SAFE

Support - Advice - Finance - Education

Our SAFE support workers are here to support those who are facing financial difficulty or need help navigating the welfare system

News and Events

Fairer Aberdeen Fund

CFINE's projects will be funded by the Fairer Aberdeen Fund that allows our charity to further develop our support services in the community Read more

Latest

Transplanting in a cold spring

Looking after the needs for shelter and watering and the differences for pot-grown and bare-rooted transplants can help the transition
Scottish grants and payments, and how to access them

As part of our benefits advice series, this blog post will help you find out more about Scottish grants and payments that you might be eligible for. Read more to find out about the details and contact us for further support.
Millipedes

A common creature in our gardens, easy to see
Lairig Ghru fundraising trek

Join our dedicated team of trekkers who will be conquering the Lairig Ghru, Scotland’s most iconic mountain pass on the 3rd of September 2021 to raise funds for families who were left struggling by the challenges of the last year. Read more for the details of this fantastic event!

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.