Starter Packs (Fresh Start)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People experiencing financial difficulty and moving into a new accomodation

Description

Our longest-running service, we offer a range of Starter Packs to help people set up their new home or to help sustain a tenancy if someone is experiencing financial difficulty. Starter Packs take the weight of financial stress off the shoulders of those in need, allowing them to settle into their new home with the sense of dignity and stability they deserve.

We have a number of starter packs available to help individuals and families set up their new home, or to help them sustain a tenancy if they are experiencing financial difficulties.

Starter Packs are available in the following categories: 

Bedding & Linen: Single, Double and/or King Duvet Covers, Duvets, Pillows, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Towels, Curtains, Face Cloths.

Crockery:
 Dinner Plates, Side Plates, Bowls, Cutlery, Glasses, Mugs, Tea-Towels.

Cookware: 
Soup Pots, Frying Pans, Milk Pans, Cooking Utensils, Can Openers, Potato Peelers, Wooden Spoons.

Cleaning Items:
 Washing Up Liquid, Toilet Cleaner, Bin Bags & Liners, Dustpan & Brushes, All Purpose Cleaners, Laundry Tablets, J-Cloths.

Toiletries:
 Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Hand Soap, Toilet Rolls, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Sanitary Items.

Non-Perishable Food Items: Tins & Jars of Beans, Spaghetti, Soup, Vegetables, Meat, Fish. Cooking Sauces, Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Porridge, Biscuits, Sugar, Tea Bags, Instant Coffee, UHT Milk.

Small Household Appliances:
 Kettles, Toasters, Lamps, Irons, Vacuum Cleaners, Radios, DVD Player, Microwaves, Music Systems.

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Public parking available
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 15:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Fresh Start helping people make a home for themselves

Contact Details

Duncan Campbell
22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4BR

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Types of support on offer:

Support in person

Type of services on offer:

Housing, benefits, debt
Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Substance use

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