Every year, we work in partnership with volunteers and organisations from a broad section of the community to support thousands of people in need across Edinburgh.
To help those moving on from homelessness to make a home for themselves, we deliver a range of services that provide practical and social support that helps people resettle successfully. Our services combine practical assistance like Starter Packs, White Goods and Fresh Rooms, with social, financial, mental and physical health support programs like our Community Pantry and Shop, Growing Spaces, Community Kitchen and our innovative community support program, NESSie.
Continue down the page for more detailed information on each of our services.
Do you need our help?
To access Fresh Start services, people need to be referred by either a housing officer, social worker, support worker, GP, Citizen's advice, or any agency or organisation that they're working with for support. The referral form can be viewed and downloaded here.
Starter Packs
Packs of essential household items to help someone set up their new home or sustain their tenancy in a dignified way.
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Fresh Rooms
Practical help and the materials required to paint up to two rooms when moving into a new Council or Housing Association tenancy.
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Cooking Classes
Volunteer lead classes where participants are taught to cook healthy, nutritious meals on a budget.
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Growing Spaces
Get involved in growing fresh, organic produce, gain confidence and learn new skills in our own growing spaces.
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Community Pantry
Providing a dignified alternative to food bank usage to those living in Pilton, Muirhouse, Granton or Drylaw.
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NESSie
Advice, information and one to one support on a range of housing and financial issues.
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