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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T213308
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Social Enterprise: From Foundations to Funding
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part webinar series for changemakers looking to scale their impact \nA Free Webinar for Changemakers focussing on: Beyond Grants: Building a Social Enterprise That Lasts
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/building-a-resilient-social-enterprise-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Anxiety and Resilience (Online Conflict Resolution Series)
DESCRIPTION:This online session\, ‘Anxiety and Resilience – Understanding Emotions and Coping (Online Conflict Resolution Series)’\, is designed for parents\, carers\, and professionals\, practitioners\, and volunteers working with young people and families. As part of our adapted and shorter conflict resolution series\, the session explores the experience of anxiety and fear\, helping you understand the difference between anxiety and stress and the science that underpins these emotional states. Using SCCR’s digital resources\, it also looks at what resilience really means\, emphasising that it is not a fixed trait but something we build over time through experience\, and shares practical tips and coping strategies to help strengthen it. By attending\, you’ll be able to better relate to feelings of anxiety\, explore the science behind them\, and reflect on how resilience develops and can be supported. Delivered live on Zoom by an experienced SCCR trainer\, you’ll receive all the information and joining instructions via email shortly before the session once you’ve signed up.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/anxiety-and-resilience-online-conflict-resolution-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution":MAILTO:SCCR@cyrenians.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T120000
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SUMMARY:ACVO Training: Duties and Responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees
DESCRIPTION:If you want to find out more about the duties and responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees then this is the session for you. \nA 2 hour online session led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers designed to make you more confident as a charity trustee. Whether you are a Trustee or thinking about becoming one\, you will find this helpful. \nThe session will cover the following topics; \n\nBackground to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland ) Act 2005\nWho are Charity Trustees\, and who is disqualified?\nGeneral Duties of Charity Trustees\nSpecific Duties of Charity Trustees\nRemuneration of Charity Trustees\nBreach of duty\n\nThe training also reflects on the changes in charity law brought in by the commencement of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023\, such as extension of automatic disqualification criteria\, registration of trustees and publication of accounts.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/charity-trustees-training-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ACVO Training Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACVO TSI":MAILTO:enquiries@acvo.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T213308
CREATED:20260511T094554Z
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Third Sector Communications and Media Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next Aberdeen Third Sector Communications and Media Network session with brand and strategy expert Lucy Macdonald. \nThis relaxed afternoon event will bring together people working in – or supporting – communications\, media\, storytelling and social media across Aberdeen’s third sector. \nIt’s an opportunity to hear directly from experienced professionals working across branding\, marketing and communications\, pick up practical tips on sharing your organisation’s stories and finding inspiration to bring into your own work. \n**Booking note \nPlease note we are limiting bookings to a maximum of two people per organisation to allow as many organisations as possible to take part. \nThe forum is open to anyone working in Aberdeen’s third sector who supports communications\, storytelling\, media\, marketing or social media within their organisation\, with the aim of this becoming a regular network for people in similar roles to connect and share ideas. \nGuest Speaker: Lucy Macdonald \nWe are delighted to welcome brand and strategy expert Lucy Macdonald who will provide an overview on topics such as marketing and storytelling\, alongside insights from her experience working on multi-channel\, UK-wide campaigns. \nPassionate about exploring stories of all kinds and building impactful brands\, Lucy believes in embracing bold ideas that shape into meaningful experiences. She brings extensive expertise in content marketing and events\, with a career shaped by curiosity\, creativity and collaboration. \nMeet and Connect \nAlongside the presentation\, there will be time to meet and network with others working in communications across Aberdeen’s third sector. \nWhether you manage social media channels\, write press releases\, support fundraising storytelling\, or help share your organisation’s work online\, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, learn from others and build useful connections. \nAbout the Network \nHosted by ACVO\, Aberdeen’s Third Sector Interface\, the Aberdeen Third Sector Communications and Media Network brings together people working in communications\, media\, marketing and digital roles across the local third sector. \nThe network provides a space where colleagues can learn from guest speakers\, share ideas and connect\, helping organisations to work more collaboratively to amplify the stories of Aberdeen’s communities. \nThe forum is open to anyone working in Aberdeen’s third sector who supports communications\, storytelling\, media\, marketing or social media within their organisation – whether that’s a dedicated communications role or part of a wider job such as fundraising\, development or project work. \nIf you have any questions about the event or the Aberdeen Third Sector Communications and Media Network\, please contact Andrew Davidson\, Communications Officer at ACVO\, at andrew.davidson@acvo.org.uk.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/acvo-comms-forum-june-2026/
LOCATION:CLAN Cancer Support\, CLAN House\, 120 Westburn Road\, Aberdeen\, AB25 2QA
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACVO TSI":MAILTO:enquiries@acvo.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260609T213308
