E-Bulletin

Date: 23rd October 2015 

Issue: 503 

E-Bulletin 

ACVO’s Big Aberdeen Awards 2015 

-Nominations Open 

Free Psychological Approches 

Training 

DEADLINE 30th Oct. 

I am pleased to make you aware of a new round 

of the follwoing training for those working in 

the Third Sector is being planned for 2016. 

Nominations are now open for the 2015 Big Aberdeen Aberdeen 

Awards. 

The ACVO Awards have been refreshed to reflect 2015/16 as the 

year of Big Aberdeen. Many of the familiar categories remain but 

there is greater emphasis throughout on the Big Aberdeen mission 

to encourage the City to “Connect, Collaborate, Challenge and 

Change”. 

The Awards luncheon has moved venue for improved accessibility 

and the processes for nomination and self-nominations has been 

reviewed and improved. The acknowledgement and involvement 

opportunities for Sponsors have been significantly enhanced and 

the ticket price has been kept affordable. 

Categories for this year include - Connecting and Collaborating, 

Friends of the 3rd Sector, Active Citizen, Whole Organisation, 

Emerging Social Enterprise, Established Social Enterprise, 

Fundraising Impact and Big Aberdeen. 

Closing date for nominations is 22nd December 2015 and the 

awards ceremony will be held on 29th March 2016. 

Awards Nomination Pack and Guidance (PDF) 

Awards Nomination Form (PDF) 

If you think that your organisation would benefit 

from training in this evidence based approach 

and /or you require more information, then 

please do not hesitate to contact me Susan 

Morrison on 07814 896676 or email susan. 

morrison@acvo.org.uk by no later than Friday 

30th of October 2015. 

Apologies for the short notice. 

More Information 

ACVO AGM and Meet the Team 

Monday 2nd November 

ACT Aberdeen 

Free 

ACVO would like to invite you to join us for our 

AGM on the 2nd of November. 

After the AGM we will be holding a meet the 

team session where you will be able to find out 

more about what goes on at your local TSI. 

Booking is required please RSVP to enquiries@ 

acvo.org.uk 

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ACVO News 

Community Centre’s Working Together to Make 

a Difference 

INSIDE THIS E-BULLETIN 

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ACVO NEWS 

NEWS 

FUNDING 

ACVO participated in an excellent get together of community centre’s 

from across Aberdeen which was held at the wonderful Hilton Community 

Centre. At the meeting representatives and volunteers from community 

centre’s shared information, discussed matters of common concern/ 

interest and planned work together for the good of our communities. 

ACVO, I-Connect North East, A1 Digital Solutions and Pathways provided 

presentations regarding their work, services and links with community 

centre’s. 

The meeting was an astounding success and highlighted how active and 

crucial Community Centre’s are. 

For details of future meetings please contact Paul O’ Connor MBE, Email: 

inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com / Telephone: 01224 325191 

LOCAL EVENTS 

NATIONAL EVENTS 

VACANCIES 

VOLUNTEERING 

ADVERTISING 

Fresher’s Welcome and Banquet 

Success 

ACVO were delighted to contribute at the 

Fresher’s Welcome and Banquet Fayre at the 

City of God Church/Jesus House Aberdeen. The 

Fayre welcomed current and new students to 

Aberdeen and included information regarding 

aspects such as About Aberdeen & Shire, First 

Impressions, Academic without Tears, University 

Life, Employment/HR Talk, Immigration, Helping in 

the Community and Volunteering. 

The event was a fantastic success and Atinuke (Tinu) Kudaisi from the City of God Church stated ‘the event at 

City of God was excellent. Many thanks to ACVO for the great and wonderful job that you do. The numbers of 

people and hours of volunteering are quite astounding and all at the City of God Church/Jesus House Aberdeen 

will continue to assist all we can in helping in the Aberdeen community’. 

ACVO also thanks Atinuke (Tinu) Kudaisi for her help and enthusiasm in supporting volunteering in Aberdeen. 

