SHAX Charity

03/09/2026

☀️ Emergency Starter Packs Rolling Out! ☀️

Our incredible team is in full swing this week, getting Emergency Home Starter Packs out to those rebuilding their lives.
📈 With demand continuing to rise, we're working hard to ensure every pack reaches those who need it—quickly and with care.
💖 Want to help? Your kindness powers our mission. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact.

🔍 See what's needed and how to donate:
🌐 www.shax.org.uk
📞 01387 245358
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we're helping our community not just survive—but thrive.

03/09/2026

🌟 Starting Over Made Easier with SHAX 🌟
“The SHAX pack helped me have all my essentials to move into my first home.”

When disaster strikes, rebuilding can feel impossible but SHAX is here to help.
Our essential packs give families the basics they need to start fresh, move forward, and feel at home again.

💙 Supporting recovery. Restoring dignity. Rebuilding lives.
👉 Learn more or donate today to make a difference.
https://www.shax.org.uk

02/09/2026

💚 Second Hand September: A Message From SHAX

At SHAX, we champion charity shopping every single day, because we see exactly what it makes possible. ❤️

For us, Second Hand September isn’t just about choosing pre‑loved. It’s about remembering what sits behind the rails, the price tags, and the brilliant bargains in our warehouse and shop.

Every item donated and every purchase made helps someone in Dumfries & Galloway rebuild after crisis. We meet the people who need support, we hear their stories, and we see the difference your choices make. And once you’ve witnessed that, it stays with you.

Because that £5 you spend on something you love goes so much further than the item you take home.
It becomes:

-Emergency help for someone starting again after homelessness or hardship
-Independence for someone moving into a new tenancy with nothing
-Dignity through essential household items that make a space feel like home
-A brighter day for someone who needs a little hope

That’s the beauty of charity shopping:
You find something you love, and someone else gets something they truly need.

So this Second Hand September, have a rummage, choose pre‑loved, and remember that every single purchase at SHAX helps create a fresh start for someone in our community. ❤️

02/09/2026

🎨 Refresh Your Space With ReColour Paints
SHAX is proud to be a local stockist of ReColour Paints, high quality re-manufactured paint that offers great results at an affordable price.

- Eco friendly choice created from professionally re-manufactured leftover paint
- Great coverage suitable for walls, ceilings and DIY projects
- Affordable options that help you decorate on a budget
- Colour choices perfect for freshening up any room

Buying ReColour Paints at SHAX supports our work helping local people in crisis while giving you a reliable, cost effective paint for your home projects.

👉 Learn more: https://shax.org.uk/recolour-paints/

02/09/2026

🌼 Calling All Garden Lovers! Dumfries Needs Your Help 🌼

We’re teaming up with The People’s Project, Dumfries to plant up our community planters for Dumfries in Bloom — and we’re on the lookout for plants!

We’ve got the sawdust soil and the planters ready…
Now we just need some lovely spare plants to bring them to life.

If you have any extras in your garden — or would like to donate plants to SHAX Charity — it would make a huge difference 🤩

Please tag friends, gardeners, and local growers who might be able to help.
Thank you so much in advance ☺️💚

01/09/2026

💚 Thank You for Your Kind Donations!
Every item in our SHAX Starter Packs begins with a simple act of kindness — and together, those acts create real change.

From toiletries and cleaning essentials to baby care and household basics, your generous donations through our SHAX donation bins help local people rebuild their lives after crisis with dignity and comfort.

We’ve recently collected an amazing range of items, and we’re truly grateful to everyone who contributed.
Your support shows what’s possible when our community comes together. A little from each of us makes a big difference for someone starting again.

🛍️ Thank you for being part of that difference

31/08/2026

Good news! SHAX is open this Bank Holiday Monday 31st August from 9am–4pm.
Whether you need essentials or just want to browse, our team will be here to help.

30/08/2026

💚 Sunday Local Spotlight: Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS)
Our Sunday Spotlight series continues as we highlight organisations that provide essential support and strengthen the well being of people across Dumfries and Galloway.

This week we are celebrating Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service, a trusted local charity offering free, confidential, and impartial advice to anyone who needs support. Their work helps people navigate difficult situations, understand their rights, and access the help they’re entitled to.

🌟 Why they stand out
Empowering advice: They support people with benefits, housing, employment, debt, consumer issues, and more, helping individuals make informed decisions.

Crisis support: Their team provides urgent help for people facing financial hardship, unexpected life changes, or complex challenges.

Community outreach: They run local drop‑ins, outreach sessions, and community partnerships to ensure advice is accessible across the region.

Advocacy: D&G CAS helps people challenge unfair decisions, understand legal processes, and feel confident when dealing with official organisations.

Local impact: Their work strengthens financial stability, well being, and resilience for individuals and families across Dumfries & Galloway.

Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service plays a vital role in ensuring people have somewhere to turn when life becomes overwhelming — offering guidance, reassurance, and practical support when it matters most.

👉 Learn more or get support:

Our vision is to be the leading socially responsible organisation providing holistic, high quality and accessible advice and representation for all.

28/08/2026

☀️ Emergency Starter Packs Rolling Out! ☀️

Our incredible team is in full swing this week, getting Emergency Home Starter Packs out to those rebuilding their lives.
📈 With demand continuing to rise, we're working hard to ensure every pack reaches those who need it—quickly and with care.
💖 Want to help? Your kindness powers our mission. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact.

🔍 See what's needed and how to donate:
🌐 www.shax.org.uk
📞 01387 245358
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we're helping our community not just survive—but thrive