January is a very busy month, we have lots of classes and new drop ins have joined us too. Have a wee look at our timetable for this month and if you have any questions then message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.gate.charity/ or by calling 01259 218766 and we will get back to you.

Another year has gone by, and this is our time to reflect, evaluate and to look at the future. It has been a year of massive growth, with the completion of our space at Ludgate to the relocating of our Charity shop. 2023 saw the introduction of many new projects including Café Xtra and our after-school club food provision, as well as building on the things that we do so well… helping people.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone and express my gratitude for sticking with us through a year that included three massive moves while continuing to help us to successfully support thousands of vulnerable Clackmannanshire residents.

Thank you to the staff and volunteer team, for never losing their dedication and passion, for contributing their invaluable experience so that the Gate can continue to be the successful. No role at the Gate is more or less important than another from frontline staff to those who quietly work behind the scenes, you all make the Gate.

Thank you to our trustees, who tirelessly and voluntarily share their time, and knowledge to make sure that the Gate fulfils its role in helping the most disadvantaged in our Community.  

Thank you to our donors, partners, and other supporters, without your continued backing we would not be where we are today.

Finally thank you to the people in the community who trust us to help them in their time of need.

I would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful New Year. See you in 2024 for another fantastic year.

Jilly Guild

Chief Officer

We are now fully booked for our family Christmas meal where we will be serving soup, turkey with all the trimmings and a dessert. We will be giving out Christmas presents to any families so please let us know if we can help as we have had a very successful toy drive through the help of advertising from the Alloa Advertiser, we would also like to thank everyone who has donated toys to help families during these tough times, everyone has been so lovely and generous!

We are delighted to announce that we have won the ‘Alloa 2023’ window dressing competition from ‘Alloa First’.

The brief was ‘Christmas’ so we created three windows that showcases our varied stock and the imaginations of the Staff, Volunteers and Trustees. With a nod to a traditional Christmas, the window is captivating and interesting with toys, plush textiles and contrasting lighting.

Well done to the team, what an excellent start to our first Christmas in our new shop at 69 Mill Street FK10 1DX.