Since start up in November 1996 to the end of June 2008, HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland has:

• Received 4,112 requests from families and individuals for essential things for their home that they needed but could not afford.
• Redistributed 28,542 good quality items to those struggling to live on a low-income in Caithness and parts of Sutherland.

Everything from one item to completely furnishing a home.

In June 2008 HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland has:

• Received 42 new requests for assistance.
• Redistributed 357 items to low-income families and individuals.
• Still had 112 families and individuals on the waiting list for a particular item(s) that they needed for their home but could not afford to buy.

So far this year (to June 2008) 32 volunteers have donated their time to HomeAid and 19 trainees have gained work experience.