At Instant Neighbour, every pound saved on our energy bills is a pound we can invest directly back into our community. It means more food parcels, more essential furniture, and more community upskilling. With energy costs so unpredictable, we’re constantly looking for smarter ways to operate. That’s why we’re exploring … Read more
Powering Poverty Relief with Renewable Energy Your vote is crucial to power our fight against poverty. Instant Neighbour is in the running for the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund with our project, ‘Powering Poverty Relief with Renewable Energy,’ but we need your vote to succeed. What is the need? As … Read more
National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ Grants £17,500 to our Giving Tree! Visit The Giving Tree | Instant Neighbour for more information.
Neighbourly: The Extra HourThis October, when the clocks go back, we don’t just get an extra hour of sleep – we get a gift of time. Neighbourly is inviting the nation to put its “extra hour” to good use! Rooted in fresh research on the state of neighbourliness in the … Read more
“Shape the future of Instant Neighbour – become our next Chair.” Instant Neighbour is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead our governance and support our mission of tackling poverty and improving lives across Aberdeen City and Shire. For over 40 years, Instant Neighbour has been … Read more
For over 40 years, we have worked to tackle poverty and inequality in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supporting people with emergency food, furniture, volunteering opportunities, and wrap-around support. Every day, we see the devastating impact of low incomes, insecure work, and rising living costs on families and individuals in our community. … Read more
Scotland throws away a shocking 600,000 mattresses every year – yet fewer than 10% are recycled or reused. The heart-breaking truth? Most of these mattresses still have years of life left in them. Instead of burning or burying them, we could be giving them a second chance to change lives. … Read more
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Maki & Ramen Aberdeen has selected Instant Neighbour as their charity partner! Starting from their grand opening on August 16th, this fantastic collaboration will help support our vital community work—one delicious bowl of ramen at a time. How It Works Every Monday between 4pm–8pm, £1 from each ramen bowl sold … Read more
From Sophy Green, Chief Executive, Instant Neighbour Harbour Energy Job Losses – A City in Crisis Like many others, we at Instant Neighbour are processing the news of significant job losses in Aberdeen — most recently the 250 roles affected at Harbour Energy. We want to take a moment to … Read more
Honouring Michaela McRobb At Instant Neighbour, we are deeply moved to be part of Michaela McRobb’s enduring legacy – a legacy that continues to inspire kindness and community spirit in Aberdeen. This year, we’re honoured that Michaela’s mum, Karen, has chosen to support our work through participation in Kiltwalk 2025. Having witnessed our impact … Read more
Team Instant Neighbour is hitting the ground running at this year’s RunBalmoral 2025! 🏃♀️💨 We’re taking on the 5k challenge to raise vital funds for Instant Neighbour and the incredible work we do in supporting our community. Every step we take helps provide essential services for those facing hardship. You … Read more
Instant Neighbour, based in Aberdeen City and Shire, has been supporting the local community since 1984. As a charity dedicated to alleviating poverty and improving quality of life, we provide essential services such as emergency food parcels, affordable furniture and household goods, and wrap-around support through initiatives like our Community … Read more
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© 2026 Instant Neighbour. Instant Neighbour Aberdeen is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland (Company Number SC165004) with its registered office is at 5 St Machar Drive, Aberdeen, AB24 3YJ.
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen is a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator with Charity Number SC002223.
We are registered for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs with VAT No. 735168328.
