School Uniform Bank 2018

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We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated school uniforms and equipment to support our Annual School Uniform Bank 2018!

We have been overwhelmed by the support, especially from a gentleman who spent £135 on new school bags and Tesco customers who donated new clothing to support vulnerable children within Clackmannanshire.

We provided 318 children with uniforms and equipment such as stationery, school bags and lunch boxes in partnership with MSP Keith Brown and Councillor Ellen Forson. The local Yorkshire Building Society were also a great support towards the end of the project. Staff from the local office provided great assistance to help us with the big “clear up” after the project ended.

We could not have operated this project without the valued support from the community who donated clothing and our valued team of volunteers who supported the operations before, during and after project ended. THANK YOU!

Annual School Uniform Bank to Return July 2018

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We are now collecting donations of school uniforms and equipment until the 18th July 2018 to operate our Annual School Uniform Bank.

The purpose of the project is to provide vulnerable children with uniforms and equipment to return to school with dignity and pride. We could not operate this project without the wonderful support we receive from the community. Everyone gets behind this project by recycling good quality used clothes to benefit other children within the Wee County. Last year we provided 318 children with uniforms and we are hoping to reach more children and families this year with the help from the local community.

The OPEN WEEK will be held from Monday 23 July to Friday 27 July 2018, 2pm – 4pm at The Gate Centre. There is no charge for the uniforms and equipment although we welcome donations if possible.

Any professionals supporting vulnerable children can telephone to refer families for support. We offer uniforms and equipment to referrers before the general public to ensure that the most vulnerable children have first access to stock and equipment. Please telephone 01259 218766 for further information. Thank you in advance for any assistance or donations you may provide, we welcome and need your support!

SDS supports our Boiler Room Refurbishments

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Recently we secured funding to purchased an urgently needed new boiler.  However, our boiler room was really run down.  The ceiling was full of holes, the walls were desperately needing painted and the whole room generally needed some much needed TLC.  However, with no funds we were struggling to complete the works.  We warmly welcomed SDS (Skills Development Scotland) donation of £75 to purchase paint and items for improvements.  SDS won the cash from a window display competition and were keen to support our needs.  We are now in the process of carrying out repairs and renovations after we all met at Buicks to purchase materials.  Thanks again SDS for the support!

Five Star Football Events Supports Our Foodbank

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We would like to thank Five Star Football Events for supporting our foodbank.  Last week, they hosted a Celtic vs Rangers Legions football match and provided 300 children with free tickets on the condition they brought some tins to donate to our foodbank.  Although the day was really cold, everyone enjoyed the match and we welcomed the tins and packets of food donated!  What a great idea!  THANK YOU!

Thank You to Everyone who Supported our Recent Gig at The Gate

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We were delighted when all the tickets sold out for our recent Gig at The Gate event.  The main goal of this project is to offer people a venue to socialise and meet with new friends, but more importantly have fun!  And boy did everyone have loads of fun dancing, singing and playing party games on the day!  Our younger volunteers Lily, Erin and Emma also did a wonderful dance whilst our guests enjoyed a drink with delicious home baking.  Thank you girls – you were amazing and of course to all our volunteers who helped this day be so successful!  We are already looking forward to our next Gig which will be held sometime towards the end of June or the beginning of July.  Thanks again to everyone who supported the event!