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LGBT+ History Month: Pride of Aberdeen – LGBT+ Lives and Activism in the 20th Century
LGBT+ History Month: Pride of Aberdeen – LGBT+ Lives and Activism in the 20th Century
With Pride being celebrated more than ever, it is perhaps natural to reflect on much how things have changed over the last 50 years. Many basic courtesies and rights were […]
1 event,
ACVO TSI Office Open Morning
ACVO TSI Office Open Morning
Join us for our office open morning and discover our new home in Aberdeen city centre, within the VSA building on 38 Castle Street. We would like to extend a […]
2 events,
FUSE (ages 16-18)
FUSE (ages 16-18)
Starts 17th January Cummings Park Centre Northfield 7pm - 8.30pm (Runs weekly, except 14th Feb. Final session 27th March) Fee: FREE This is the place to meet friends and explore […]
Club Sport Aberdeen info session and ‘Looking after growing young athletes’ Workshop
Club Sport Aberdeen info session and ‘Looking after growing young athletes’ Workshop
Club Sport Aberdeen welcome all affiliated clubs to their first FREE event of 2024! 7 - 9pm, Wed 28th February Seminar Room, Aberdeen Sports Village AB24 5RU The focus of the […]
5 events,
Child Maintenance for Practitioners Webinar
Do you work with Single Parents in Scotland? Are you interested in learning more about Child Maintenance? One Parent Families Scotland are hosting a number of webinars for anyone working […]
National Missing Persons Framework – Good Practice Conference
National Missing Persons Framework – Good Practice Conference
Join Missing People, the only charity in the UK specialising in providing guidance and support to missing people and their families, for our fourth conference in Scotland, held in partnership […]
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia
A two hour interactive online workshop providing an introduction to young onset dementia Sharing research, lived experience examples and discussions, this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of young […]
Music for U’s Big Leap into Spring Quiz
Music for U’s Big Leap into Spring Quiz
Looking for something to do on that extra day of the year this February!? Well, look no further! Come LEAP into Spring with us and help us raise funds for […]
Community Ownership Electric Roadshow: Aberdeen
Community Ownership Electric Roadshow: Aberdeen
This winter, as we celebrate 100 Years of Community Ownership, we will be packing up our campervan, stocking up on cakes and coffee, and visiting communities across the Northeast of […]
4 events,
Modern Apprentice Information and Readiness for Assessment Day
Modern Apprentice Information and Readiness for Assessment Day
Aberlour Futures are hosting a free Modern Apprentice information and Readiness for Assessment Day via Teams on Saturday the 2nd of March 2024 10am-12pm. Aberlour Futures is a non-profit making […]
SSAFA’s Big Brew Up
SSAFA’s Big Brew Up
SSAFA's Big Brew Ups are great community events bringing people together for a hot drink and cake, with a bit of fundraising for SSAFA on the side! Find out more […]
Warsaw 44 (Miasto 44) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
Warsaw 44 (Miasto 44) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
Weekend of Polish Cinema with IFF Tofifest with special guest Jan Komasa the outstanding Oscar nominated, Polish director and screenwriter The plot of the film focuses on the Warsaw Uprising […]
3 events,
Corpus Christi (Boze Cialo) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
Corpus Christi (Boze Cialo) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
Weekend of Polish Cinema with IFF Tofifest with special guest Jan Komasa the outstanding Oscar nominated, Polish director and screenwriter The story of twenty-year-old Daniel, who undergoes a spiritual transformation […]
The Hater (Sala Samobojcow. Hejter) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
The Hater (Sala Samobojcow. Hejter) Film Screening: Polish-Scottish Mini Festival 2024
Weekend of Polish Cinema with IFF Tofifest with special guest Jan Komasa the outstanding Oscar nominated, Polish director and screenwriter Tomek, a law student at the University of Warsaw, is […]
4 events,
Co-Production Aberdeen
Co-Production Aberdeen
Join us for an exciting event where we bring together creative minds, innovative ideas, and collaborative spirits. Co-Production Aberdeen is a gathering of like-minded individuals who believe in the power […]
Social Enterprise Supply Chain – Buying and Selling with Impact
Social Enterprise Supply Chain – Buying and Selling with Impact
Are you a social enterprise that operates or is located in the Aberdeen and Shire region? You are invited to our Matching Event at the Aberdeen Science Centre in Aberdeen on Wednesday 6th March (10:30 […]
FUSE (ages 16-18)
FUSE (ages 16-18)
Starts 17th January Cummings Park Centre Northfield 7pm - 8.30pm (Runs weekly, except 14th Feb. Final session 27th March) Fee: FREE This is the place to meet friends and explore […]
