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Aberdeen Cash First Project:  Delivering Change with Local Partnerships

Aberdeen Cash First Project:  Delivering Change with Local Partnerships

by Amy Duncan | Feb 12, 2025 | Cash First, Insights

The Aberdeen Cash First Project, part of the Scottish Government’s “Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland” pilot, aims to understand how access to financial crisis support can replace emergency food provision. This pilot project is...
Why are we helping young men in financial crisis through Cash First?

Why are we helping young men in financial crisis through Cash First?

by Amy Duncan | Dec 3, 2024 | Cash First

This year, ACVO worked in partnership with community groups and public sector bodies across the city, to design and secure a 2 year project focussed on improving the financial situation of individuals through direct cash payments as an alternative to emergency food in...
Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund Launches in Aberdeen

Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund Launches in Aberdeen

by Amy Duncan | Nov 4, 2024 | Cash First, Insights

What is Cash First? Aberdeen Cash First Network forms part of the Scottish Government pilot – “Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland” – which sets out a human rights approach to tackling food insecurity. The Scottish...
Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund Launches in Aberdeen

An introduction to the Aberdeen Cash First Project

by Amy Duncan | Oct 16, 2024 | Cash First, Insights

There are hopes that the project will also reduce reliance on food banks within Aberdeen City, positioning them as a last resort for emergency help.” The Scottish Government recognise that the main reason why some people are compromising on food is insufficient...

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