Major Achievements
Did you know?
Since it was founded in November 1996 HomeAid Caithness has:
Received over five thousand requests from families and individuals for essential household items that they needed but could not afford.
Redistributed over forty four thousand good quality household items to those struggling to live on a low-income in Caithness and parts of Sutherland.
Made over nine thousand deliveries to households around Caithness and Sutherland from Dornoch to Wick, Wick to Durness, Durness to Lochinver, Lairg to Dornoch.
Sometimes it only requires one item to make a difference to somebody on a low income. In some cases we can help to completely furnish or re-furnish a home.
Statistics
Since start up in November 1996 to the end of October 2011 HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland has:
- Received 5,929 requests from families and individuals for essential things for their home that they needed but could not afford.
- Redistributed over 44,995 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 November 2011 HomeAid Caithness & Sutherland has:
- Received 45 new requests for assistance.
- Redistributed 529 items to low-income families and individuals.
- Still had 142 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 October 2011) 67 volunteers have donated their time to HomeAid and 24 trainees have gained work experience.
~ (Trainee placements were abolished by the government in 2011).
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Beneficiaries Comments
HomeAid surveys all households who receive items from us to find out what they think of the service and how it has helped them. This valuable feedback helps us to ensure that we are doing our job properly.
Beneficiaries by Group
"What long-term difference has HomeAid`s assistance made to you or your family?"
Here are a collection of the responses we have received...