About Us

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Our Story

The Maxwell Centre has been part of the Hilltown since 1994. From an abandoned church yard to a vibrant food garden and community centre, we are now a celebrated case study for community development and sustainable place making in Scotland. Click below for our history and transformation of our space.

Get To Know Us

Our Team

Staff
Find out more about our lovely garden, youth and support team
Volunteers
Meet some of our more than 80 volunteers, from all ages and walks of life
Board
Introducing our committed board of trustees, most of them local and Maxwell service users

Maxwell Staff, Volunteers and Board all work together with our community to shape and deliver our aims and activities.

We are grateful to be supported on our journey by a range of funders. We are also part of many local and national partnerships such as the Coldside Community Forum, Dundee Community Food Network, Dignity in Practice Network and many more.

Awards

2023

Volunteer Friendly Award Renewed

2022

Rank Foundation Golden Award

2021

Gold Award from Bonnie Dundee

2021

Horticultural Group Award from The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society for our Community Work

2019

Britain in Bloom award for Involving Children and young people

2017

Volunteer Friendly Award from Volunteer Dundee

2016

IDOX - Working with Young People

2014

SURF (Scotland’s Independent Regeneration Network) award for Infrastructure and Social Benefit, ‘Spirit of the Community Award’ and ‘It’s Your Community’ Award

(1/2) The Maxwell Centre isn’t just a nice to have place. It holds valuable lessons for policymakers, whether that’s the way they embed dignity in their response to food insecurity or the way they embed nature in the way they build community.

Pete Ritchie, Executive Director, Nourish Scotland