Community fridges / food sharing

In October 2022 Livingston Community Shed was created from an observation by a lady at The United Parish Church in Carmondean who became concerned that many elderly gentlemen were sitting around in the church café with no social contact or involvement in the community. A meeting was called via a newsletter organised by two charity workers and from this a decision was made to register the group with the International Men’s Shed organisation. Early meetings were held in a small storeroom above the church where a committee of trustees was voted in, and the current Chairman was elected. Since those days 18 months ago when meetings were held in what became known as the little yellow room the Shed has grown into a fully fledged Scottish Charity with a strong membership base of over 20 people. In December of 2022 the shed opened talks with West Lothian Council on the possible community lease of a huge derelict area of garden located on the South side of Carmondean Community Centre where we planned to build a workshop and possibly renovate a derelict farmhouse in the grounds. The negotiations with the council lasted for over a year but eventually in February of 2024 (this year) a 10-year community lease on the land was signed and the shed are now building a workshop and developing a community garden with plans to construct greenhouses and raised beds for growing vegetables to be donated to the church café which provides a free weekly community meal to the residents of nearby Knightsridge. Whilst the negotiations were going on with the council the shed rented a small container located in the grounds of Knightsridge community garden which they have transformed into a fully fledged woodwork shop filled with tools and machinery donated by members of the public and associated Men’s Shed charities. As a result of this workshop the Community Shed has developed the following community services which are all provided free of charge, we only accept donations from those who can manage it. A major highlight of our short but busy life was our winning some tools and garden equipment in the Dobbies Garden centre competition in 2023.

Tummies not trash prevent waste by rescuing food (and some non food items) from local businesses and distribute it to our network of community groups for their benefit.

NotAlone Empowerment Centre (NEC) are grassroot organisations that aim to develop and promote rights and responsibilities for the BAME community through ongoing capacity building, training mutual learning, skill information, and knowledge sharing to improve confidence. We promote inclusion and equality, treat individuals with respect and dignity, and take transformative actions to address their needs.

We are a local community green space; we work with our learning community (by running outdoor learning, Forest School and outdoor play); we run gardening sessions and land maintenance; we offer free outdoor community events to our community and beyond.

Growing together supports community growing, activity and engagement within the area of Craigshill. Supporting Well being, Mental health and anti poverty through a broad program of community engagement and participation across multiple sites.

Darkwood Crew is a group of volunteers who have a single defining aim of helping Ferguslie flourish. Adopting a variety of community development-based approaches the group aims to make the otherwise abstract concept of climate change relevant to local needs with a broader view of meeting those needs in a locally-led, dignified and sustainable way. Our work focuses on 5 key areas including food insecurity, fuel poverty, isolation & loneliness, mental health positivity, and the local environment.

We are Scotland's first cafe making food with insects. Insects are high in protein and have a low carbon footprint. They require significantly fewer resources compared to traditional sources of protein, making them an eco-friendly option to enjoy.

Educating high school students in horticulture, biodiversity, outdoor learning and climate change. We are are a sustainable school and strive to educate about environmental and local conservation projects

Kirkcaldy YMCA provides local children, young people and families within the local community with a programme of activities, groups and support services which helps enable their personal growth, development and involvement in the wider community.

BCMG has been set up to benefit the community of Biggar and surrounding areas by growing fruit and vegetables to provide to residents of the area. Involving some of the community in training and working on the project will provide an outlet to improve their physical and mental health.

VAER is the ‘Centre for Collective Impact’ based in East Renfrewshire.

Bullwood Nature Trail (Green community Charity) ‘An outdoor haven to help you learn, grow, discover and create.’

Our purpose is to inform, connect, engage and empower all communities in Lanarkshire to develop and implement local solutions to create low carbon resilient places.

The Trust has been in existence for over 30 years working across Inverclyde in the field of training, employability, arts and heritage, social isolation, refugee support, poverty alleviation, food insecurity. The Trust currently delivers a number of climate action projects including wood recycling, active travel through cycling, and zero waste pantry shops. The Climate Hub in Port Glasgow promotes climate literacy sessions and activities for peer-to-peer learning aimed at building the local community's resilience to climate challenges.

