Come along to find out more about the Aberdeen Cash First Network! As part of a Scottish Government Pilot - Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland - ACVO are co-designing a project alongside partner organisations, with the aim of breaking the cycle of repeated financial crises and with the hopes of […]
Held at our Belgrave Terrace premises in Rosemount, Aberdeen, this block of 5 workshops, comprises of interactive and practical sessions to help you understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will […]
Join Community Planning Aberdeen and businesses in Aberdeen to share and discuss how we build and support responsible business in our City. Community Planning Aberdeen is delighted to invite you to our 2024 Aberdeen Responsible Business Event. This year, the event will focus on the refresh of the city’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan and opportunities […]
Are you a mum under the age of 25, pregnant or going through postpartum with your baby? Come along to this Free group at Bonnymuir Green Space , Bonnymuir Center in the Rosemount area. The group is held every Tuesday from 11am- 12 pm . Come and chat with others, get support and have a […]
Understand and adapt to climate change, build your organisation’s resilience, and understand how this can support delivery of your mission. What is it? Sniffer is offering a one-day Climate Resilience Training workshop for third sector organisations. This session is open to voluntary organisations operating in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. The session will run from […]
Join us for our Annual General Meeting We would like to invite you to attend our next Annual General Meeting on Wednesday the 13th of November 2024 at Clan Cancer Support, 120 Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2QA. Our agenda for the day is as follows: (a) Welcome - Paul O Connor, ACVO Chair. (b) Apologies […]
ACVO continues to host regular and various fora to support, connect and inform the third sector. There continues to be so much change and at such a pace, that it’s often very difficult to keep up., Mental health and wellbeing is a longstanding, very regular and recurring theme. As this topic is so far reaching, […]
If you are aged between 10-25 come along to our youth group at the Rosemount Community Centre on Thursday evenings from the 7th of November 5pm-7pm. Drop in and say hello, make some new friends and socialise with others. Hot drinks and snacks will be available too. Come and play games, access services and all […]
Are you driven to create lasting, positive change? Sparking Change is an enterprise programme designed to empower residents of Aberdeen City to make a positive change in society. Open to members of the local community (not currently in work) and students (including those in part-time employment) with limited to no entrepreneurial experience, this FREE programme […]
What does Accessible Tall Ships look like? What reasonable adjustments can be made during the event to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to come and visit? We would like to invite as many stakeholders and interested parties as possible the opportunity to come together and feed into how Accessible Tall Ships might […]
Held at our Belgrave Terrace premises in Rosemount, Aberdeen, this block of 5 workshops, comprises of interactive and practical sessions to help you understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will […]
Are you a mum under the age of 25, pregnant or going through postpartum with your baby? Come along to this Free group at Bonnymuir Green Space , Bonnymuir Center in the Rosemount area. The group is held every Tuesday from 11am- 12 pm . Come and chat with others, get support and have a […]
"Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with communication and learning difficulties and the community around them – for example, teachers, health professionals, friends, public service bodies etc. Makaton is increasingly […]
Suicide Prevention is everyone’s business and there is something that we can all do in our communities to help break the stigma. The North East Suicide Prevention Team, hosted by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is delivering Introduction to Suicide Prevention training sessions in the community. The session will cover:- • Introduction to the […]
VOX Scotland is hosting an online meeting promoting mental health and wellbeing across the North East of Scotland. Bringing people together who have an interest in mental health and wellbeing, including third sector organisations, health and social care workforce, and wider public sector agencies to: - Share learning on a range of mental health and […]
Join our Sensory Awareness Training to explore the practical and emotional impact of sight loss, hearing loss, Deafness and deafblindness. Find out how you can be more confident supporting and communicating with people living with a significant sensory impairment. The training takes place in two parts, with the first part being e-learning, that you can […]
This course is for anyone working as a counsellor, therapist or mental health professional who would like to deepen their understanding of grief and loss in order to enhance their therapeutic practice. Tickets: £50 per person Book: https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/training/training-calendar/ Cruse Scotland are the nations leading experts on death, dying and bereavement. They have been supporting bereaved […]
