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Finalists announced for 2024 Celebrate Aberdeen Awards
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Celebrate Aberdeen Awards, an event which recognises and celebrates the huge contribution that the third sector makes to thousands of lives across Aberdeen City and Shire. This year’s event, which returns for its...
Brain busting and thought provoking deep dive at Aberdeen Science Festival
With more than 86 billion neurons, 2.5 million gigabytes of storage and 50,000 thoughts a day, the human brain is incredible – and Aberdeen Science Festival, powered by TechFest, aims to delve even deeper into how it works. Previously known as the...
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Year 3 of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund announced
The Scottish Government has announced that the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund is to be made available for a third consecutive year to support more grassroots projects around Scotland. The fund, which is distributed in the Aberdeen by ACVO, has...
Grants of up to £2000 available for activities which alleviate social isolation and loneliness for Aberdeen sheltered housing residents
**Please note - as of Friday 19th May this fund has now closed for applications, thanks to all who applied! Look out for news of those who benefited from the fund coming soon! ACVO is delighted to announce that £14,000 has become available for sheltered housing in...
Executive Team at Grampian Housing Association strengthened with new senior appointments
The North East’s largest Registered Social Landlord, Grampian Housing Association, has announced the appointment of three new directors as it sets out on delivering a new business plan. Alexander Carle becomes Director of Asset Management while Linda Clarke becomes...
So Why Don’t You: April 14th with Fiona and Teresa from Clan Cancer Support
Mike welcomes Fiona and Teresa from Clan Cancer Support in to the shmuFM studio to hear more about the work of Clan and the impact they make in supporting people affected by cancer in our local communities.
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland partner with ThinkPR to launch Think Different Fundraiser
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland CEO, Billy Alexander, with ThinkPR CEO, Annabel Sall, and ThinkPR team In honour of the return of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Aberdeen-based PR and marketing specialist, ThinkPR, has announced a partnership with local...
The Archie Foundation calls for thrill-seekers to take on the tower
A local children’s charity is calling for brave individuals with a head for heights to take part in a special fundraising abseil down an Aberdeen landmark. The Archie Foundation, based at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, organise an annual abseil...
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