Upgrading the Community Charity Shop
Newtongrange Development Trust upgraded their online community charity shop with new clothes rails, storage boxes, a steam cleaner, and an iPad. Volunteers can now sort, prepare, and upload items faster and more efficiently. These improvements have helped increase revenue, created fresh opportunities for the team, and helped reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Keeping Bikes Roadworthy for Longer
Re-Cycles Penicuik got specialised bike tools for volunteers and session workers. The new equipment helps repair more bikes safely and efficiently, keeping them roadworthy for longer. This supports affordable, sustainable transport for the community, both making active travel more accessible but also diverting bikes from landfill.
Accessible Thermal Imaging for the Community
Penicuik Library of Things purchased a new thermal camera to help community members identify heat losses in the homes. The camera has already been borrowed multiple times and will help the community reduce energy costs and associated carbon emissions.
Appliances Testing to Reduce E-waste
Newtongrange Development Trust ran a fully booked PAT training course for 12 volunteers, giving them the skills to safely test appliances in their charity shop. The new PAT kit helps reduce electrical waste while supporting the local community with safe, reusable items. The project strengthened volunteer skills and promoted a culture of sustainability and practical action.