Further information regarding the City of God/Jesus House Aberdeen-including the church charity - is available at: 

www.cityofgod.eu and www.jesushouseaberdeen.org 

ACVO NEWS | NEWS | FUNDING | LOCAL EVENTS | NATIONAL EVENTS | VACANCIES | VOLUNTEERING 

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ACVO News 

Avenue on SHMU…...…! 

The ACVO and SHMU team welcomed the wonderful Lynda Love from 

AVENUE as this week’s special guest on the ‘So Why Don’t You….’ 

programme on SHMU-FM Community Radio-99.8FM. 

In an excellent, jam packed programme Lynda provides listeners 

with information about the important, fantastic work AVENUE are 

undertaking as the leading provider of mediation, counselling and child 

contact in Northeast Scotland. 

In this AVENUE work with everyone from children to grandparents 

and also support families and businesses through times of change, 

difficulties and conflict. Lynda further explains that whether it is family 

life or a personal situation, AVENUE have specialist mediators and 

counsellors to help people through it-helping around 1000 families 

and individuals each year towards a brighter future-AVENUE believe 

everyone has the potential to change their life. Avenue is affiliated to 

Relationships Scotland and is a registered Scottish Charity. Lynda states 

that volunteers are always very welcome at AVENUE. For instance 

volunteers help support at AVENUE Contact Centres. Full training and 

great support is provided to all volunteers. 

‘Mike on the Mic’ from ACVO, SHMU’s ‘Rod on the Radio’ and ‘Avril who does A’thing’ also pack in the latest ACVO, Third 

Sector, volunteering, community news and updates, mixed in with some good tunes and banter in between as well. 

Listen in to the full programme this Wednesday 28th October at 2.00pm (plus is also repeated Monday 2nd November at 

9.00am and if you stay up late at 2.00am Thursday 29th October!). Details also online at: www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk/ 

shmu.html and http://www.shmu.org.uk/fm/shows/so-why-dont-you. 

The ACVO and SHMU team have further great guests lined up over the next few weeks to highlight their work in the 

community and how listeners can get involved as volunteers. Remember to tune in…….. 

For more information regarding the work of and volunteering opportunities at 

AVENUE please visit: http://www.avenue-info.com / contact: tel. 01224 587571 

e aberdeen@avenue-info.com 

For full details of ACVO news and volunteering in Aberdeen please visit www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk / www.acvo.org.uk 

ACVO at Topical Topics 

ACVO were pleased to provide a talk at the 

excellent Kaimhill Topical Topics Group at Kaimhill 

Community Learning Centre. 

The group is very active and has interesting 

speakers along to speak about topics of interest 

each week. New members are also always very 

welcome to join the Topical Topics Group. 

-For more information about Kaimhill Topical 

Topics please contact Sheila Jones at e-mail: lala. 

jones@hotmail.co.uk 


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Cornerstone Camino Challenge 

NEWS 

ACVO’s own Alison Chandler, Funding and Business Planning Officer, and 

Louise Baxter, Board Member, are currenly on day 4 of Cornerstone’s 

Camino Challenge rasing money to provide valuable services to children 

and young people across Scotland who have a learning disability or other 

complex support needs. 

The classic Camino trail is a 6 day walk covering 115 km (72 miles) of 

this world famous route through the amazing landscapes of Northern 

Spain. Along the journey, the group are collecting stamps in their Camino 

Passport in order to gain a unique Compostela Certificate at the end of the 

challenge. 

You can support the Camino adventurers by making a donation to further 

support their fundraising: www.everydayhero.co.uk/event/walkthecamino 

Recovery Star Awards 

The Recovery Star Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge personal achievements 

and steps towards recovery. The event will take place on Friday 27th November between 11am - 2pm, at 

the Citadel Castlegate Aberdeen. Lunch will be provided and awards presented to successful nominees 

among an audience of friends and supporters of those in recovery. 

There are 5 categories of award and each individual can only be nominated for 1 category. Nominees should be informed 

that they have been nominated and asked if they wish to attend the event. Winners of awards will be contacted through the 

person nominating them. 

All nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday 5th November 2015 and nomination forms are available here - http:// 

goo.gl/forms/V51iUcEXUn. 

Number of Scots Dying in Winter is Indefensible, Blast Charities 

Original Article by Paul Cardwell 

http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/number-of-scots-dying-in-winter-is-indefensible-blast-charities 

Worst winter death figures in more than a decade prompt charities to demand change 

More than 4,000 Scots died last winter because their homes were too cold for them to cope, new statistics suggest. 

In the four months from December 2014 to March 2015 a total of 22,011 people died, according to the National Records of 

Scotland - just over 4,000 more than those who died in the four month period before and the four month period after. 

The extra winter deaths figure is the worst since 1999/2000 – with charities firmly blaming “cold, energy-wasting, hard-toheat 

homes” as the reason. 

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, Age Scotland, and WWF Scotland say the death toll is “indefensible” and are 

demanding Scotland’s political parties commit to improving the housing stock in order to protect the ill and vulnerable. 

“It’s indefensible that cold, hard-to-heat homes continue to leave the most vulnerable in our society at the mercy of cold 

weather each winter,” RCN Scotland’s director, Theresa Fyffe said. 


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NEWS 

Consultation on Race Equality in Scotland 

CRER and the Scottish Government invite you to take part in an online consultation survey on race equality in Scotland. 

This survey is open to all organisations and individuals who would like to contribute their views towards the development 

of the Scottish Government’s new race equality framework for Scotland. 

The new race equality framework for Scotland will set out the Scottish Government’s approach to promoting race equality 

and tackling racism and inequality between 2016 and 2030. It will be developed using evidence from a range of sources, 

including the results of this survey and other engagement activities. More information on the work being undertaken by the 

Scottish Government in partnership with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) to develop the new framework 

is available from the CRER website. 

This survey follows on from engagement activities we have organised throughout spring and summer 2015, for example our 

Community Ambassadors Programme and Strategic Action Forums. For people who have taken part in these, this survey is 

an opportunity to put forward views on a wider range of issues. However, we particularly hope that people who haven’t had 

a chance to take part in any of these activities will get involved through the consultation survey. 

You will be able to take part by completing the online consultation survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey. 

com/r/QNVWS85 

Please feel free to share this widely amongst your colleagues, networks and friends – the more people raise their voices, the 

stronger our new race equality framework for Scotland will be. 

The closing date for the survey is 25th October 2015. 

Office Space Available - Centurion Court 

Premises at Centurion Court on short term leases are available to 3rd sector organisations. Many offices are fully equipped 

with desks, chairs and workstations. Ideal opportunity for organisations with short term funding. 

Contact details are available on the brochure. 

Free Office Furniture 

Hess Limited are closing their Aberdeen Office and have offered good quality office furniture for anyone who is able to pick 

it up. 

If you are interested contact Tracy Gray on 07771977484 

Digital Inclusion and Mental Health 

Digital Inclusion is about ensuring that as many people as possible have access to and skills 

to use things like smart phones, tablets and computers, social media and the internet so they 

can participate and benefit in the new technology. 

People with poor mental health are less likely than the general population to use the internet 

and digital ways of communicating. They are less likely to have internet access at home. 

Outside the Box have just published a new set of Hints and Tips from our Digital Inclusion project to provide information 

and advice about getting online cheaply, using the internet wisely and staying safe for people with mental health problems. 

Digital Inclusion and Mental Health: Hints and Tips 


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NEWS 

SDS Resource and Training Programme 

SCLD has produced a new performance improvement resource for service providers and a 

programme of free training events for organisations wanting to use it. Progress in Personalisation 

is a self-assessment framework that helps provider organisations measure the progress they are 

making towards delivering personalised support. 

In the move towards self-directed support, this tool will not only help providers understand their 

current effectiveness, but also develop an Action Plan to help them improve. It is aimed squarely at 

supporting organisations both to identify and evidence the impact their service makes to people’s 

lives. 

