New Start Highland

We are an organisation which strives to transform Highland lives. Visit our website: www.newstarthighland.org. Call: 01463 715615Using a unique blend of services, New Start Highland offers opportunities for individuals to access a mix of support as they work towards having a sustainable lifestyle for themselves. With the ongoing generous support of the community, New Start is an opportunity for people to give back to the community socially, environmentally & economically.We offer free collection of Furniture, White Goods, Electrical, Bikes, Textiles and Clothes. Our Social Enterprise services include Retail Stores, Removals and Commercial Training. All income provided by our services gets reintroduced back into the Charity to support our Referrals Services, Housing Support and Training for Employment. We also offer volunteering opportunities in each of our main activities.EUROPEAN STRUCTURAL FUNDS BEST PRACTICE AWARDS – 2010Winner - Best contribution to a "Greener" Scotland through the use of European Structural Funds 2010INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS SCOTLAND – 2010Finalist - IoD UK Director of the Year for Third SectorHIGHLAND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK- HIGHLAND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2010Nomination - Retention and Development categoryINSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS SCOTLAND – 2009Winner - IoD/SCVO Voluntary Sector Director Award to Chief Executive James DunbarSCOTTISH UNION FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - SCOTTISH BUSINESS DIVERSITY AWARDS - 2008Finalist in the category of Recruitment and RetentionHIGHLAND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK - HIGHLAND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2008Winner - Certificate of Commendation – nomination in the category of Overall Best Employer – Social Enterprise.