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Cash First Aberdeen

Cash First Aberdeen

Cash First Aberdeen

Fund Update

The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund is currently closed.

The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund is not accepting new referrals at this time. We are reviewing and assessing future provision and will provide an update on this page as soon as further information becomes available.

The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund is not accepting new referrals at this time. We are reviewing and assessing future provision and will provide an update on this page as soon as further information becomes available.

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Cash First is a pilot project where the ambition is for a Scotland without the need for food banks.

Cash First is a pilot project where the ambition is for a Scotland without the need for food banks.

Cash First is a pilot project where the ambition is for a Scotland without the need for food banks.

Cash First offers a test of change to understand how direct financial support can replace emergency food provision. The aim is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support through improving access to cash in a crisis and by providing holistic support to prevent future hardship.

Cash First offers a test of change to understand how direct financial support can replace emergency food provision. The aim is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support through improving access to cash in a crisis and by providing holistic support to prevent future hardship.

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About

Cash First is a pilot project where the ambition is for a Scotland without the need for food banks.

Cash First offers a test of change to understand how direct financial support can replace emergency food provision. The aim is to create more dignified solutions to crisis support through improving access to cash in a crisis and by providing holistic support to prevent future hardship.

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Stories

Stories from Cash First Aberdeen

Stories from Cash First Aberdeen

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Freddie

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Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.

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Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.

Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.

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Find out more about the stories from those who have benefitted from the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund in Aberdeen.

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Updates

Updates from Cash First Aberdeen

Updates from Cash First Aberdeen

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Apr 16, 2026

Creating Pathways to Wider Help: Aberdeen North Food Bank's Experience as a Cash First Trusted Partner

Cash First has been an opportunity to be part of something that looks beyond immediate need and focuses on longer-term support for people facing hardship.

Trusted Partner Blog

Apr 16, 2026

Creating Pathways to Wider Help: Aberdeen North Food Bank's Experience as a Cash First Trusted Partner

Cash First has been an opportunity to be part of something that looks beyond immediate need and focuses on longer-term support for people facing hardship.

Trusted Partner Blog

Mar 16, 2026

Reducing Food Bank Reliance: Instant Neighbour's Experience as a Cash First Trusted Partner

The referral process for Cash First was simple and clear. Because everything was set out so well, it was easy to work through alongside clients.

Trusted Partner Blog

Dec 17, 2025

The Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund Formally Closes in Aberdeen

After supporting 158 individuals since November 2024, the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund has formally closed at the end of its one-year funding period in Aberdeen.

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