Supporting children through a glass recycling contract

Glass merchant and consultancy MKD32 is donating £4,000 to local charities that support children in the community with essential items and clothing as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s contract and tendering process. 

Half will go to Gordon Rural Action in Huntly to help deliver its Baby Bank and Uniform Exchange to its community, paying for outreach into smaller more rural areas to ensure those with limited transport can benefit from the vital service. 

The remaining £2,000 will go to AberNecessities in Aberdeen to support children facing financial hardship, ensuring they have access to clean clothing and appropriate footwear, helping them to feel confident and cared for. 

MKD32 Managing Director Matthew Demmon said: “We are delighted to be able to support two such worthy charities. The good they do in their communities is extraordinary. Their reach is so much greater than I had realised, and I was hugely impressed and humbled by the imagination, the passion and dedication of the two teams. I strongly encourage anyone who can, to donate generously to either or both charities.” 

A spokesperson for Gordon Rural Action said: “Gordon Rural Action is delighted to accept this very generous donation from MKD32. Last year we helped give out 7,560 items through these projects saving local families £40,000. During this cost-of-living crisis these services are a vital lifeline to the community and can only be delivered with continued financial support from generous donations like this one. Anyone wishing to support GRA can do so on our website and through Easy Fund.” 

Co-founder of AberNecessities Danielle Flecher-Horn said: "AberNecessities is incredibly grateful for the generous support from MKD32. Donations like this allow us to continue helping local children who face significant financial hardship by providing them with essentials that no child should go without. Community support is crucial to our operation, and we kindly encourage anyone who is able to join us in ensuring every child has access to the basics they need to grow, flourish, and thrive." 

Aberdeenshire Council encourages sustainable community action through its contract and tendering processes, with bidders for contracts being asked how their organisation will assist the council in furthering its sustainability or community objectives. 

MKD32 holds the contract for the treatment and recycling of Aberdeenshire’s glass and chose to support children in the community through Gordon Rural Action and AberNecessities as part of its sustainability and community benefit agreement with the council.

Pictured is Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at AberNecessities Michelle Herd with MKD32 Managing Director Matthew Demmon.

Also pictured is Gordon Rural Action Chief Officer Emma Selway-Grant with MKD32 Managing Director Matthew Demmon.