The King's Community Foundation (KCF) was founded in 2009 by members of King’s Church, Aberdeen to serve our community locally and globally, addressing poverty, exclusion, and marginalisation. Over the years, it has evolved from a hands-on outreach organisation into a strategic, project-focused charity with a strong emphasis on community development in Aberdeen.

Establishment and Expansion

KCF launched with support from The King's Community Church, initiating programs such as:

  • Debt management (CAP)

  • Adult education (TEFL)

  • Master’s Commission internship

  • Humanitarian work in Montenegro

Strategic Realignment and Dormancy

From 2013, KCF began scaling back:

  • Staff and projects were transferred to The King’s Community Church (KCC)

  • The Foundation became dormant in July 2014, ceasing all activities by 2015

Dormant but Intact

Between 2014 and 2018, KCF remained dormant, with no active projects or income

Reawakening and Growth

KCF was re-established in 2018 and over the next three years began a number of new initiatives:

  • Took over running of Aberdeen North Food Bank (2018)

  • Expanded into school-based mental health support through the Flourish Project (2021)

  • Renovated and opened The Bridge Centre in Torry (2022)

  • Introduced Financial Inclusion services in partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau (2021)

  • By 2021, KCF had grown to manage multiple projects, staff, and volunteers

2022: Expansion and Impact

  • Distributed 2,864 food parcels, feeding 6,631 people

  • Opened a fifth food bank centre

  • Launched the Financial Inclusion Project, helping 131 people access aid

  • Delivered the Flourish Project in 3 schools, reaching over 100 young people

  • Opened The Bridge Centre and hosted community groups and services

2023: Consolidation and Community Engagement

  • Distributed 4,659 food parcels, supporting 11,758 people

  • Consolidated food bank centres for improved service

  • Financial Inclusion Project helped 417 people

  • Flourish Project reached 154 children in 4 schools

  • Opened a community café at The Bridge Centre, expanding to 3 days/week

2024: Diversification and Skills Development

  • Distributed 2,654 food parcels, feeding 6,024 people

  • Financial Inclusion Project generated £144,055 in financial gains for clients

  • Flourish Project expanded to 6 schools, reaching 313 children

  • Opened The Coffee Bar in Torry, serving over 400 customers/month

  • Launched Intro to Electrics training, with 3 out of 9 participants progressing to employment or education