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So Why Don’t You: December 6th with Mike and Rod
The latest programme with Mike on the Mic and Rod on the Radio bringing you all the latest from the wonderful world of volunteering, community news and good music.
New Aberdeen Charity Sets Sights on Supporting City’s Priority Neighbourhoods
A new charitable organisation, has set its sights on helping Aberdeen’s ‘Priority Neighbourhoods’ by drawing on the collective skills and networks of the local business community. All Life Chances has been created to work with existing community centres, charities...
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Help Charlie House light up the North-east with memories this Christmas
North-east charity Charlie House is calling on the local community to share cherished festive memories as part of its Christmas appeal to raise vital funds to help children live as full lives as possible. The appeal raises awareness of the importance of making...
The December 2024 edition of ACVO News is out now!
All the latest news, updates and opportunities from Aberdeen's third sector! Read the magazine now at acvo.org.uk/acvo-news/december-2024 Take a look at one of our latest films with Ten Feet Tall Theatre's Encore group. Supported by the Communities Mental Health...
HOPE Beyond the Walls: CFINE’s Project Helping Prisoners Rebuild Lives
For individuals transitioning from prison back into society, the path forward can often feel uncertain, overwhelming and fraught with challenges. To support people experiencing this, CFINE (Community Food Initiatives North East) launched the HOPE (Happily...
Why are we helping young men in financial crisis through Cash First?
This year, ACVO worked in partnership with community groups and public sector bodies across the city, to design and secure a 2 year project focussed on improving the financial situation of individuals through direct cash payments as an alternative to emergency food...
Aberdeen Science Centre reaches milestone in virtual reality project
Visitors to Aberdeen Science Centre will soon find themselves in the mouth of a shark, on top of a wind turbine, and inside a vein, thanks to the latest virtual reality (VR) technology. The centre is to introduce VR into its interactive experiences, thanks to...
Local Businesses Come Together To Create Festive Fun For Northfield Children
A group of children from Northfield Community Centre enjoyed an early festive treat yesterday evening, thanks to the generosity of Christmas tree grower, Scottish Christmas Trees at Tyrebagger (SCT Retail). Some 30 youngsters headed to Tyrebagger, located on the...
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