Our Housing Service Review volunteers evaluate council services, highlighting what works and what doesn't, with the aim of improving them for everyone. We provide training and support to help our volunteers carry out the reviews. So if you have ever thought that a service could be delivered better, why not join this group and help […]

Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK. It was intended to simplify the social security system and provide an incentive to work, but its monthly assessment and online process can seem daunting for clients and advisers alike. You do not need to be an expert […]

Become a confident & empowered safeguarding lead - gain the latest legal insights, practical tools and strategies to protect children. Suitable for staff who have a lead/designated safeguarding person role within your organisation. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the latest legislation and policies related to safeguarding and the child protection of children. You'll […]

Aberdeen Mela – One World Day will return to Aberdeen on Sunday 07 September 2025. Hosted this year at Union Terrace Gardens, the festival will celebrate cultural diversity across the North East of Scotland and beyond. With world music, dance, children’s activities and food stalls, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this vibrant […]

Got a great idea for your community but not sure how to turn it into a fundable project? This practical, fast-paced workshop is designed to help you take the next step—from early idea to a structured application ready for the JTPB (Just Transition Participatory Budgeting) Fund. We’ll help you shape your project into something that […]

This course is essential for welfare rights advisers in Scotland who want to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal effectively.  It will help you navigate the separate appeals procedures for benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland and the DWP.  Appeals at this stage are based on an error of law. The course will give you […]

This is the group for tenants and residents who want to be more involved in the housing service. It is where tenants, residents and the Council work together to ensure effective and meaningful consultation and communication takes place. Members of this group gain an understanding of Council policies and procedures. It is also a way […]

CFINE’s Lived Experience Group are hosting a public event to gather local views and experiences of the welfare/benefits system. Homemade stovies will be provided! Insights gathered from this event will contribute to creating a manifesto, designed to tackle poverty, ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Elections. The manifesto will be presented to policy makers and […]

This course focuses on the transitional issues for claimants who are moving from employment and support allowance (ESA) to universal credit (UC). It is expected that all remaining claimants in Scotland will be moved to UC under the managed migration process during 2025. Giving the right advice and support during this process can make a huge […]

The second GEF Ladies Lunch Building a brighter future for girls in Kenya and north-east Scotland Join us on Friday, 12th September 2025 at The Chester Hotel, Queen’s Road, Aberdeen where you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink to start the fun before enjoying a delicious two-course lunch and various entertainment, including music by Rhianne […]

Older people commonly do not claim all that they are entitled to. This course provides an introduction to pension credit and aims to help you with effective benefit checks to maximise income. The course covers: State pension Who is eligible for pension credit How to work out guarantee credit entitlement Claiming pension credit and how […]

Almost ready to apply to the JTPB Fund—but need help putting on the finishing touches? This supportive and practical workshop is here to help you refine your application, strengthen the sustainability of your project, and get it over the line with confidence. Whether you’re stuck on the budget, unsure about your capital request, or just […]

Almost ready to apply to the JTPB Fund—but need help putting on the finishing touches? This supportive and practical workshop is here to help you refine your application, strengthen the sustainability of your project, and get it over the line with confidence. Whether you’re stuck on the budget, unsure about your capital request, or just […]

Join our Sensory Awareness Training to boost your awareness, skills and confidence communicating with and supporting people who are living with a significant sensory impairment, that is people who are blind or partially sighted, people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind. Learn what sight loss and hearing loss is, explore communication and sighted […]

This course provides a practical and tactical look at working with people with mental health diagnoses to help secure full entitlement to benefits and avoid some of the pitfalls of the system. The course covers: Common diagnoses, symptoms, medication and side effects Barriers to people getting the right entitlement Adult disability payment in a mental […]

Envirolution is free, open to all, community-based environment festival dedicated to increasing understanding, connection, and engagement with our nature with climate-friendly initiatives to help our planet. After a successful one last year, Envirolution Aberdeen is coming back as an opening event to Climate Week North East 2025 from 20th September to 5th October 2025. From […]

🎉 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE, WIN FANTASTIC PRIZES & HAVE FUN! 🎉 Join us for our first-ever Charity Quiz Night at Foodstory! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughter, and friendly competition – all in support of a great cause! We're inviting teams of up to 4 people to come together, put their knowledge […]

Annual Aberdeen CAB quiz night and raffles. £17 per person, including food. Teams of 4-6 (can be made on the night).

With growing recognition in national strategies like Creating Hope Together and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan, there’s a renewed commitment to embedding peer support across Scotland’s mental health system. Drawing on insights from The Big Scottish Peer Support Survey, during this webinar, we’ll consider how peer support is being delivered to support mental […]