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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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Local charities to gather for The Big Help Out Volunteering Fayre
Third sector organisations across the city encourage the people of Aberdeen to come along and celebrate the city’s vibrant voluntary sector. As part of the Coronation of HM King Charles III and inspired by his life of dedicated service, Monday 8th May 2023 has been...
So Why Don’t You: April 28th with Ron Strachan Volunteer Coordinator at Aberdeen Cyrenians
Ron Strachan from Aberdeen Cyrenians joins Mike on the Mike from ACVO, your local third sector interface. With information about the tremendous work and volunteering at the Aberdeen Cyrenians, all the latest community and volunteering news. Plus top music mixed in between
Aberdeen City Council’s 2023/24 Creative Funding Scheme open for applications
Pic credit: Soundplay Projects North East and the Photographer: Geraldine Heaney The Creative Funding Scheme from Aberdeen City Council is now open for applications with the aim of facilitating cultural organisations, community groups, charities, and...
So Why Don’t You: April 21st with Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Latest news from the wonderful world of volunteering and the community with Mike on the Mike from ACVO, Rod on the Radio and Ian Stones from the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire.
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...
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