled proteins and tinned meals feed 30 campers, keeping fees low.
5. Discreet family support – pantry bags or ingredients are offered privately to households flagged by leaders or the support form.
Storage & safety:
Two 150 L fridges
Level 2 Food Safety leader oversees rotation and allergen labelling.
Chilled items used within 24 h or frozen.
Help we need right now
Food donations – cereal bars, juice cartons, tinned goods, fresh produce
Outdoor kit – tents, sleeping bags, waterproofs in good condition
Skilled volunteers – first-aiders, climbing instructors, minibus drivers
Corporate partners – sponsor a badge or match-fund bursaries
Stay in the loop
We will post termy impact updates and photos here so you see how your support turns into smiles, skills and a cleaner, greener South Liverpool.
Below you will see images of the St Mary's Community pantty wee will partner with when food is available. All good shown is currently donated from the public.
Contact: info@25th-allerton.com | Volunteer: volunteer@25th-allerton.com