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TechFest’s EnergyXplorer Toolkit: Sparking Curiosity in Renewable Energy
Supported by Year 2 of the Just Transition PB (JTPB) Fund, TechFest’s EnergyXplorer Toolkit is empowering young minds to explore renewable energy while promoting a greener future. Aberdeen based TechFest is a charity dedicated to fostering an interest in...
North East residents asked to have their say with year 3 of the Just Transition PB Fund
Public voting for year 3 of the Just Transition PB Fund is now live in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray Local residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray have just one week left to make their voices heard in the Scottish Government’s Just Transition...
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New Aberdeen City Council budget protocol to give residents more influence over the city’s spending priorities.
We all know that Local Government spending is under severe pressure, and this was no more keenly felt in our sector than when this year’s local council budgets were set back in March. We knew that organisations and communities would be facing cuts, however...
July edition of ACVO News out now!
This month, ACVO are pleased to announce that applications for Year 2 of the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund are now live! Read ACVO News Online Now! Up to £50,000 is available for voluntary, community and third sector organisations in the city to help...
So Why Don’t You: June 30th with Nikki and Dave from Denis Law Legacy Trust
Mike welcomes Nikki and Dave from Denis Law Legacy Trust to hear more about how the organisation supports and empowers young people in the North East to be confident, capable, independent and responsible citizens within their own communities.
£1.5 million funding for green projects in the Northeast: The Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund opens for applications
Last year The Scottish Government announced the ten-year £500 million Just Transition Capital Fund to support Scotland’s Northeast economy in its Just Transition to net zero. In 2022, £1million was distributed to groups in Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire and Moray...
So Why Don’t You: June 23rd with Alyson and Sarah from RGU
Mike and Rod speak with Robert Gordon University's Alyson and Sarah about the RGU Lived Experience User Group
So Why Don’t You: June 16th with Phionna McInnes of WeToo! and Jane Russell of ACVO TSI
The latest programme with Mike on the Mic from ACVO bringing you all the latest great news from the wonderful world of volunteering and the community. With fantastic guests in the studio, Phionna from We Too! and Jane from ACVO your local third sector interface speaking about the brilliant Granite City Gathering event and how people can get involved and attend.
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