Our films

Stories from Aberdeen’s third sector

About our films

As part of ACVO’s commitment to involve, represent, support and develop the third sector in Aberdeen, our comms team have produced a series of short films which highlight the amazing work of the sector in our city.

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MISS Miscarriage Support – Forget Me Not Memorial Garden

Within Hazlehead Crematorium, lies a place for quiet reflection for parents affected by pregnancy loss. In our short film, Abi Clarke, the Chief Executive Officer of Miscarriage Services Charity ...

Ten Feet Tall Theatre – Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

Funded in part by a grant from the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund, Ten Feet Tall Theatre, an Aberdeen-based organisation, has been inspiring adults across the city to engage with ...

Techfest – Just Transition PB Fund

Thanks to the support from Year 2 of the JTPB Fund, TechFest has been able to further their mission to promote STEM to people of the North East by delivering innovative workshops with their new ...

Asylum and Refugee Care (AARC) – Just Transition PB Fund

When Jayne Smith founded Asylum and Refugee Care (AARC) in Aberdeen, she was unsure about applying for the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (JTPB) Fund. But after a ...

Rosie’s Social Enterprises: Graphics Workshop with Edward & Ryan

The graphic design team produce cards, stationery and other items to be sold in Rosie’s shop. They also offer a wide range of services such as printing and graphic design work for external clients.

Rosie’s Social Enterprises: Rosie’s Cafe at Tillydrone Community Hub

Rosie’s Cafe provides a meeting point in the heart of the community in Tillydrone. Used by local residents and those attending sessions at the Tillydrone Community Hub, the cafe gives services ...

Rosie’s Social Enterprises: Framing Workshop with Ian & Emily

Rosie’s Framing service not only provides people with the opportunity to learn a new skill but also exists as a place where the local community can access a high quality bespoke framing service ...

Rosie’s Social Enterprises – Alex, Workshop Co-ordinator

“Providing the chance for people to come together to craft and to find something they are interested in from the diverse opportunities we offer, really allows people to develop”

Rosie’s Social Enterprises – Tricia MacLean, Service Manager

Having started with Turning Point Scotland earlier this year, Tricia is keen to engage with the wider third sector community in Aberdeen and to celebrate and highlight the achievements of ...

Just Transition PB Fund – Friends of Westfield Park

In Year 1 of the Just Transition PB Fund, Friends of Wesfield Park received a grant of £10,400, following the public vote in Aberdeen, to purchase a storage container to hold tools and equipment ...

Denis Law Legacy Trust: Torry Community Fun Day

In the heart of Aberdeen, the spirit of community thrived as young leaders from Northfield and Torry orchestrated two unforgettable family fun days. Teaming up with the Denis Law Legacy Trust, ...

Just Transition PB Fund – North East Sensory Services

After a successful public vote, North East Sensory Services received £33,565 from year 1 of the The Just Transition PB Fund to purchase an electric people carrier which replaced the ...

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