We are delighted to announce Soap Glow as the latest recipient of a Scotwest Community Award.
Soap Glow is a community-led, not-for-profit organisation co-founded in Coatbridge by Karen Shields and Amanda Moore. It tackles hygiene poverty by turning donated aluminium cans and plastic bottles into essential hygiene and household support for local people and families.
The model is simple. People and local businesses donate their eligible empties. We deposit them through Lidl’s reverse-vending machines, and the vouchers help fund essential hygiene products. Pupils then help pack tailored hygiene boxes, which are provided discreetly through trusted referrals from schools, social work, health visitors, Women’s Aid, CAMHS and other local services.
Find out more about our latest winner and how you can nominate a group or charity in your local area here: https://www.scotwest.co.uk/community-awards/
