BRINGING HOPE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
ABOUT US
When Queen Victoria first visited Royal Deeside in 1847 she wrote that "all seemed to breathe freedom and peace".
At Deeside Compassion we want that sense of freedom to be the experience of all in our community.
As such we seek to support those who are most in need in the area, bringing hope to those who are struggling because of disadvantage, and where possible empowering them to become more independent.
COVID Response
Throughout the pandemic we have made ourselves available to support vulnerable individuals with practical tasks such as shopping and prescription collections, as well as looking to tackle issues arising from the financial and social consequences of COVID-19. For more information please see the "Get Help" section of this website.
our impact
(figures to December 2021)
217
People Locally Supported
171
Social Supermarket Members Approved
1,605
Social Supermarket Member Deliveries
25
Group & Individual LifeSkills Sessions
WHAT WE DO
Restart Social Supermarket supports people on low incomes through the provision of food and household goods at low cost. Visit restartsocialsupermarket.com
RESTART SOCIAL SUPERMARKET
RESTART SOCIAL SUPERMARKET
CAP Life Skills is a friendly group that gives people the confidence and decision making skills they need to survive life on a low income. We teach people practical money saving techniques, such as cooking on a budget, living healthily on less, and making your money go further.
CAP LIFESKILLS
CAP LIFESKILLS
We are currently providing telephone support to a number of people who are struggling emotionally with isolation as a result of COVID-19.
PHONE SUPPORT
PHONE
SUPPORT
We can provide emergency support grants for those struggling with fuel poverty. Circumstances are assessed on a case by case basis.
FUEL GRANTS
FUEL
GRANTS
Through Restart we can provide emergency food and toiletries to those who are struggling financially. Circumstances are assessed on a case by case basis.
MOBILE FOODBANK
MOBILE
FOODBANK
We are currently providing practical support to individuals who are struggling with certain practical tasks due to COVID-19, for example the collection of medications and shopping - we've even been known to cut the occasional lawn.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
PRACTICAL
SUPPORT
drop in sessions
We currently hold weekly "Drop In Sessions" at our Compassion Cafe.
These sessions run from 11am to 12.30pm on a Thursday and are an opportunity for people to meet some of our staff and to find out more about the services we offer through Deeside Compassion.
The Compassion Cafe is entirely free to attend and is operated in line with hospitality guidelines.
Come down and join us to find out more!
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CONTACT US
If you or anyone you know could benefit from our support then please get in touch:
tel: 01330 828 160
The Compassion Centre
Unit 14, East Banchory Business Park
Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory
Aberdeenshire, AB31 5ZU
