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Your monthly update from charities, community groups and the voluntary sector in Aberdeen!

Every month, our free digital magazine, ACVO News,  highlights updates, opportunities and news from the Third Sector in our city.

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ACVO News February 2026

ACVO News February 2026

In our February edition, we look ahead to what’s next for ACVO and Aberdeen’s third sector in 2026, alongside reflections from across the ACVO team. We share updates on volunteering during the UN’s International Volunteer Year, highlight key moments from the past year and outline upcoming opportunities to connect, collaborate and get involved. You’ll also find inspiring stories, achievements and updates from third sector organisations across the city, celebrating the impact being made in communities across Aberdeen.

Submission deadline for March 2026 edition is Wednesday 25th February.

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Previous editions

ACVO News December 2025

ACVO News December 2025

In this month's edition, read the inspiring story behind Miles of Smiles fundraiser Marius Coste as he embarks on his latest running challenge, vote now to help fund eco ...
ACVO News November 2025

ACVO News November 2025

This month we bring news on MCR Pathways' latest mentoring programme and how they are keeping The Promise in Aberdeen, watch our film showcasing Inchgarth's Men's Club ...
ACVO News October 2025

ACVO News October 2025

In this edition we announce Year 2 of the Community & Coast Fund to support projects in Torry and Cove, Seonaidh Baker shares how The Trades Widows’ Fund is helping ...
ACVO News September 2025

ACVO News September 2025

This month’s ACVO News highlights include the fifth year of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund, the return of the Community & Coast Fund, and reflections ...
ACVO News July 2025

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 ...
ACVO News June 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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