Further Support Services

We offer a number of other services aimed at tackling poverty and reducing waste.

CBT Group Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy group counselling sessions are available for you, alleviating a variety of problems such as depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read more for details and sign up today Read more

Access to Sanitary Products

Giving women and girls access to free sanitary products. Read more

SAFE Team

Our SAFE support workers can help you with benefits, budgeting, debt advice and support. Read more

Community Growing

CFINE is involved in various community growing ventures in Aberdeen. Read more

Latest

Getting to grips with pruning

The first of two articles explaining the nuts and bolts of pruning. Why are plants so like teenagers? Thinking about the hows and the whys.
Keep Growing Aberdeen Report 2020

The Keep Growing Aberdeen Project started in 2020 spring with the purpose of encouraging the local community to grow food at home. Read more to find out about the impact of this fantastic project during its first year!
The root of the matter

The soil comprises the niche of the roots, as does the compost for houseplants. How can we keep it healthy? Why do soils vary so much?
Indoor Gardening

Things to consider about the timing of seed sowing

Donate food

Consider supporting our cause and donate to our food bank. Your donations will make a huge difference in our fight against food poverty. Read more to find out how you can make a difference.
Our mission

CFINE improves health and well-being and the environment, tackles poverty and builds resilience through a range of support and services for and with disadvantaged, vulnerable, low income individuals, families and communities in NE Scotland.
How we work

CFINE is a social enterprise.We sell wholesale and retail fruit, vegetables and healthy snacks to customers in the north east of Scotland. All the profit we make is then reinvested into our charity, which tackles poverty and supports vulnerable individuals and families.
Volunteer for us

Want to make a difference? Volunteering is a great way of learning new skills, gaining experience, and meeting new people!
Accessing emergency food and help with benefits and budgeting during COVID-19

At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, we made adjustments to the delivery of our services to continue to support our community during the pandemic. Read more to find out how you can get help with food and advice on benefits and budgeting.
Donate money

Your donations are vital in helping us maintain a holistic support system for vulnerable people across the northeast of Scotland. Find out how your contributions support our beneficiaries.
Access to Sanitary Products

Giving women and girls access to free sanitary products.
Case Studies

Case studies from volunteers, food bank beneficiaries, and others.
History

CFINE has grown from humble beginnings, to a successful charity and social enterprise.
Community Growing

CFINE is involved in various community growing ventures in Aberdeen.