Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC002223

Status

Active

Registered

March 11, 1988

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

instantneighbour.co.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of health','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Instant Neighbour is a charity based in Aberdeen City and Shire, dedicated to alleviating poverty and improving the quality of life for individuals in the local community. Established in 1984, Instant Neighbour has spent four decades supporting people in need, especially through times of crisis, such as the ongoing cost-of-living challenges.

Objectives: 4 the relief of poverty arising from deprivation among the citizens of Aberdeen and surrounding areas through: - the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged individuals through employment and training opportunities. The employment of individuals with skills necessary to offer a service of advice, information and advocacy to persons experiencing problems due to poverty. to provide material resources and practical assistance towards the establishment and support of tenants in rented accommodation. to provide contact, advice and resources to assist families affected by poverty to provide proper care to their children and to gather information about the extent of poverty and its associated problems. the provision of furniture, household goods and appliances that will be distributed free of charge or sold at low cost to people in need and facilities for the recycling, repair and restoration of donated goods and to develop and provide supported and employment in such a facility. providing emergency food supplies, essential toiletries and household items to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. to advance health through encouraging healthy eating, stopping smoking, and promoting good living habits and a healthy environment to improve families’ general health. the relief of need of individuals in the Aberdeen area who are disable or disadvantaged, in particular: disabled or disadvantaged persons through the provisions of meaningful employment opportunities and training to gain employment. children from birth to 18 years because of financial hardship, during the Christmas period, through the provision of gifts, and promoting and raising awareness in the community that the need exists. the advancement of environmental protection through the reuse, repair and recycling of household goods such as furniture, white goods, and carpets, children's equipment, and toys.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Aberdeen

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Linksfield Academy Trust Fund 0.1 mi
• Transforming Africa Initiative - TAI 0.1 mi
• Tillydrone Community Campus SCIO 0.1 mi
• Kittybrewster Parent Council 0.2 mi
• Libyan Helping Hands 0.1 mi

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