The Larder is committed to alleviating poverty through the provision of needs-led, bespoke learning and high-quality food for all.

Livingston, Scotland
Joined August 2011
✨ BOARD RECRUITMENT✨ We are looking for a Trustee Director and a Chair of Board, for our board here at The Larder! If you're interested and would like to apply, please send your CV or a short summary of your experience to [email protected]✨
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✨JOIN THE LARDER TEAM✨ We currently have a range of exciting opportunities available: ✅Catering Assistant ✅Support Workers ✅Youth & Pathways Worker ✅Key Workers For more information visit: thelarder.org/support-us/vac… Interested? Send your CV to [email protected] 📧
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🏳️‍🌈 LGBT+ Youth Club at The Larder! A welcoming and inclusive after-school space for LGBT+ young people in S1–S6. 📅 Starts Wed 26th August ⏰ Wednesdays 3.45–5.15pm 📍 1 Allen Road, Livingston, EH54 6TQ Click the link below to sign up🌈 forms.gle/itdxQfmvgNRY4LN58
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It all has to stop with state accountability. We need bold leadership to end poverty in Scotland. The Larder’s campaign song is a call to action. #ChallengePovertyWeek #WeDemandBetter @MonicaLennon7 @MilesBriggsMSP @ChristinaSNP @PaulJSweeney @ScotGov @ShonaRobison @AnasSarwar
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West Lothian communities face unique challenges but poverty is everywhere. The Larder stands with those left behind and demand better investment in our communities. #ChallengePovertyWeek #FoodJustice #WeDemandBetter @EmmaHarperMSP @MairiGougeon @RhodaGrant @KarenAdamSNP
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Young people deserve opportunity, not barriers. Education must be a pathway out of poverty. We support the demand for better jobs, pay, hours, conditions and worker voice. #ChallengePovertyWeek #YouthVoice #WeDemandBetter @Ross_Greer @JennyGilruth @PamDuncanGlancy @KaukabStewart
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Poverty impacts building a foundation for a better life. We need integrated support, not fragmented systems. This #ChallengePoverty Week #WeDemandBetter social security so that all of us have a foundation for the future. @DrGulhane @agcolehamilton @MonicaLennon7 @MilesBriggsMSP
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We are hiring for a number of positions including a full time, experienced Catering Assistant! If you enjoy working with members of the public and delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you! Find out more and apply - thelarder.org/support-us/vac…
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𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 Donate to our Kiltwalk team today and help us take more steps towards a fairer future. justgiving.com/page/the-lard… Whether we’re doing 5, 11 or 20 miles, we’re walking with purpose - and we’d love your support. #kiltwalk #fundraising #socialenterprise
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🗣️ "It's better to know the questions so you can prepare for them." The amazing young, neurodivergent people who have co-created our new Neurodiversity Training have some advice about what would help them in an interview... Learn more ➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo…
🗣️ "When I was asked for an interview, I said I am sorry... but thank you for your consideration.” That was just the start for proudly neurodiverse Holly, who's now launching a new training course for employers. 🧠❤️ #NeurodiversityWeek2025 Learn more➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo…
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✅ "That I just need time to do things." ✅ "Listen to what my limits are." ✅ "Understand I might need a five minute breather." We asked our young, neurodivergent co-creators what an employer could do for them. Learn more ➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo…
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Learn more about our new Neurodiversity Awareness Training project, which has been co-created by young, neurodiverse people. ➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo… @LoveWestLothian @WestLoCollege @WestLothianCour @WestLothianHSCP @ChamberWl
🗣️ "When I was asked for an interview, I said I am sorry... but thank you for your consideration.” That was just the start for proudly neurodiverse Holly, who's now launching a new training course for employers. 🧠❤️ #NeurodiversityWeek2025 Learn more➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo…
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🗣️ "When I was asked for an interview, I said I am sorry... but thank you for your consideration.” That was just the start for proudly neurodiverse Holly, who's now launching a new training course for employers. 🧠❤️ #NeurodiversityWeek2025 Learn more➡️ thelarder.org/news/hollys-jo…
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The Larder and the @CashBackScot project were delighted to welcome Leon and Calvin from Open Minds Grow in to meet our young people. They had a very frank, open, non-judgemental and engaging discussion with our students about the realities of addiction and recovery. (1/2)
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We are delighted to be working with @Youthactionproj, @WestLoCollege and @volunteering_uk on our 3 year project called CashBack: Community Connections with fantastic outcomes and case studies in our Year 1 Report: thelarder.org/training/cashb… #CB4C
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The last of our Booze Free Banter nights of 2024 is going to be a Christmas extravaganza 🎄 We’ve partnered with NHS Lothian to deliver these evenings in our Blackburn cafe and they’ve been a sell out each time! Find out more ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/booze-fre…
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Donations have been rolling in for our Christmas fundraiser, thanks to all who have supported so far, but we’re still a LOONG way from our target! Could you give generously and support Donate a Plate? Find out more: thelarder.org/support-us/chr…
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