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ACVO News July 2025
In this issue, we’re spotlighting the volunteers making the Tall Ships happen in Aberdeen: discover how CFINE is using lived experience to drive political change ahead of the 2026 election; learn about the inclusive work of Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies, and relive the celebration of Volunteers’ Week with shmu and the presentation of the Angela Joss ‘Bee You’ Award.
We are taking a summer break from the August edition! Submission deadline for September 2025 edition is Wednesday 27th August
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Previous editions
ACVO News June 2025
In this month's news, we celebrate Volunteers' Week 2025 with a spotlight feature on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, discover how Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support ...
ACVO News May 2025
This month, we shine a light on the inspiring transformation at Tullos Crescent Allotments, where community gardening is helping grow connection and wellbeing; the ...
ACVO News April 2025
This month we take a look at volunteers bringing Aberdeen’s past to life with Art Gallery, Archives and Museums; Aberlour Futures working towards to the aims of The ...
ACVO News March 2025
This month we highlight Great Western Community Centre, a former church now thriving as a hub serving the local and wider community, read words from Cameron McCready, ...
ACVO News February 2025
In this month's news, we welcome you to our ACVO events this year, take a look at our feature with Lesley Simpson from British Liver Trust, have a read of Gette Cobban ...
ACVO News December 2024
Take a look at how Ten Feet Tall Theatre's Encore group is reducing social isolation amongst 60+ year olds through theatre, discover the MISS Forget Me Not Garden for ...
ACVO News November 2024
This month we highlight how CFINE is supporting prisoners to rebuild their lives through their HOPE programme, a closer look at TechFest's EnergyXplorer Toolkit funded ...
ACVO News October 2024
The October 2024 edition of ACVO News featuring Sandy Mathers' 20 years at ACVO TSI, GREC's Language Cafe, the launch of the Community & Coast Fund and the Communities ...
ACVO News September 2024
The September 2024 edition of ACVO News, featuring International Overdose Awareness Day with Aberdeen in Recovery, making an impact with the Just Transition PB Fund with ...
ACVO News August 2024
The ACVO Team are delighted to announce the re-launch our Volunteer Aberdeen website, making it easier for you to get involved with your community and make a difference ...
ACVO News June 2024
We kick-off this month with Volunteers' Week 2024! Read impactful volunteer stories from Alcohol and Drugs Action and Four Pillars as well as messages from across ...
ACVO News May 2024
The latest third sector and community news in Aberdeen including feature articles taking a closer look at the launch of the Woodside Gateway Feature; 10 years of support ...
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