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Somebody Cares Scotland

Somebody Cares Scotland Impact Report 2025/26: Care Made Practical

Somebody Cares Scotland's 2025/26 Impact Report, Care Made Practical, reveals a 30% increase in the value of goods given away to communities across the North-east, reaching GBP 538,140, alongside hundreds of homes furnished through its circular economy model and employability training through its 'special things' retail initiative.

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Somebody Cares Scotland is an Aberdeen-based charity (SCIO) providing food bank services, free furniture provision and community support programmes across the North-east of Scotland, under the theme that a compassionate community eliminates poverty.

Key Metrics

Value of goods given away GBP 538,140 worth of goods given away to communities across the North-east in 2025/26, up 30% from GBP 412,898
Homes furnished Hundreds of homes furnished across Aberdeen and the North-east through the charity's circular economy model
Employability training Training and work experience opportunities provided through the special things employability retail initiative

Key Outcomes

  • The value of goods given away rose 30% to GBP 538,140, reflecting growing need across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire met directly and practically.
  • Hundreds of homes furnished through the charity's circular economy model, diverting goods to people who need them.
  • Real Living Wage accreditation achieved for staff, while 'special things' continued to provide training and work experience.

Geography

Scotland

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