FAC Donations Bring Good Causes Together

Aldershot’s Community Grub Hub and the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community have benefited from Farnborough Aerospace Consortium’s move to new offices. With lots off office and catering equipment surplus to requirements following their move to Farnborough Council offices, FAC donated it all to the two good causes.  The Grub Hub received square tables, shredder, coat rack, countertop fridge, lots of food and a large amount of catering items. The Nepalis received a shredder, desk screens, water cups and many other office items. And FAC – with networking in its DNA – inadvertently led to the two groups meeting and forming a close relationship.


Grub Hub spokesman Steve Baxendale said: “The grub hub opened three years ago as a food bank. We’re open every Tuesday and get about 260 visitors, about half of whom have families and so we help around 500 people each week. We are also a community hub and have a seating area where people can keep warm in winter and have a hot drink. We provide free wi-fi, computers and phone charging stations to help people with other aspects of their life. There is also a room where are visitors can go to receive advice and health care. 


“We invite representatives from organisations including Citizens Advice, mental health charities and health care professionals so they can assist those who pop in. When we went to pick the items donated by FAC we met the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community group. Before this meeting we only had one Nepali visit us, and now we have around 100. Many don’t speak English or even read in their own language, so younger members of the community come along to assist with the language barriers. We are situated close to the railway station which is where most of the Nepalis live. We are very grateful to FAC for the donations, and we have lots of other support from businesses – but we could always do with more.”


Kim Yeomans from FAC said: “As an organisation we have been working in these communities for many decades and understand the great work these good causes do. When we moved to the council offices, we became aware that many of our possessions were no longer needed, or we didn’t have the storage for them. So, we asked the Community Grub Hub and the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community if they would like what we had.”


Community Grub Hub


www.communitygrubhub.org

rachel.abethell • March 7, 2025

If your business is involved in the airports, defence, space, air mobility, UAVs, or eVTOL sectors we want to hear from you!

Are your Involved in ...

NEWS - Farnborough MP Alex Baker visited Sigma, a key aerospace manufacturer in Hampshire.

By rachel.abethell • May 27, 2025
Farnborough MP Alex Baker visited Sigma, a key aerospace manufacturer in Hampshire. The company is part of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and creates a range of components for civil and military sectors worldwide. Ms Baker said: "I was delighted to be invited to visit Sigma by the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and to have the opportunity to find out more about one of the many incredible and highly technical industries based in Farnborough. "It was a fascinating visit and another example of not only great careers on our doorstep but also a local business making a global impact." Richard Bower, CEO of Sigma, said: "We were delighted to host Alex Baker MP at our Farnborough facility to demonstrate how the local area supports a global aerospace supply chain." He highlighted the importance of raising awareness of their capabilities and welcomed discussions on fostering further growth in the area. He highlighted the importance of raising awareness of their capabilities and welcomed discussions on fostering further growth in the area. Alan Fisher, CEO of FAC, noted the MP's support and understanding of business needs. He said: "Sigma are long-standing members of ours and Alex Baker was extremely supportive. She has a background in the private sector and showed an understanding of what businesses want and require. Sigma gave her a presentation and then a tour of the facility."
FAC and Aviation Valley Cluster announcing collaboration.

NEWS - FAC Mission to Poland: Your Guide to Poland's Aerospace Industry

By Matthew Feehan • May 14, 2025
Business Backgrounder to Poland's significant aerospace sector. Centred in Aviation Valley (Rzeszów), its employs over 47,000 specialists. Focused on R&D, university links, and attracting investment, it aims to become a leading European region by enhancing its manufacturing base and strengthening supply chains.
Three flags are flying in front of big ben in london.

NEWS - How the UK-India Trade Deal Unlocks Aerospace Opportunities

By Matthew Feehan • May 13, 2025
News on the UK-India trade deal - providing significant economic benefits and opportunities for the aerospace sector through tariff reductions and enhanced collaboration, and in particular by defence, and manufacturing partnerships.
More Posts