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The Innerleithen Swap and Share Shed, a community project free at point of use for anyone who requires. It was set up at the start of 2021 in response to a growing need within the community to help counter food poverty. The project also alleviates landfill, advocates recycling and supports a sense of community. It is situated at the back of the Co op car park in Innerleithen. Occasionally, we publish new projects in the local newspaper, The Peeblesshire. We are currently planning to design and create an extension to the shed with a herb garden, orchard and a seating area covered by an arbour. One of the primary concepts of the Shed is to allow users to use it with complete anonymity. The Shed is run completely by volunteers who collect food excess from Fareshare, Neighbourly and local supermarkets. These goods along with sanitary products, products handed in by members of the community, are placed in the shed for anyone the community, no matter their circumstances. The shed is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to allow for discretion of users. We also delivered frozen food and ambient boxes to locals in need.

Youth Centre for Young People of Selkirk, to provide a safe space to meet and share concerns whilst building teamwork and confidence to be able to contribute towards the community. We also run a breakfast club ensuring that all young people can start their day in a positive, healthy way.

We aim to help families give their children a good start in their early years. We work with other services to support young children and their families. We provide an open door with year round access, in a safe, relaxing environment. Families can drop in for advice, information and activities. We work in partnership with NHS Borders, the third sector and the local community. Examples of support include: - early learning and childcare - midwifery - family support - home school link - health improvement - financial help in the early years - family learning - health visiting - school nursing