Progress in Personalisation has been developed in Scotland over the last three years, with the involvement of people who 

use self-directed support and their families at the heart of its design. It was developed by SCLD, Heartfelt Ltd and Integratis 

Consulting. It has been developed to be used by adult service providers for: 

• People with learning disabilities 

• People with mental health problems 

• People with physical disabilities 

• Older people 

Progress in Personalisation comes in two formats – as a paper document, and as an Access database. The database allows 

for easier completion, action planning and tracking of progress over time. These resources are available on SCLD’s website. 

In addition, SCLD are offering a free training programme to support organisations to implement this self-assessment process 

painlessly. We will be offering a two day programme in Aberdeen on the 27th Oct 2015 and 3rd Mar 2016 

Each organisation/delegate books for both dates. On the first day you will learn how to use the framework. On the followup 

day you will address implementation issues, and learn about advanced techniques. Training will be delivered by SCLD, 

Heartfelt Ltd and Integratis Consulting. 

To book a place at our events, follow this link: http://www.scld.org.uk/scld-events/training-booking-form/ 

Poor People are Lazy Say a Worrying Number of Scots 

Original Article by Graham Martin, TFN 

http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/poor-people-are-lazy-say-a-worrying-number-of-scots 

A shocking number of Scots think poverty is caused by laziness, according to new charity research. 

Cyrenians, which published the poll, says the findings show there is still some distance to go in challenging public perceptions 

of those in need. 

More than a quarter (28%) of those polled by the anti-poverty challenge thought people were poor because they are too 

lazy to do anything about their circumstances. 

The survey was commissioned as part of Cyrenians’ newly launched Tell Your Story campaign aimed at changing how the 

public views those who are struggling. 

It found that 24% believed a lack of willpower was another contributory factor to people living in poverty. 

At the same time, the majority thought that unemployment (76%), addiction (59%) and family circumstances (56%) are 

main causes of poverty. 

Scottish people believe early intervention and working with those most at risk, along with providing more jobs, are the best 

ways to reduce poverty. 


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FUNDING 

If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO’s Funding 

and Business Planning Officer, Alison Chandler on (01224) 686054 or e-mail funding@acvo.org.uk 

Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund Extended 

Funding available for more organisations with an extended deadline 

Small to medium-sized community groups and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to act now for a fairer Scotland 

by applying to the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund. The Fund is now being opened up to organisations with an annual 

income of up to £250,000 to host a discussion and ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Eligible groups have to 

act fast though, as the extended deadline for applications is 16 November. Events should take place by 23 November and 

reports submitted by 27 November. 

Eligible costs for an event include venue hire, refreshments, interpreter, facilitator, childcare, equipment hire, travel expenses 

and promotional materials. In total, costs of £75 - £300 (or £500 for larger events) can be claimed. Constituted organisations 

with an annual income of up to £250,000 can apply, or larger organisations can apply on behalf of un-constituted groups. 

If you’d like further information about the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund, which organisations have previously been funded, 

or what has been funded in your area please contact the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund team at Voluntary Action Fund 

on 01383 620780, email us at fairerscotlandenquiries@vaf.org.uk or visit our website at http://www.voluntaryactionfund. 

org.uk/funding-and-support/fairer-scotland-engagement-fund/. 

Participatory Budget funding for work with young people in regeneration areas 

Aberdeen City Council agreed to allocate £100,000 of its 2014/15 underspend towards under 12s clubs and youth work 

in the city’s regeneration areas. Those areas are: Northfield Total Place (Middlefield Northfield Cummings Park Mastrick), 

Tillydrone, Woodside, Seaton and Torry 

A participatory budgeting process will be used for distributing this funding. This involves supporting and empowering 

citizens (in this case young people) in local communities to make decisions about how, and on what, budgets are spent on. 

Funding is available towards equipment/materials, building improvements, staffing and running costs for the following 

purposes: 

• develop activities for 12 – 25 year olds, and can include accredited and non-accredited activities for young 

people including youth democracy, youth action, sports, arts, and learning activities etc. Secondary school 

age pupils will take decisions about what activities they would like funded. This would not preclude young 

people older than school age participating in the chosen activities. 

