Cookers for Christmas Appeal 2026
Fresh Start
Description
Fresh Start is an Edinburgh based charity that supports people who have been homeless to set up their new homes and settle into the community.
By providing a range of services such as Starter Packs of goods, painting and decorating, cooking and gardening, they support people at a crucial point in their transition, helping them to make a home for themselves and move forward with their lives.
How You Can Help
Fresh Start’s ‘Cookers for Christmas Appeal for 2026’ supports those moving on from homelessness to access essential white goods like cookers, fridge/freezers and washing machines, so that they can thrive in their new homes.
Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference to individuals:
“I was able to start living like a real human being again.”
“These have allowed me to store and cook healthy homemade meals for our family again. It really has been such a big relief, helping us move on from the last few years, which have been a nightmare.”
You can make a donation at the link below, or reach out to us at ESES Communities for information on alternative donation methods.
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/cookers-for-christmas-2026
Additional Support
If you'd like to support Fresh Start in more than one way this festive season, here are a few other options for how your team can get involved:
1. Take part in their #GatherForGood campaign and turn your office Christmas Party or other festive celebrations into a fundraiser for Fresh Start.
2. Donate to our their festive food collection, helping to support hundreds of families and individuals with festive food hampers this Christmas. Donations close on Friday, 4th December – see a full list and more details about how to donate https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/donate/goods
3. Spread the word! Help raise awareness with others in your networks and community by following Fresh Start on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and sharing their posts so that as many people can get involved as possible!