2 events,
Planning and Running Dementia Inclusive Activities
Planning and Running Dementia Inclusive Activities
Planning and running dementia inclusive activities The aims of this 2 ½ hour workshop are: • To gain an understanding of the barriers for people living with dementia of engaging […]
2 events,
International Women’s Day Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
International Women’s Day Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
This Grampian event hosted by the North East Suicide Prevention Team for International Women's Day will see people come together to listen to inspiring speakers and network. Confirmed speakers include […]
3 events,
Aberdeen’s Women Gather
Aberdeen’s Women Gather
Calling women of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire! Have you thought what it would be like to stand for elected office and represent your community? Would you like to know more about […]
Mum’s with moves
Mum’s with moves
Afristyle dance club (ASDC) is a community group that promotes arts and culture and the interest of children and parents in particular but not exclusively relating to African dance and […]
2 events,
Ethical Commissioning for the Independent Sector – Rights
Ethical Commissioning for the Independent Sector – Rights
Scottish Care is continuously engaged in efforts to promote the perspective of the independent sector within the development of policy relevant to social care provision. Our new ‘Ethical Commissioning and […]
2 events,
Start Up Workshop : Social Enterprise Legal Structures
Start Up Workshop : Social Enterprise Legal Structures
This workshop will cover the legalities involved in registering a business with the relevant governing bodies, and how to incorporate a business. During the workshop, we will highlight and discuss […]
5 events,
Budgeting for your organisation
Budgeting for your organisation
In enterprise it’s critical to know how to manage money, in fact budgeting is the cornerstone of any organisation’s financial planning and reporting. A well prepared budget is an essential […]
Funding Social: Inspiring Scotland
Funding Social: Inspiring Scotland
Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation. At this Funding Social […]
‘Beyond the Label’ neurodiverse training workshop
‘Beyond the Label’ neurodiverse training workshop
Aimed at any professional working with children who present with, or are suspected of having, a neurodiverse condition. The workshops will outline current neuroscience and focus on how to integrate […]
FUSE (ages 16-18)
FUSE (ages 16-18)
Starts 17th January Cummings Park Centre Northfield 7pm - 8.30pm (Runs weekly, except 14th Feb. Final session 27th March) Fee: FREE This is the place to meet friends and explore […]
2 events,
Making a Good Grant Application
Making a Good Grant Application
We know how much time applying for grants can take and how frustrating it can be when you’re unsuccessful. We have designed this networking event to share some simple and […]
3 events,
Climate Week North East
A Decade of Celebrating Climate Week North East The North East of Scotland is about to witness the greatest climate action and awareness event - Climate Week North East from […]
Climate Week North East 2024: Clean Up Aberdeen 2024 launch event
Climate Week North East 2024: Clean Up Aberdeen 2024 launch event
Help launch Clean Up Aberdeen 2024. Clean Up Aberdeen is for the community to come together and work together to keep the city clean. This is your chance to join […]
3 events,
Climate Week North East 2024: Cycling Without Age Scotland (CWAS) Awareness
Climate Week North East 2024: Cycling Without Age Scotland (CWAS) Awareness
Cycling Without Age Scotland (CWAS) use eco friendly electric trishaws to help their local residents get out and about around the local area. We often have time to stop for […]
3 events,
Torry Community film screening
Torry Community film screening
As part of Climate Week North East, we're delighted to invite you to a special screening of short films made by shmu volunteers and trainees. After the films, there'll be […]
3 events,
Managing Finances for Community Led Social Enterprise
Managing Finances for Community Led Social Enterprise
Financial management within the context of community led social enterprise often requires managing a complex mix of income streams, including; traded income, grants and donations. There are also often, different […]
11 events,
Sensory Awareness (Sight Loss and Deaf Awareness) Training
Sensory Awareness (Sight Loss and Deaf Awareness) Training
Join our Sensory Awareness (Sight Loss and Deaf Awareness) Training to get a better understanding of the practical and emotional impact of sight loss, hearing loss, Deafness and deafblindness, and […]
Start Up Tutorial: Board Skills Audit (Online)
Start Up Tutorial: Board Skills Audit (Online)
This tutorial session will focus on the ten steps to setting up your enterprise board and cover the following topics: What is a board; What is governance; What do board […]
