ACVO Insights 
Expert analysis, thought-provoking opinion pieces, and in-depth reflections on the issues shaping Aberdeen’s third sector from the team at ACVO TSI.
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Amy DuncanOct 16, 2024The Cash First approach forms part of the Scottish Government’s response to financial hardship and their aim to reduce the need for emergency food provision. ACVO will co-design the Cash First Project in Aberdeen alongside partner organisations
Alasdair RossOct 10, 2024Aberdeen City Council meet this Friday (11th October) to consider their Medium Term Financial Strategy which includes feedback from Phase 1 of the consultation on their budget for the 2025-2026 financial year.
Emily ShepherdOct 10, 2024Discover GREC’s Language Café: a welcoming space for migrants, refugees, and New Scots in Aberdeen to practice English, build social connections and create a sense of community.
Gette CobbanOct 4, 2024You will likely all know already about the recent launch of the Plan 24-30 to help us move forward and take the final steps towards working to #KeepThePromise.
Alasdair RossSep 10, 2024Last year, I wrote about the challenges and frustrations faced by many in Aberdeen when our city’s budget was set without sufficient public consultation. Many local organisations found themselves at crisis point when vital sources of funding from the local authority, such as the Fairer Aberdeen Fund, were potentially placed on the chopping block by Aberdeen City Council.
Gette CobbanAug 5, 2024As part of the event we held in Aberdeen Town House in June to shine a light on the work being done around The Promise locally, we launched our #KeepThePromise in Aberdeen campaign.