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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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Aberdeen Science Centre Chairperson search underway
Aberdeen Science Centre has launched a search for a new chair of its board. The successful candidate will provide direction and leadership to the board and should have a passion for education, in particular science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)....
ACVO News April 2023 – Out Now!
Every month, ACVO News highlights opportunities and news from the Third Sector in our city. Read ACVO News Online Now! In the April 2023 edition we bring you the latest updates from team ACVO! Our brand new Financial Healthcheck service, aimed at third sector...
TSI Scotland Network – Position Statement on Public & Third Sector Cuts and Volunteering (March 2023)
The TSI Scotland Network is a body of charities that support the third sector across Scotland. There are 32 TSIs – or Third Sector Interfaces in Scotland, one for each local authority area. TSIs also have a role in the local implementation of the national...
NHS Grampian Charity – organisation announce new name and strategic plan
Above: Lisa Duthie (Charity Lead), Dennis Robertson (Chair of NHS Grampian Charity Committee) and Caroline Hiscox (Chief Executive of NHS Grampian). Photo credit: Abermedia NHS Grampian Endowment Fund has announced its new operating name is NHS Grampian Charity, as...
The Illegal Migration Bill is “the Refugee Ban Bill” and why we must fight back
ACVO TSI have teamed up with 100 organisations across Scotland calling for the UK Gov to scrap its #RefugeeBanBill and open safe routes to refugee protection for people fleeing war and persecution. On 7 March, Home Secretary Suella Braverman introduced the Illegal...
Home-Start Aberdeen seeks new commander in chief
“Living in poverty is an exhausting and stressful experience and having someone to share concerns and anxieties with can make a world of difference.” Local family charity, Home-Start Aberdeen, is seeking a new Chief Executive this Spring as existing...
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