03 Jul 2025
Hundreds of families in Springburn can continue to access basic food, toiletries, and support services each week, thanks to the work of local charity Spirit of Springburn.
Based at the Community Hub in Springburn shopping centre, the organisation offers a broad range of services including welfare rights assistance, mental health support, community events, and their recently launched “Monday Essentials” programme.
Every Monday, locals use the charity’s Community Fridge to access tea, coffee, sugar, toiletries, and cleaning basics - items that have become increasingly in demand as the cost of living continues to rise.
To meet the growing need, Spirit of Springburn has expanded into a larger unit, providing more space and a safer environment to deliver its services.
However, with over 200 families now using their services for essential supplies, the cost of supplying the Monday Essentials programme alone is around £250 per week. On top of that, the charity is facing increasing running costs, particularly for electricity to power fridges and freezers.
The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust has awarded Spirit of Springburn £2,500 to help cover these ongoing costs.
The funding will directly support the Monday Essentials programme and contribute to the organisation’s increased electricity expenses as they continue to grow their services.
Helen Carroll, founder and Chair of Spirit of Springburn, explained what the Trust’s donation would mean for the charity, “More people use the Monday Essentials now than ever before. This donation will keep us going for another three months of weekly fridges; more if we can get some food donations to top things up. It will make a big difference to local folk, because those wee essentials are usually what people give up first when they're struggling. This money is a blessing.”
David Facenna, Corporate Culture Director at Allied Vehicles Group, said, “The dedication of Spirit of Springburn to improving and supporting their community is remarkable. By helping them meet everyday costs, we’re proud to play a small part in ensuring their doors stay open to those local people who rely on them.”
This support will help Spirit of Springburn to continue to make a real difference to the lives of families and individuals in Springburn, strengthening community ties and offering a place where people can come for support, essentials and companionship.
