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Finalists named for 2026 Scottish Charity Awards coming to Glasgow
Glasgow Times | 12 May 2026
The Big House SCIO shortlisted in the Charity of the Year over £500k category alongside WithYou and Amma Birth Companions.
Businesses Invited to Help Shape New Glasgow City Region Multibank to Support Local Families
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce | 11 May 2026
Community Enterprise is inviting retailers, manufacturers and producers of non-food essential goods to take part in a feasibility study to explore plans for a new Glasgow-based Multibank.
Scottish charity looking to expand to Glasgow in bid to combat poverty
Glasgow Live | 9 March 2026
Big House Multibank connects with companies by taking their surplus goods to reduce the effects of poverty.
Multibank's £2.4m boost from Centrica’s chief who grew up in Fife
Fife Today | 16 February 2026
A groundbreaking charity launched in Fife has secured a new £2.4million partnership to help more families in poverty thanks to a commitment from a chief executive who grew up in the region.
Around one million Scots are living in material poverty – that shames us all
The Scottish Sun | 22 December 2025
It’s a degrading dilemma that no family should have to face. At this time of year, it’s easy to forget how much we have.
You buy. We donate … Amazon donation campaign with The Multibank returns
North Edinburgh News | 9 November 2025
Amazon has teamed up with some of the country’s leading household brands like Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Neutrogena and Sanex to deliver more than 200,000 vital hygiene products for families in Scotland and around the UK who are struggling to make ends meet.
Multibank surpasses 3 million donations to Scottish families
The Herald | 21 April 2025
The Big House Multibank reaches a major milestone, delivering over 3 million essential items to 125,000+ families across Scotland since its launch.
Prince William Marks First Milestone for Homewards Homelessness Project
The Independent | 23 March 2025
The Prince of Wales visits Aberdeen to celebrate the first tenancy placement under the Homewards initiative, backed by The Big House Multibank.
Amazon and The Big House Multibank call on shoppers to support families in need
Dunfermline Press | 13 January 2025
Dunfermline’s Amazon facility launches a new drive encouraging shoppers to support the Multibank by purchasing hygiene and baby products online.
You Buy. We Donate: Hygiene poverty initiative launched
The Scotsman | 10 January 2025
Amazon and top brands team up with The Big House Multibank to combat hygiene poverty by donating essentials for every qualifying purchase on Amazon.
Leona Lewis and Calum Scott release charity single for Multibank
The Independent | 13 December 2024
The pop stars cover Supertramp’s “Give A Little Bit” in support of the Multibank, promoting empathy and community support during the festive season.
Behind the scenes at The Big House Multibank’s Christmas rush
The Courier | 7 December 2024
Courier staff join the warehouse team in Lochgelly to see how Christmas donations from Amazon and others are prepared and distributed to those in need.
US Ambassador praises Multibank’s work at London reception
The Independent | 2 December 2024
Ambassador Jane Hartley and Comic Relief announce £6m support for Multibank, calling it a “game-changing” initiative fighting UK child poverty.
Arabella Weir on roping in celeb friends to help fight child poverty
29 November 2024
Comedian Arabella Weir shares how celebrity backing from stars like David Tennant and Peter Capaldi supports The Big House Multibank’s vital work.
Multibank celebrates three years of impact
The Herald | 27 November 2024
The Big House Multibank, founded by Gordon Brown and Amazon, marks its third anniversary with 2.5 million essential items donated to over 120,000 families.
Peter Capaldi supports Multibank Christmas campaign to tackle child poverty
The Courier | 25 November 2024
Actor Peter Capaldi lends his voice to The Multibank’s Christmas campaign, highlighting the need for basic hygiene products for families in poverty.
Afghan women to complete medical studies in Scotland
BBC News | 21 August 2024
Nineteen female medical students, banned from studying in Afghanistan, arrive in Scotland to continue their training—thanks to the Linda Norgrove Foundation’s efforts with vital practical support from The Big House Multibank and partners including Amazon UK and Cargilfield School.
