“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

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

We are grateful for your support! Thanks to the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund, we can purchase our Eco-Van for Instant Neighbour, reducing our carbon footprint, while supporting our local community. Thank you for voting for us and helping us make a positive impact. Check out jtpbfund.scot/year3 for details.