Entries by Jilly Guild

‘WIN’dow winners…

We are delighted to announce that we have won the ‘Alloa 2023’ window dressing competition from ‘Alloa First’. The brief was ‘Christmas’ so we created three windows that showcases our varied stock and the imaginations of the Staff, Volunteers and Trustees. With a nod to a traditional Christmas, the window is captivating and interesting with […]

Christmas Market (Saturday 25th of November 10am-2pm)

We will be having our Christmas Market on Saturday 10am-2pm, come along and have a look at all of the exciting stalls we have! If you buy something at our café (2 Ludgate, Alloa) you will get a voucher which gets you 10% off in our charity shop (69 Mill Street, Alloa) and your child […]

Citizens Advice Scotland – Worried This Winter campaign to help with energy bills

Over 1.4 million people in Scotland are worried about being able to adequately heat their home this winter A new campaign has launched, encouraging people who are worried about energy bills to seek advice from our friends at the Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) network. CAS has launched the Worried this Winter campaign, encouraging people to seek advice from the […]

We are recruiting

Charity Shop Assistant Hours: 18 per week £11.10 Per hour   Responsible to: Shop Manager The Gate trading purpose: To make as much money as possible to help overcome poverty and suffering in Clackmannanshire. Our Charity shop has been open for business since 2021, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do […]

Help is available from The Spittal Trust

Established in 1976 the Trust was formed following a bequest from the estate of Miss Annie Spittal. The Trustees meet quarterly, usually in March, June, September and December. An application will only be accepted if any item you are applying for has been refused from Scottish Welfare Fund. Applications to SWF can be made via […]

THE VALUE OF FOODBANKS EXTENDS WELL BEYOND THE FOOD

First Published: 26 March 2018 The value of foodbanks goes well beyond the food they provide, offering social contact and a safe place where users find care, dignity and respect. The value of foodbanks goes well beyond the food they provide, offering social contact and a safe place where users find care, dignity and respect, […]