Aberdeen Alternative Giving Scheme – Begging Boxes

Aim

The aim of the begging boxes is to get beggars off the streets and help those in genuine need secure a more sustainable future. The initiative is also aimed at encouraging givers to think about giving directly to recognised charities or giving through the begging box scheme.

Locations

• Academy Centre - Belmont Street
• Indoor Market – Union Street Entrance
• The Mall – Guild Street
• The Mall – Bridge Street

Funds Collected

It is important to reiterate that 100% of all donations go to help those in genuine need. 

The money raised is for local voluntary organisations that provide support for beggars. 

For further information on the Alternative Giving Scheme please use the contact below.

Members of the public donated £815.65 between March and September 2011 through the Begging Box scheme. The money has since been divided equally between the St Vincent De Paul Society, the Bethany Christian Trust and Aberdeen City Mission, although the latter two have since amalgamated under the Bethany Christian Trust title. Read the full Public urged to make use of begging boxes news story.

Contacts

• Kerry Thomson
  Safer Aberdeen Programme Manager
  Old Town House
  Broad Street
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1AQ
  Phone: 01224 523367
  Email: Kerthomson@aberdeencity.gov.uk