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre sits at the heart of Drylaw offering a beautiful calm space to meet neighbours, learn new skills, keep fit, eat good food and make new friends. The garden surrounding our centre provides fresh organic herbs and vegetables as well as fruit from our orchards. We are proud of our systematic composting bays which provide fresh soil for all our food crops.

A development trust to improve the facilities, activities and environment of Murieston for the benefit of all residents.

West Lothian Youth Action Project provides support to Children, young people and families throughout West Lothian. This can be through, individual or group support, education and training programmes, access to affordable food from our community fridge, by volunteering in our community garden and environment projects, befriending, youth drop-in facilities, reducing substance use, mental health support and community safety projects.

Getting Better Together Ltd is a community based health initiative which promotes the education, health and wellbeing of North Lanarkshire residents. Working with our communities, we ensure our local people have access to, and are involved in, the design and delivery of programmes and services created to help improve their health, wellbeing and to build their life skills.

The Fraser Centre Community Trust runs the community centre in Tranent and provides a large range of health, social, development and employment opportunities in an area within the top 10% of social deprivation in Scotland. The centre includes a flexible cinema and performance space and a community cafe. The centre runs a range of activities to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing as well as providing a community pantry and a warm space.

Outside the Box provides development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities. All of our work is developed and delivered in partnership with local communities. We also work in partnership with many other organisations on local and national matters.

Fallin Community Voice is establishing its own community garden space for our local residents. A place for people to grow, socialise, volunteer and be part of our wonderful community. Working in collaboration with local & national partners, we are developing a community garden which will consist of a resilient, regenerative permaculture garden and edible forest that thrives in our increasingly unpredictable climate to provide food for us and habitats for nature. It will improve local biodiversity, create new green jobs and up-skill residents in the fields of climate action, nature restoration, food security and community resilience. Our project will bring people together and create a new, better quality, wheelchair accessible natural space, regenerating a natural environment that has been replaced by ex-mining derelict land. This space will include a core central food production hub and an educational area, with a range of activities and programmes designed in partnership with residents and other stakeholders, raising awareness of “nature and climate” issues and inspiring opportunities to address other climate and nature friendly priorities in and around the community.

Touch Community Garden has been designed and developed by the local community for the benefit of all local residents. It contains a sensory garden, a wildflower meadow, orchard, edible hedging, seating and picnic areas and an area for community vegetable growing. We run regular community events and grow and share our produce with the local community.

The Steading, Roswell is a community hub in the heart of the village of Rosewell and consists of a spacious café, soft play, community hall hire (ideal for children's birthday parties), community rooms, conference suite and sensory room, all of which are also available for hire. Café is closed on Monday's. Table tennis, Yoga, Dance classes, children's groups and much more! Hall and Meeting Room Rentals: Whether you're planning an event, a meeting, or a gathering, our versatile spaces are available for hire to meet your needs. Children's Birthday Parties: Create unforgettable moments for your little ones by hosting their special day in our party spaces. Sensory Room: Experience relaxation and sensory exploration in our specially designed Sensory Room. Soft Play: Let your children's imagination run wild in our safe and exciting Soft Play area. It's the perfect place for under 5s to have a blast while developing important motor skills and socialising with others. Yoga Classes: Find your inner balance and wellness with our rejuvenating yoga sessions in a serene environment. Lunch Club for Seniors: Join our vibrant community of seniors and enjoy delicious meals and great company at our Lunch Club. Table Tennis: Stay active and have a blast with our table tennis facilities, perfect for friendly matches and tournaments. Dance and Sewing Classes: Explore your creative side with our engaging dance and sewing classes, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Sensory Garden: Connect with nature and your senses in our beautiful outdoor Sensory Garden. Café: Satisfy your cravings with a variety of delectable treats and beverages at Vins Café. Hairdresser: Pamper yourself with a fresh haircut or styling at Roselux Hair & Beauty hairdressing salon. At our community hub, we're dedicated to serving all ages and interests.

Croy Community Hub is a local charity nestled right within the heart of our village, dedicated to serving the needs of our community and wider neighbours. Our primary goal is to provide a range of groups, activities, services, and events that cater to everyone, from kids to adults. We invite you to explore our website or visit our Facebook page for more detailed information. We're here to make our community stronger and more connected, so please don't hesitate to reach out and get involved!