Join us for a restful and restorative workshop at Bonnymuir Green. A collaboration between Stephanie Whitelaw and Manisha Gaikwad, fusing eco-therapeutic and yoga practice together. During the session, we'll take a gentle, 5 sense walk around the garden, explore herbs for menstrual support and end the session with a relaxing yoga nidra session. We will […]
We would love to you to this celebration. Dress Code: Evening or Cultural Wear This year marks a milestone for AWGS as we celebrate 30 remarkable years of empowering African women in Scotland and beyond. The gala will not only reflect on three decades of achievements but also pave the way for future initiatives. Here’s […]
Join Us for a night of celebration + Fundraising At The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen. Let’s come together to commemorate 40 years of making a difference in our local community. Hosted by Fred MacAuley, the event will include a delicious meal, silent auction of some unique and one of- a-kind items, raffle with exciting […]
Held at our Belgrave Terrace premises in Rosemount, Aberdeen, this block of 5 workshops, comprises of interactive and practical sessions to help you understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will […]
If you want to find out more about the duties and responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees then this is the session for you. A 2 hour session led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers designed to make you more confident as a charity trustee. The session will cover the following topics; Background to the Act […]
Digital marketing can be a cheap (or even free!) way of reaching new customers to promote what you offer and raise awareness of your business. But it can be confusing to know where to start, which social media channel to use when, and how, and also how to track if it’s making any difference. In […]
Are you a mum under the age of 25, pregnant or going through postpartum with your baby? Come along to this Free group at Bonnymuir Green Space , Bonnymuir Center in the Rosemount area. The group is held every Tuesday from 11am- 12 pm . Come and chat with others, get support and have a […]
Are you involved in donating equipment for projects in Scotland or overseas and interested to learn more about the best ways to do so? NHS Scotland and Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA) is hosting a free, interactive workshop on best practice in donations and you’re invited! We’ll be introducing the NHS's new “10 Step Guide […]
The Four Pillars LGBT Outreach Support Team (LOST) is happy to invite all LGBT+ individuals and allies for a workshop on the topic of Understanding Transgender Dementia. We will identify the potential needs of a Trans Person with a Dementia diagnosis and explore how to support them through this stage of their lives. Book a […]
"Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with communication and learning difficulties and the community around them – for example, teachers, health professionals, friends, public service bodies etc. Makaton is increasingly […]
This online training course is a valuable opportunity to explore the unique challenges of working with grieving clients who express suicidal ideation and develop key skills to help support clients. We will discuss strategies and tools to identify risk while supporting these clients in a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment. "I'm just such a burden […]
This new 3 hour online training session is designed to help individuals and organisations involved in intergenerational work, to measure and evidence the impact of this approach, upon participants, support staff and the wider community. The session explores the steps for effective evaluation, provides an overview of outcomes and indicators and then offers a range […]
If you are aged between 10-25 come along to our youth group at the Rosemount Community Centre on Thursday evenings from the 7th of November 5pm-7pm. Drop in and say hello, make some new friends and socialise with others. Hot drinks and snacks will be available too. Come and play games, access services and all […]
Calling all Egg Heads! If you don’t want to be classed as Pointless then join NESS for a fun filled quiz night. The Countdown has begun as the event takes place on Thursday 28th November 2024, arrive 6:30pm for 7:00pm start, venue Inn at the Park, 3-4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Tickets cost £40 for team […]
We’re thrilled to invite you to the FACEYOUTH Christmas Charity Ball – a night of fun to raise funds for children and youth mental health services in disadvantaged communities. 📅 Date: Saturday, 30th November 2024 📍 Location: Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport 🕰️ Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM Promotional video can be viewed here. *What […]
Following last years success Gathimba Edwards Foundation are returning to the Village Urban Resorts Hotel for their yearly Christmas Fayre, with some new additions to make it bigger and better 🙂 Bring the whole family along to meet Santa and his Elf! Kids can get their face painted for free, while parents enjoy a complimentary […]
A fun afternoon with music, carol singing, games for children and the lighting of the Christmas tree by a very special guest. Light refreshments available - please bring your own mug. The church car park is reserved for those with limited mobility. The no. 2 bus is a great way to get to there as […]
We invite you to join us at the 4Unity Hub for a special event in observance of World AIDS Day on Sunday, 1st December 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 📍 Location: 4Unity Hub 33 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BE This day is dedicated to remembering the millions of lives lost to HIV/AIDS and […]