In-person event An opportunity to learn about the Scottish Government pilot – Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland – and how it has been delivered locally by ACVO and trusted partners over the last year. Join ACVO’s Cash First Network Co-Ordinator, Amy Duncan, at our in-person event covering: What is Cash First? […]
Come along with any questions you may have about preparing your accounts, Independent Examinations and submission to OSCR as well as a look at the accounting services ACVO can offer your organisation. This lunch time session will cover: What you should and shouldn’t include in receipts and payments accounts Prepare for an Audit/independent examination Preparing […]
Looking to increase your knowledge on how to find funding opportunities online for your Aberdeen based third sector organisation? Join ACVO Funding Officer, Claire Shaw and Support Services Coordinator, Claire Spence to learn more about best practices for using digital tools to streamline your search. During this session, you will hear more about the effective […]
Building supportive resilient and responsive communities has been part of the 3rd sectors DNA for over a hundred years and more, all of our organisations contribute to supporting communities to flourish and grow in many different ways. This session is going to look at the growing movements and organisations developing the concept of ‘compassionate communities’, […]
Aimed at smaller organisations, this event will offer practical guide to ensuring you are prepared for submission of a funding application. This will include: What documents do you need? Do you have the appropriate accounting information? Does your proposal meet the requirements of the fund? Sarah will take you through the basics to ensure […]
There are lots of people struggling with money at the moment and when someone accesses your service, they may need more help than you can provide. Would you know how or where to get them the support they need? This informal online lunch time session will cover: An overview of poverty statistics in Aberdeen. An […]
This is an opportunity to hear and see what Community Justice actually is. Join ACVO’s Development Officer ( Community Planning Partnership) Susan Morrison and Aberdeen City Councils’s Community Justice Officer, Chris Parker ( tbc) at our in-person event covering: An overview of the Community Justice structure in Aberdeen An introduction to the Community Justice Outcome […]
Join us as we mark International Volunteer Managers Day 2025. An important day of celebration where we reflect on the vital, inspiring work everyone who assists in supporting volunteering in Aberdeen and across the globe does and the real difference this makes for people and communities. The opportunity to catch up with colleagues and peers, […]
Join ACVO’s Policy and Consultations Officer Alasdair Ross to learn more about the rules around campaigning in the run up to the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. OSCR, the Electoral Commission and even your own constitution all have a bearing on what you can and cannot do and say around election time. *Tickets will […]
Join ACVO’s Development Officer Community Planning Partnership, Susan Morrison and Cash First Network Co-Ordinator, Amy Duncan for this in-person session on claiming welfare benefits: Hear from Julie Huggan (TBC), Social Security Scotland on what benefits are available in Scotland and how to access support to claim them. Hear from Rachel Cormack (TBC), Department of Work […]