Once again, our thanks go to everyone who supported Fresh Start by signing up to the the Co-Op’s local community support programme. Fresh Start was one of 3 charities each receiving over £2,000, raised by Co-op members donating a percentage of their dividend and supplemented by the 5p bag charge.
Great news – thanks to all the people who signed up for the Co-Op Local Causes scheme, funds donated to Fresh Start so far have passed the £1,000 mark! There are still 3 weeks left to sign up to the scheme and raise even more funds. Co-op tells us that there are still over £2,000 … Read more
Fresh Start Borders would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and to thank all our supporters for your generous support over the past year; for the financial gifts, donated items, your time and your willingness to tell others about what we do. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
You can now support Fresh Start Borders when you shop at the Co-op as part of their local causes scheme. All you need to do is log on using your membership card details and select Fresh Start as the cause you’d like to support between now and March 17th. Coop.co.uk/membership/?linkId=29004009
Our long-term supporters, Morrisons in Hawick, have done it again! They recently donated a car-load of goods that we can include in our home starter packs. These are discontinued lines but all new condition and are hugely appreciated. Thanks Morrisons!
We are in need of storage tins or tupperware boxes, so please donate if you have any to spare.
Here is a lovely comment from one of our partners: Just wanted to thank you and your team once again for the assistance you have given us. Your service is a godsend to help people set up home.
Morrisons supermarket in Hawick has chosen Fresh Start Borders as their charity of the month during September, handing out leaflets and encouraging customers to purchase items for home starter packs and leave them in a trolley at the checkout. They also plan to have an in-store raffle and donate the proceeds to us. Our thanks go to … Read more
We have received a grant from SBC, which is greatly appreciated, and will help us to keep running smoothly.
At tonight’s AGM, Fresh Start Borders was reported to be in a very healthy state; it continues to be well supported by Scottish Borders Council, local housing authorities and other related organisations, and, importantly, by donations of money and goods from the public. Thanks again to everybody who has contributed to our continued success. Special … Read more