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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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Instant Neighbour Celebrates 40 Years of Community Support with a £40,000 Fundraising Goal
This year marks a significant milestone for Instant Neighbour, celebrating 40 years of unwavering support for the local community. To commemorate this remarkable achievement, Instant Neighbour is on a mission to raise £40,000 for 40 years of service! Since its...
Asthma and Allergy Foundation appoints Michael Matheson MSP as their ambassador
Scotland’s dedicated Asthma charity, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) which provides evidence-based health information, confidential advice and practical support to adults and children with asthma, their families and carers across Scotland recently launched...
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...
So Why Don’t You: September 13th with Jane and Vivienne from Touch of Love
Mike catches up with Jane Akadiri and Vivienne Amakiri from local charity Touch of Love Outreach. Discover their latest updates as well as news and updates from Aberdeen’s third sector, exciting volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in your community.
Your Voice Matters: Participate in Aberdeen City Council’s Public Consultation to Shape the 2025/26 Budget
Last year, I wrote about the challenges and frustrations faced by many in Aberdeen when our city’s budget was set without sufficient public consultation. Many local organisations found themselves at crisis point when vital sources of funding from the local...
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