Alzheimer Scotland events – Whats on’s
We have been provided with two ‘What’s On’ documents from Alzheimer Scotland covering events they will be hosting across Falkirk and Stirling/Clackmannanshire.
You can download them here:
New ways to donate!
We have partnered with the Give as You Live fundraising platform!
You can now make direct donations, fund raise on our behalf and share a space to contribute to the Gate with your friends and family. You can sign in with a Facebook profile, or setup a free account and start raising funds that will go to helping the communities we support throughout Clackmannanshire. If you would rather make a direct cash donation you can setup a monthly donation or one off payment.
Learn more about making a donation, fundraising or the platform here.
Highlights of 24
We have some of our highlights from the Gate over 2024 and the work we’ve done across Clackmannanshire. A huge well done to all our volunteers (old and new!) who helped contribute to another massive year for the organisation.
The Gate this winter
Like everyone else, we at The Gate have been following the news regarding winter fuel benefits. We want people to know that if you are feeling anxious or worried about the coming winter months, you aren’t alone, and we’re here to help.
Equally, if you share the same worries we do about the wellbeing of people in our communities, you can help us to make a difference. You can go to the-gate-charity.org/donate-money/ or drop us a message if you’re interested in volunteering some time with us.
We pride ourselves on being responsive to the needs of the communities we support and will continue to do so whatever comes this winter, and beyond.
The School Uniform Bank will be taking donations at Affinity Sterling Mills
The School Uniform Bank will be accepting donations at Affinity Sterling Mills from 1 to the 7 of July, 10am – 4pm.
If you have any of the following in good condition in ages 4 – 18 years, your donation would be helping the community, and keeping items from going to waste!
School Clothing
Blazers
Lunch boxes
School bags
Stationery
Footwear
Ties
PE equipment
Nursery clothing
The Gate wins Community Group of the Year
The hard work and dedication of all our amazing volunteers was recognised with The Gate winning ‘Community Group of the Year’ at the Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface Volunteer Awards.
We are incredibly lucky to have such compassionate and generous team of volunteers, committing their time and energy to the benefit of the community, and it’s wonderful to see their contributions recognised.
If you would like to join our brilliant team why not get in touch!
Volunteering Recruitment Event
Pop along to The Gate Centre for a coffee and a chat this Friday (14/05/2021) from 4pm to 6pm to attend the above event!
Learn about potential opportunities for you and the benefits of volunteering with our charity.
We look forward to seeing you then!!
Thank You Clacks Community for Supporting Our School Uniform Bank
Due to the kindness of the Clacks community we were able to provide 568 children with essential school clothing and equipment in July 2020. We were overwhelmed by the support on offer and we would like to say a huge thank you to the parents who donated lots of clothing and equipment on the lead up to the Open Week of our School Uniform Bank.
Also huge thanks to Clacks council for providing the premises, and vans and drivers to transport the stock from Ludgate Church who kindly allowed us to use their premises during the sorting period. We also need to thank Ochilview Housing Association, CTSI, Clackmannanshire Council, and Ludgate Church who provided us with staff to operate the project, we could not have operated the project without their valued help and hard work. Also MSP Keith Brown and Cllr Ellen Forson who lent a hand during the sorting period and open week. Also everyone’s kind donations from Ochil View, Barnardo’s, Menstrie’s Jett Filling Station, Alloa’s Resilience Learning Partnership and many more kind organisations who donated items to help this project throughout the summer of 2020. Parents and children were absolutely delighted to receive the essential clothing and equipment and goodie bags as they exited the hall.
Last but by no means least, we would like to thank Rob McLean, Manager of Tesco’s superstore who kindly, once again, supported this project by donating hundreds of carrier bags and by allowing The Gate to have a donation station for 2 weeks within the store to encourage donations.