• Under 12s clubs which support primary school age children to develop through a range of activities including 

arts and crafts, educational trips, games, sports, etc. 

Process for Allocation – “Dragon’s Den” approach 

Potential youth work providers (including existing and potential youth work providers), are invited to develop and present 

a “pitch” of what they would deliver in relation to youth work and/or under 12s work in one or more of the identified 

communities. The pitch may be for all or some of the funding available. (Similar to a Dragon’s Den approach.) 

Young people within each identified community will be invited to vote for their preferred “pitch”. 

The process may involve young people participating, whilst in their local primary and secondary schools, by viewing the 

“pitches” via “streaming” and voting via mobile devices. Such a process could allow for as many as possible of the young 

people in the local area to simultaneously select their preferred activities. 

Support for community organisations wishing to “pitch” their proposals can be provided by local Capacity Building Staff. 

Apply/More Information 


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FUNDING 

Better Breaks Fund 

£1.25m funding for short breaks projects for disabled children and young people 

Does your organisation work with disabled children and young people and their families? The Better Breaks grants 

programme for 2016 is now open for applications. Grants of up to £50,000 over 12 months are available. 

The application form and guidance notes are online here 

The deadline for applications is Noon Friday 4th December. 

About Better Breaks 

Better Breaks is part of the Short Breaks Fund, funded by Scottish Government and administered by Shared Care Scotland. 

The aim of Better Breaks is to improve the wellbeing of families with a disabled child through making more opportunities 

available to have a short break. We are particularly keen to support families whose children have disabilities and additional 

multiple support needs, because these families are likely to need a break the most. 

About short breaks 

A short break might be….. 

• an adventure holiday for a group of disabled young adults 

• holiday or afterschool play-schemes for disabled children 

• a weekly social evening for disabled teenagers to see a film or have a meal 

• family holidays in a group with others who have similar experiences 

• buddy and befriending schemes 

• weekly leisure or sports activities that involve disabled young people 

There are lots more examples on our Short Breaks Stories website: go here for inspiration. 

Who can apply? 

Third Sector organisations and community groups. We are also keen to encourage partnership applications between Third 

Sector groups and local authorities. 

Book a place on one of our free application workshops in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Falkirk or Inverness to learn how 

to make the most of your application and enjoy a networking lunch. There is more information about the workshops here 

New funding for community greenspaces – applications open 19 October 

Communities across Scotland, England and Wales will soon be able to apply for up to £12,000 for local greenspace projects 

thanks to a new grant scheme being launched with the proceeds generated from the sale of carrier bags by Tesco. It is 

anticipated that there will be two funding rounds per year over the next three years. The first funding round opens on 19 

October 2015 and will close on 30 November 2015. The scheme is open to community groups, charities and some public 

sector organisations and will fund capital improvement projects such as parks, play areas, community gardens and other 

greenspaces. The scheme is managed by environmental charity Groundwork, working in Scotland with greenspace scotland. 

More http://greenspacescotland.org.uk/get-ready-for-new-community-grant-programme.aspx 

Postcode Community Trust - Launch of Community Sports Scheme 

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to enable grassroots sports clubs and organisations in England, Scotland and Wales to 

obtain kit and equipment. 

Priority will be given to projects that are creative, far-reaching and will leave a long-term impact once completed. The 

Trust will especially welcome applications for projects that are focused on improving life for disadvantaged groups and 

encouraging their inclusion within sporting activities. 

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2015. 

http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/community-sports.htm 


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LOCAL EVENTS 

To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at 

asimpson@acvo.org.uk. 

ACVO Training Course 2015 

Below and on the next few pages are the first lot of courses we will be running in 2015. Click on the title to be taken to 

the booking information or visit: acvo.eventbrite.com. Members please note to use your discount enter your membership 

number where eventbrite asks for a promotional code. 

Charity Trustees Training 

Thursday, 29 October 2015 from 12:00 to 14:00 

£10 + Booking Fees 

Running a Charity in Aberdeen? 

Wanting to know more about being a charity trustee? 

