EMS Ltd is an incorporated charity that has been operational since November 2009.   We work with, residents, community groups and local businesses to alleviate food and fuel poverty.  Basically, we proved food to families who may otherwise go without.

Our services operate under the following company objectives:

Growing:  Developing community allotments, growing spaces and edible gardens on unused land so residents can grow produce close to their homes. We also have a therapy allotment that is available for organisations to use.

Energy:  Offer a range of practical energy saving equipment, support and advice so residents can save money on their fuel bills.

Food:  The Hull Community Shops we turn surplus produce collected from supermarkets/suppliers into affordable food for residents in food poverty. We have seven shops operating around the Hull.

Cooking on a Budget sessions; working with residents to improve their cooking skills in a social setting.  

Freedom Food Project; cooking nutritious ready-meals (priced at £3.50) for up to a family of four and delivered to community fridges located around Hull.

Nature:  Environmental education in schools including tree/seed planting, along with the building of bug hotels and bird/bat boxes.

Actively recruiting and working with volunteers with various abilities on all of our services to increase their self-confidence, health and general wellbeing.

Working with partner organisations, residents, and community groups to develop effective projects that effect change.    

Impact: Within our various projects during 2023/24 we supported over 89,000 residents annually.