Real local impact

Stories from our community

Stories from Dumfries & Galloway — how starter packs, reuse, and community giving change lives with dignity.

Starter packs

When everything changed overnight, a starter pack meant more than essentials — it meant someone believed in us.

Care leavers

For young people taking on their first tenancy, a pack bridges the gap between a bare flat and a place that feels like home.

Starter packs

Kitchen, bedding, and hygiene — the essentials that turn four walls into somewhere you can recover and rebuild.

Transparency

Pack costs have risen sharply, yet they remain completely free to clients because donors choose to give.

Community

At Merrick House on the Crichton Estate, reuse and community keep SHAX ready when crisis calls.

Partners

Housing, health, and community agencies across Dumfries & Galloway rely on SHAX when people need help fast.