Give locally
Call or visit to give
Give in person or by phone—you’ll speak to our Dumfries team, who can answer questions and add Gift Aid if you’re an eligible UK taxpayer.
Individuals & families
Speak to the team
You do not need a business account—just tell us how much you would like to give and whether you’d like to fund a full starter pack, give regularly, or make a one-off gift. We’ll take care of the details with you and send a thank-you afterwards.
Merrick House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA
What your support can fund
A full pack is about £280+ and stays free to every client. Gift Aid example: a £100 gift can mean an extra £25 for SHAX when you complete a Gift Aid declaration.
- £10£10 helps stock hygiene and cleaning essentials for local starter packs.
- £25£25 contributes cookware and kitchen basics for a first meal at home.
- £50£50 helps cover bedding and towels for a new tenancy.
- £100£100 helps towards family starter packs with extra bedding and essentials for children—packs are sized to everyone moving in.
- £280+£280+ covers a full Emergency Home Starter Pack, free to the household who receives it.
Business sponsorship
Employers can sponsor from £250 with recognition on the Merrick House wall and the supporters wall on this site.
View sponsorship tiers