Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity that works directly with people who are moving on from homelessness, providing essential household goods and social support services to help them start a new chapter in their lives.
Many people moving into permanent accommodation after homelessness are faced with empty properties, limited financial resources and no support network. This forces them to choose between going without essentials or falling into debt that immediately threatens their ability to remain in permanent housing.
At Fresh Start, we meet them where they’re at, providing access to Starter Packs, White Goods, Fresh Rooms, a Community Pantry and much more. We also work to prevent poverty and homelessness before it happens, through social and mental wellbeing programs, as well as our innovative partnership program, NESSie.
Together with the community, we're working to end the cycle of homelessness, so that those living in poverty can find a fresh start with confidence and dignity.
Want to get involved? Start here, or learn more about our services below.