CREATED:20260529T094908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T094908Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Sector Update 2026: Accounting\, Investment\, Legal
DESCRIPTION:Evelyn Partners\, Turcan Connell and Saffery have joined forces\, and we are pleased to invite you to a morning event designed specifically for leaders and trustees working within the charity sector. \nThe financial\, regulatory and technological landscape for charities is evolving rapidly. This session will bring together specialists in their fields to provide practical insights into the key developments affecting charities today. \nSpeakers and Topics: \nCharity Accounting Update for Charities\nEunice McAdam from Saffery’s Not-for-Profit team will provide an update on the changes from the 2026 Charities SORP.  The session will focus on the principal changes impacting revenue recognition and accounting for leases with some worked examples to illustrate these changes. \nInvestment Outlook for Charities\nMark Graham and Debbie Hair from Evelyn Partners’ Charities Investment Team will provide an update on global investment markets. Their session will focus on major megatrends shaping the investment landscape\, including the AI Revolution\, the bumpy energy transition and the changing world order. They will also explore how charities can invest responsibly while navigating these developments. \nLegal Update for Charities\nDavid Smith and Rose Younger from Turcan Connell’s Charity Law Team will provide an overview of what being a charity trustee involves. This session will focus on trustee duties\, board responsibilities and the value of good governance to your whole organisation. They will also provide a brief update on recent legislation that could impact your charity and lessons that can be learned from OSCR inquiries.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/charity-sector-update-2026/
LOCATION:Gordon Highlanders Museum\, St Luke's\, Viewfield Road\, Aberdeen\, AB15 7XH
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T193000
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SUMMARY:'Sleep Routines' workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of SensationALL’s neurodivergent training\, aimed mainly at parents\, but suitable for professionals as well\, we are running a series of workshops. \nOn the 15th June 2026\, we have our ‘Sleep Routines’ workshop – helping everyone rest easier. \nUnderstand why sleep can be tricky for neurodivergent people and how to create routines that support rest and calm at home. \nYou’ll explore: \n\nHow the body and brain impact sleep\nSimple ways to wind down before bed\nCreating predictable and calming routines\nReducing stress around bedtime
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/sleep-routines-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SensationALL":MAILTO:training@sensationall.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T200000
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SUMMARY:Women Carers & Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Supportive workshops for women carers navigating menopause\, blending gentle movement\, embodied self-care and seasonal wellbeing practices to build resilience\, wellbeing and emotional balance. \nWomen carers often spend so much time supporting others that their own wellbeing is pushed aside — especially during menopause\, when physical\, emotional and hormonal changes can feel overwhelming. These workshops are designed to offer a compassionate\, restorative space where women can pause\, reconnect with themselves and receive support within a welcoming community of shared experience. \nBlending somatic movement\, mindfulness\, breath work and nature-based practices\, the workshops explore how menopause and caring responsibilities affect the body\, mind and emotions. Participants are gently guided to notice patterns of stress\, tension and exhaustion while discovering practical tools that encourage resilience\, body-systems awareness and deeper self-care. Through grounding exercises\, reflective practices and creative exploration\, women are supported to reconnect with their bodies in ways that feel safe\, nurturing and empowering. \nThe workshops recognise that menopause is not simply a medical transition but also a significant life stage that can influence identity\, relationships\, energy levels and emotional wellbeing. For carers\, these changes are often intensified by the demands of supporting loved ones\, balancing responsibilities and managing limited time for rest. The sessions therefore focus on restoring balance\, creating moments of calm and helping participants develop sustainable practices they can carry into everyday life. \nNature connection forms an important part of the experience. Seasonal awareness and eco-somatic approaches encourage participants to slow down\, regulate the nervous system and to find support. By engaging with movement\, breath and sensory awareness in relation to the surrounding landscapes of presence\, women are invited to rediscover a sense of grounding\, vitality and belonging. \nEach workshop is inclusive\, accessible and gently paced\, with no previous experience required. Activities are adaptable for different abilities and energy levels\, ensuring that participants can engage in ways that honour their individual needs. The emphasis is not on performance or fitness\, but on listening to the body\, cultivating self-compassion and creating space for rest\, reflection and connection.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/women-carers-menopause/
LOCATION:H1\, Hill of Rubislaw\, Aberdeen\, AB15 6BL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Awareness (Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness combined) Training
DESCRIPTION:Join NESS’s Sensory Awareness Training\, which combines Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness training. Build your skills and confidence communicating with people living with a sensory loss. Learn what sight loss and hearing loss is. Find out about the practical and emotional impact of sight loss\, hearing loss\, Deafness and deafblindness. Explore communication and sighted guiding skills\, and the many ways that people living with sensory loss might manage their independence. Increase your knowledge\, skills and understanding of sensory loss while exploring the many ways that you can support and include people living a sensory loss. Suitable for anyone working in health and social care or in a customer facing role where you come across people with different communication needs. \nCan’t make it to this session? See the full schedule of training sessions that NESS is offering in 2026: \nBook now: 28th January 2026 Book now: 18th March 2026 Book now: 13th May 2026 Book now: 17th June 2026 Book now: 9th September 2026 Book now: 11th November 2026
