What We Do

What We Do

Helping make a house a home

Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity helping people who have been homeless get established in their new homes.

Working in partnership with volunteers and organisations from a broad section of the community, we deliver a range of services that provide the practical and social support that helps people resettle successfully.

Each year Fresh Start helps thousands of new tenants settle into their homes. This can only be achieved by the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of the donations we receive.

Starter Packs

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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Hit Squads

Hit Squads

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

Cooking Classes

Volunteer lead classes where participants are taught to cook healthy, nutritious meals on a budget.

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White Goods

White Goods

Providing cookers, washing machines and fridge freezers to those in need.

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Growing Spaces

Growing Spaces

Get involved in growing fresh, organic produce, gain confidence and learn new skills in our own growing spaces.

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Pantry

Pantry

Providing a dignified alternative to food bank usage to those living in Pilton, Muirhouse, Granton or Drylaw.

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Shop

Shop

Low cost household items to help make a house a home.

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NESSie

NESSie

Advice, information and one to one support on a range of housing and financial issues.

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