We are an organisation which strives to transform Highland lives. Visit our website: www.newstarthighland.org. Call: 01463 715615 Using a unique blend of services, New Start Highland offers opportunities for individuals to access a mix of support as they work towards having a sustainable lifestyle for themselves. With the ongoing generous support of the community, New Start is an opportunity for people to give back to the community socially, environmentally & economically. We offer free collection of Furniture, White Goods, Electrical, Bikes, Textiles and Clothes. Our Social Enterprise services include Retail Stores, Removals and Commercial Training. All income provided by our services gets reintroduced back into the Charity to support our Referrals Services, Housing Support and Training for Employment. We also offer volunteering opportunities in each of our main activities. EUROPEAN STRUCTURAL FUNDS BEST PRACTICE AWARDS – 2010 Winner - Best contribution to a "Greener" Scotland through the use of European Structural Funds 2010 INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS SCOTLAND – 2010 Finalist - IoD UK Director of the Year for Third Sector HIGHLAND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK- HIGHLAND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2010 Nomination - Retention and Development category INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS SCOTLAND – 2009 Winner - IoD/SCVO Voluntary Sector Director Award to Chief Executive James Dunbar SCOTTISH UNION FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - SCOTTISH BUSINESS DIVERSITY AWARDS - 2008 Finalist in the category of Recruitment and Retention HIGHLAND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK - HIGHLAND DIVERSITY AWARDS 2008 Winner - Certificate of Commendation – nomination in the category of Overall Best Employer – Social Enterprise.