ACVO Training Session: Committee Skills
ACVO Training Session: Committee Skills
If you want to feel more comfortable serving on a committee, whether you’re a novice or you’re a seasoned committee veteran, then there will be something in this session for […]
Climate Week North-East 2024: CFINE Zero Waste Cooking Day
Climate Week North-East 2024: CFINE Zero Waste Cooking Day
As part of Climate Week North East 2024, CFINE and Granite City Food Food are excited to host the CFINE Zero Waste Cooking Day! Come along to hear more about […]
5 events,
Making a Good Grant Application
Making a Good Grant Application
We know how much time applying for grants can take and how frustrating it can be when you’re unsuccessful. We have designed this networking event to share some simple and […]
Climate Week North East 2024: The Gardener’s Calendar with Earth & Worms
Climate Week North East 2024: The Gardener’s Calendar with Earth & Worms
Join us for a panel discussion about how a gardener’s activities fit in with the yearly cycle, and what you can be doing to get your year off to a […]
Climate Week North East 2024: Pibroch – Reflecting on a future dance
Climate Week North East 2024: Pibroch – Reflecting on a future dance
Leading up the 35th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster, Pibroch, a multimedia show performed by North-East poet John Bolland & musician, Fraser Fifield, toured Scotland. On 6th July 1988, […]
4 events,
Climate Week North East 2024: The Energy Landscape of Aberdeen in 2040; The vision and the route? A panel discussion
Climate Week North East 2024: The Energy Landscape of Aberdeen in 2040; The vision and the route? A panel discussion
The climate change debate has moved into a different phase. Its no longer about raising awareness, but rather about deciding how to change. That change will be felt strongly in […]
Nowruz night: celebrating and supporting young asylum seekers in Aberdeen
Nowruz night: celebrating and supporting young asylum seekers in Aberdeen
Nowruz means 'new day'; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, […]
8 events,
Effective Communication with Children
Effective Communication with Children
Suitable for: Those working in Early Years, and or with school age children Course Description: In this course we discuss ‘what is effective communication’ and look at the ways children […]
Friends of Seaton Park 8th Annual Cakefest
Friends of Seaton Park 8th Annual Cakefest
Friends of Seaton Park annual Cakefest is now in it’s 8th year! Saturday 23rd March 2024 ~ 10.00 - 12 am at the Mission Hall, St Machar Drive (please use […]
Climate Week North East 2024: Donside Community Hydro Tour, Scotland’s first urban community hydro scheme
Climate Week North East 2024: Donside Community Hydro Tour, Scotland’s first urban community hydro scheme
We are delighted to welcome visitors to our multi-award winning Hydro scheme. For nearly 8 years now we have been producing green and sustainable energy. See the Archimedes Screw, the […]
Climate Week North East 2024: Apple tree pruning workshop with Earth & Worms
Climate Week North East 2024: Apple tree pruning workshop with Earth & Worms
Alan Carter will be in our garden with us, using his pruning wizardry to help our trees produce a bumper harvest this year. This event follows on from our regular […]
3 events,
PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice
PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice
This is a free course, open to anyone working in Scotland's Third Sector. This course is all about applying a human rights and equalities first approach using the PANEL principles […]
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia
A two hour interactive online workshop providing an introduction to young onset dementia Sharing research, lived experience examples and discussions, this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of young […]
2 events,
Managing Finances for Community Led Social Enterprise
Managing Finances for Community Led Social Enterprise
Financial management within the context of community led social enterprise often requires managing a complex mix of income streams, including; traded income, grants and donations. There are also often, different […]
2 events,
FUSE (ages 16-18)
FUSE (ages 16-18)
Starts 17th January Cummings Park Centre Northfield 7pm - 8.30pm (Runs weekly, except 14th Feb. Final session 27th March) Fee: FREE This is the place to meet friends and explore […]
3 events,
Strategic Planning for Social Enterprises
Strategic Planning for Social Enterprises
Maybe you have had a considerable turnover of staff and/or board members and you want to ensure they are all aligned to your vision. Or maybe your social enterprise has […]
Book Launch – Summer e Magic Scurry
Book Launch – Summer e Magic Scurry
P5F at Riverbank Primary will be launching their book, 'Summer e Magic Scurry' at Tillydrone Library on Thursday 28th March from 1-3pm. They have been working with Doric Books CIC […]