Oban Collective
Working together builds stronger communities
Hope Kitchen is part of the Oban Collective, working alongside the core partners to respond to local needs - to strengthen community wellbeing, sustainability, and opportunity.
The partnership grew from the Connecting Communities Collective project, which was built on the understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; because by working together, we can better use resources, share learning, and reach more people in our communities.
We believe in collaboration, not competition.
This partnership approach helps us respond more effectively to local needs, develop joint initiatives, and build stronger relationships. This has resulted in our flagship project, Re_Store.
Re_Store – A community shop and space for connection and creativity
Re_Store is more than just a charity shop, opened in 2024 in a prime location on George Street in Oban. It sells preloved clothing, homewares, books and toys, as well as hosting our Rescued Food Project. Re_Store provides space for workshops focused on repair, reuse and upcycling, supports the creative use of donated materials, and acts as a hub for community engagement and collaboration.
It is also a visible space where partner organisations can showcase their work, connect with the public, and take part in shared initiatives that support community wellbeing and environmental action.
Pop in to grab a bargain! Re_Store is open 10am- 4pm Monday – Saturday. Donations welcome up to 2pm.
The Rescued Food Project is open 11am - 1pm Monday – Saturday.
For up to date information check the Facebook page.
The story of the Oban Collective
Over time, the Collective is growing into a longer-term partnership focused on keeping more wealth, opportunity and decision-making in Oban. Short films about our core partners can be found here
Who’s involved?
Healthy Options works to empower its clients for making positive changes in their lives to make long-lasting changes to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Hope Kitchen provides a safe place for people to get food, shelter and be made to feel welcome at their café as well as at their Green Shoots Community Garden.
Oban Youth Café offers a place for young people to call their own to hang out, meeting friends, cook and over time build relationships with experienced youth work staff.
ALIenergy works to promote sustainable energy use and renewable energy generation, to address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.
The Oban & District Development Trust is a community-led organisation that works to build local wealth, support sustainable economic and social development, and lead community ownership of assets in the Oban area
The Health and Wellbeing Network is a group of people who represent charities, clubs, organisations and a few individuals, all with an interest in improving the Health and Wellbeing of the communities we live in. Email hwn@obancollective.org for more information
Atlantis Leisure is a community-run leisure centre focusing on supporting a wide spectrum of sporting and non-sporting needs within the community. Running for 30 years, they are a community anchor organisation.
Adventure Oban is a not-for-profit, community-led outdoor activity charity supporting equal access for all to Oban's natural playground.
Working together through the Collective enables partners to take part in joint events and programmes that strengthen community connection.
These include community initiatives such as the Re-Love Hub
Fashion shows highlighting sustainability and creativity, see our 2026 film here
Left to right, Lynda Mitchell, CEO ALIenergy, Sarah Banks, Rescued Food and Re_Store Coordinator, Louise Murphy, Re_Store Coordinator and Aideen Shields, Collective Development Officers, delighted recipients of the ‘One to Watch Award’ for Re_Store, at the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025
Representatives of Re_Store and Oban & District Development Trust – celebrating the successful purchase of the Re_Store building, which is a wonderful community asset
Sewing Workshops