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Lord Provost Visit Marks Major Milestone As 100-Year Charity Reveals New Brand Identity
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Councillor Dr David Cameron, visited Aberdeen Lads Club Community Project’s (ALC) Tillydrone facility today (Wednesday, January 15th, 2025), as the charity marked a major milestone in its history - the unveiling of a new brand...
Round 2 of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund Open for Applications
The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund Round 2 is now open for Level 1 applications (£0 – £3,000). Applications will be accepted until Friday 7th February 2025, providing an opportunity for grassroots organisations in Aberdeen City to secure funding for...
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Safer Internet Day 2024 with Cybersafe Scotland: Working Together to keep North East Children Safe Online
Tuesday 6th February 2024 marks Safer Internet Day and Aberdeen based social enterprise, Cybersafe Scotland, is asking everyone in the North East to work together to help protect children online. Cybersafe Scotland has been working in partnership with Aberdeen...
The February edition of ACVO News is out now!
All the latest news, updates and highlights from the third sector in Aberdeen We are back after the winter break with our first edition of ACVO News of 2024 and we are excited to bring you the latest updates and news from and for Aberdeen’s third sector. As you may...
So Why Don’t You: February 2nd with Bea Dawkins
The latest programme with brilliant guest Bea Dawkins speaking about the superb work and volunteering at Cornhill Community Garden, Rosehill & Stockethill Community Council and the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration Aberdeen.
So Why Don’t You: January 26th with Doreen Miller from Cruse Scotland
Mike is back in the shmuFM studio speaking with Doreen Miller, Area Manager, from Cruse Scotland. Doreen discusses Cruse Scotland's bereavement support services that they offer across the country, as well as the compassionate work that their 230+ volunteers deliver to those suffering from grief.
Cash-First Project announced for Aberdeen
ACVO TSI has been successful in a bid to the Scottish Government’s Cash First Fund for a 2-year project to test a new way to help people reduce their reliance on food banks. Working in partnership with community groups and public sector bodies across the city, the...
So Why Don’t You: January 19th with Community Volunteer Ian Stones
Mike and Rod are in the shmuFM studio with Community Volunteer Ian Stones! They discuss all the latest volunteer opportunities in Aberdeen and how you can make a difference by getting involved in the community.
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