Along with partners and its suppliers, the housing association has been working hard to help families and individuals facing real financial pressure at this time of year.
Remarkably, £1200 has been donated by Elderpark’s generous suppliers and contractors to help fund this work.

It has been put to good use supporting the Dig In Community Greengrocer in Govan by providing food vouchers and selection boxes for kids as well as supporting a local toy library.

Elderpark is also partnering with the children’s charity NSPCC to provide families most in need with Xmas presents for their kids. At two recent festive community events, ‘Govan Loves Christmas’ and ‘Light Up Govan’ – which Elderpark supported - 100 goodie bags and selection boxes were given away.

Importantly with the recent cold snap, Elderpark has also teamed up with Govan-based charity Maslow to give away warm winter clothing for adults and kids alike.

These ‘pre-loved’ garments are the ideal choice to beat the winter chill and for many recipients, avoids the need to purchase winter coats, jumpers and jackets.

Jonathan Giddings-Reid, Elderpark’s community regeneration officer, said: “The cost of living crisis is felt very keenly at this most expensive time. That’s why working with others we are doing all we can to alleviate the pressure on families and individuals. It is a festive helping hand at a time of the year when it is needed most.”

This week Jonathan collected a cheque for a whopping £250 from DMi Fire and Security Ltd to be used to bring some Christmas cheer to tenants and the local community. Other generous suppliers are JR Hart, Reids QS, Spruce Carpets, MCN Ltd and Magnus Electrical.