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West of Scotland Multibank - Industry survey

Across the West of Scotland, many families are struggling to secure the essential items needed to maintain a safe, warm, and dignified home. At the same time, large volumes of high‑quality retail goods, ranging from clothing and toiletries to household items and furniture, go unused or are at risk of disposal. A multibank aims to bridge this gap by creating a large‑scale, coordinated system that diverts surplus goods from retailers directly to families who need them most, working in partnership with local third sector organisations.

A feasibility study is currently exploring the potential to establish a Multibank in Glasgow to serve the wider West of Scotland region. The model offers a range of non-food items, ensuring that families can access a broad package of support in one place. Crucially, referrals and distribution are delivered through trusted third sector partners who understand their communities and beneficiaries and can identify households facing material hardship.

This survey is aimed at industry representatives, largely retailers and manufacturers / producers, who might be able to contribute to a multibank. This survey invites businesses like yours to share views on possibilities for collaboration.

By contributing, you will help shape a model that reduces waste, helps businesses dispose of surplus goods, and provides families with the practical foundations they need to thrive.

We would be very grateful if you would take a short time to input to the research by completing this survey. If you would like any further information, please contact Douglas Westwater on douglas@communityenterprise.co.uk or on 07989 306374. The survey will close on the 15th May.

Community Enterprise, a social enterprise consultancy, is leading this research and their privacy policy can be seen here. Surveymonkey's privacy policy can be seen here.
1.Are you answering as:
2.Name of your organisation? (If you prefer to remain anonymous, just type XX)(Required.)
3.What types of goods do you sell / produce? Tick all that apply.
4.What goods would you be most likely to contribute to a multi-bank? And in what quantity?
5.What would prevent you from contributing to a multi-bank?
6.Would you see this initiative as potentially beneficial to your work? If so, how?
7.What would encourage you to contribute to a multi-bank?
8.Any final comments?
9.This information is collected in the strictest confidence, but if you are happy to be contacted further please leave your details below:
10.Data protection legislation means that if you do leave you personal details we have to check you are happy wit how your data is used. If you left your details above please tick the relevant boxes.