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/sensory-awareness-training/
LOCATION:North East Sensory Services\, 21 John Street\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB25 1BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North East Sensory Services (NESS)":MAILTO:training@nesensoryservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T220000
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SUMMARY:The Magic of the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Psychologists\, neuroscientists\, engineers and magicians will join forces at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Thursday 18 June for The Magic of the Mind\, a free public event exploring the mysteries of the human mind. \nThe event is the flagship event of a year-long programme celebrating the 130th anniversary of the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen. Founded in 1896\, Aberdeen is home to the oldest psychology department in the UK. In collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences\, the School of Engineering and the Aberdeen Magical Society\, The Magic of the Mind will bring together more than 60 researchers\, students and performers for one of the largest public engagement events ever organised by the University of Aberdeen. \nHighlights include: \n– Live magic performances throughout the evening by the Aberdeen Magical Society\, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.\n– Interactive robots from the School of Engineering\, including robots with distinct personalities and technologies developed to support stroke rehabilitation.\n– Immersive virtual reality experiences that alter perception and sense of self.\n– Human-AI interactions that test whether you can spot-a-bot.\n– Hands-on Ouija board demonstrations revealing the psychological forces behind their seemingly supernatural movements.\n– Mind-bending visual illusions that make people appear to shrink\, grow or defy perspective.\n– Live eyewitness identification experiments demonstrating how our memories can sometimes mislead us.\n– Real-time brain activity demonstrations (EEG) led by researchers from the Institute of Medical Sciences. \nThe Magic of the Mind is family friendly and free to attend\, but advance booking is required.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/the-magic-of-the-mind/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Art Gallery\, Schoolhill\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000
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SUMMARY:'Wellbeing for Parents/Carers' workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of SensationALL’s neurodivergent training\, aimed mainly at parents\, but suitable for professionals as well\, we are running a series of workshops. \nOn the 22nd June 2026\, we have our ‘Wellbeing for Parents/Carers’ workshop – looking after yourself while caring for someone. \nSupporting someone with additional needs can be exhausting. This session will improve awareness of your own energy\, stress\, and boundaries so you can stay steady and build resilience. \nYou’ll explore: \n\nRecognising your own signs of stress\nSupporting your nervous system at home\nBuilding small routines for calm and recharge\nFeeling confident and connected in your caring role
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/wellbeing-for-parents-carers-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SensationALL":MAILTO:training@sensationall.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Emotions and Anger (Online Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:This online session\, ‘Understanding Emotions and Anger’\, introduces how emotions work\, with a focus on primary and secondary emotions\, the difference between what we feel and what we show\, and how anger develops through its cycle of trigger\, escalation\, release\, de-escalation\, and resolution. It explores anger as a normal human emotion and builds self-awareness\, offering practical tools to help identify and regulate emotions more effectively. By attending\, you’ll learn to recognise different types of emotions and where anger fits within them\, reflect on your own triggers and what may sit beneath them\, understand the anger cycle\, and develop strategies for managing and responding to emotions in a more constructive way. Delivered live on Zoom by an experienced SCCR trainer\, this introductory session requires no prior knowledge.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/understanding-emotions-and-anger-online-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution":MAILTO:SCCR@cyrenians.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T140000
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SUMMARY:UpLiFT- Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:We are LiFT (formally the Young Adult Guild) and we are coming to Aberdeen! \nIf you are aged 18-40 come along to our event in Springfield Church on the 27th of June from 11am until 2pm and get to know us better! If you want to make more Christian friends your age and engage in interesting discussion led by God’s Word\, then this is the event for you! \nSign up using the QR code on the poster. If you have anymore questions though\, please feel free to email us: YAG@churchofscotland.org.uk
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/uplift-aberdeen/
LOCATION:Springfield Church\, 185 Springfield Road\, Aberdeen\, AB15 8AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T120000
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SUMMARY:GEF’s Prime Four Races (3k and 1k) kindly sponsored by Prime Four Business Park and CNR International
DESCRIPTION:Kindly sponsored by Prime Four and CNR International \nPrime Four 3k and Kids 1k on Sunday 28th June @ Prime Four Business Park in Kingswells. \nKids 1k\, for those aged under 11 on day of race\, starts at 10am \nImmediately followed by the Adults 3k\, for those aged 11 and over on day of race\, starting at 10.30am. \nHowever\, if we receive a high volume of entries to the 3k\, we will split entrants into more than one race. Startlists will be based on predicted times\, with the fastest race taking place last. \nEntries close 6th June 2026. \nFull event info\, along with start times of additional races if required\, will be emailed to entrants by Monday 15th June.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/gef-prime-four-races/
LOCATION:Prime Four Business Park\, Kingswells\, Prime Four Business Park\, Kingswells\, Aberdeen\, AB15 8QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gathimba Edwards Foundation":MAILTO:kayleigh@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org
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