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SensationALL turns up the heat on fundraising
Northeast charity, SensationALL, are looking for people to sign up and take on a Firewalk challenge to raise much-needed funds to support the charity’s significant increase demand for services in recent months. It is calling on those people with the inner courage...
The September edition of ACVO News is out now!
Here we are in September with another jam packed edition of ACVO News, with all the latest news, updates and opportunities from and for Aberdeen's third sector! This month we bring you thoughts and reflections from the team at Aberdeen in Recovery as they...
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Aberdeen Mela welcomes you to join the multi-cultural celebrations in Union Terrace Gardens
This year’s Aberdeen Mela will be held on Sunday 1st September 2024 from 12 noon until 6pm in the heart of the city. The Mela is returning to Union Terrace Gardens, the venue where it began in 2016. The recently remodelled gardens will form an ideal venue for this...
So Why Don’t You: August 23rd with Colin, Rebecca and Lewis from NETRALT
In this week's episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada chat with Colin, Rebecca and Lewis from North East Tenants Residents and Landlords Together (NETRALT). Find out their latest updates about how they support the housing sector community by sharing experiences and knowledge together.
Aberdeen City Council Launch Budget Consultation 2025-26
Aberdeen City Council has launched its Budget Consultation 2025/26 – aimed at understanding how potential savings options might affect residents. Due to rising demand and costs, the Council must address a funding shortfall of £34 million in 2025/26 and £54m over...
Celebrate Aberdeen Awards Possible Thanks To Business Community Support
Members of North-east Scotland’s business community are once again showing their support for the region’s third sector by coming on board as sponsors of this year’s Celebrate Aberdeen Awards. Principal sponsors for 2024 are energy sector operators CNR International...
Just Transition PB Fund Returns with £1million to Support Eco-Friendly Projects in the North East & Moray
Community groups and charities across the North East and Moray are being invited to apply for up to £50,000 to support eco-friendly initiatives in the region with the return of the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (PB) Fund. Now in its third year, the Fund...
So Why Don’t You: August 16th with Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Mike and Rod welcome back Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to the shmuFM studio! Hear Ian discuss his experience as a community volunteer, as well as with the Learning Disability Group, and discover all the latest third sector news from Aberdeen.
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