by Emily Shepherd | Jun 9, 2025 | Stories
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) is Scotland’s only dedicated asthma and allergy charity and supports over 15,000 people across the country. At the heart of their work in Aberdeen is a committed team of volunteers giving back their time to make a real...
by Andrew Davidson | May 30, 2025 | Stories
Founded in 1990 by residents of Fersands, Woodside, and Seaton, St Machar Credit Union was born out of a need for accessible and affordable financial services in the local area. Now, 35 years later, its mission remains as vital as ever. With the cost of living...
by Andrew Davidson | May 28, 2025 | Stories
Just off a residential street in Torry, behind unassuming gates, sits Tullos Crescent Allotments. Consisting of a patchwork of growing plots, the allotment is doing more than producing fresh fruit and vegetables; it’s cultivating a stronger sense of community,...
by Emily Shepherd | May 12, 2025 | Stories
Based at the Old Torry Community Centre, the Souperb project offers free soup, toasties, bread and refreshments to anyone in the local area and beyond. The project has been supported by funding from the UDECIDE participatory budgeting scheme where local residents in...
by Andrew Davidson | May 8, 2025 | Stories
On Sunday, April 13th, Gavin Wright, Service Manager for Recovery ervices at Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA), achieved a major milestone – taking to the streets of Paris to complete his first ever marathon. What started as a small team fundraiser last year turned...
by Andrew Davidson | Apr 23, 2025 | Stories
In a significant milestone marking its 10 year anniversary, Aberdeen-based charity Gathimba Edwards Foundation has rebranded as GEF. The relaunch reflects the organisation’s renewed vision and expanded commitment to supporting children in both Kenya and north-east...
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