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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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The March 2023 edition of ACVO News is out now!
Want to discover how charities, the voluntary sector, community organisations, social enterprises and more work to support, enrich & celebrate Aberdeen? Read the March 2023 edition of ACVO News to discover the latest from our sector - available now via our...
Aberdeen City Council Budget – the impact on The Third Sector in our city
Ahead of the Aberdeen City Council budget vote on Wednesday March 1st which could see major cuts to many vital services in the city, ACVO TSI Chief Executive, Maggie Hepburn and Chair, Paul O’Connor wrote to city Councillors to express concern about the severe...
Children’s Charity Marches Towards Their Latest Fundraising Campaign
North of Scotland charity, The Archie Foundation, is asking people of all ages and fitness levels to put their best foot forward by signing up to its Marathon March challenge. Supporters are being encouraged to run or walk a mile every day throughout March while...
CFINE Grow & Learn in Nature – Employability skills course
CFINE is running a training course to improve employability skills and gain confidence. It takes 10 weeks during which participants will be involved in activities to build routine skills and confidence towards employment. People who attend the 10 sessions (1 every...
Aberdeen Science Centre peers into the future of computing
ASC to host expert talk on the development of the digital world Aberdeen Science Centre will host a talk from an expert in cybersecurity and human-computer interaction on the growing digital presence in people’s lives and what a computerised future will look like....
Just Transition PB Fund Results Announced – Charities and Community Groups in Aberdeen Receive Share of £333,333 to Support Local Eco-Friendly Projects
Details of the local green projects awarded grants from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund in Aberdeen have been announced today. The 13 successful non-profit organisations will each receive a share of £333,333 for their...
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