Come along to ACVO’s Training course on Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees. 

Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover: 

Background to the Act, Who are Charity Trustees? General duties of Trustees 

Specific duties of Trustees Remuneration of Charity Trustees Breach of duty as a Charity Trustee 

Please note that lunch is not included 

Introduction to Public Relations 

Friday, 27 November 2015 from 09:30 to 16:00 

£80 + Booking Fees (15% discount for ACVO members) 

The Third Sector just like the private sector is characterised by fierce competition and in order to win new funding,, 

customers and retain the existing ones, each organisation has to distinguish itself while maintaining a positive pubic image 

from the competition 

The Introduction to Public Relations’ course is aimed at people who are looking to gain a basic understanding of how the 

media works and to glean some practical hints and tips on how to generate media coverage. You will also learn about some 

of the tools and techniques used by PR specialists to boost their clients’ public image and help them form a meaningful 

relationship with the target audience 

Introduction to Project Management 

Wednesday, 2 December 2015 from 09:30 to 16:30 


This one day training course offers an introduction to Project Management for those who have had little or no formal 

training in the subject. There are a number of processes and activities which should be undertaken to ensure successful 

outcomes from any projects (either short or long term). Additionally, there are several tools available to help achieve this. 

Many of the principles of project management are exactly the same whether your project involves just you and takes a few 

days or hundreds of people over a few years. 

Meet your Trainer – Del Redvers 

The course will be delivered by Del Redvers, Head of Sustainability for BMT Group (a global engineering consultancy). Much 

of his time is spent working with private sector company boards developing strategy and the leadership skills necessary to 

drive a successful organisation. 


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Strategy and Business Planning 

Wednesday, 9 December 2015 from 09:30 to 16:30 


LOCAL EVENTS 

Every organisation needs a strategy. The external environment is constantly changing; funding sources, competition, 

government priorities, technology and stakeholder expectations. Through it all your organisation has to steer a course to 

deliver the greatest value with limited resources. How do achieve that? Well that’s where a good strategy makes all the 

difference. 

Meet your Trainer – Del Redvers 

The course will be delivered by Del Redvers, Head of Sustainability for BMT Group (a global engineering consultancy). Much 

of his time is spent working with private sector company boards developing strategy and the leadership skills necessary to 

drive a successful organisation. He has previously worked as a management consultant but understands through experience 

the challenges of the voluntary sector. He spent 5 years as the CEO of charity and has served as a trustee and advisor on 

many charity boards. http://www.bmt.org/careers/our-people/del-redvers/ 

Creating a Fairer Scotland 

Tuesday, 27 October 2015 from 12:00 to 14:00 

The Scottish Government recently launched ‘Creating a Fairer Scotland’. 

People across the country are invited to have your say on what a fairer 

Scotland should be like and what can be done to make this a reality. The start 

of this is asking the people of Scotland what they want and need. These views 

will feed into a Fairer Scotland action plan which will set out what a more fair 

and equal Scotland will be like and how, together, we can achieve it. 

This is your opportunity to join in the significant conversations taking place, contribute your views and help shape a fairer 

Aberdeen and fairer Scotland for all. 

Please come along and over a networking lunch discuss and share views regarding aspects such as: 

• What are the issues that matter most to you? 

• What do you think needs to be done to create a fairer Scotland? 

• How can you, your organisation and community play a role in helping to shape our future? 

For further details please e-mail: Mike.Melvin@acvo.org.uk / tel:01224 686076 

To book a place: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a-fairer-scotland-tickets-18032704304 

Do you need a meeting room for your group ? Regularly or as a one-off venue? 

i-Connect North East has an accessible office and meeting room located in Aberdeen city centre, with all necessary 

facilities and wi-fi. It’s available to you for FREE! 

Contact us to book your slot! 01224 583 939 or info@i-connectnortheast.org 


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LOCAL EVENTS 

NORTH EAST JOINT SUPERVISORY SKILLS PROGRAMME 

STEPPING INTO MANAGEMENT 

What is it? 

A programme to assist first line managers from across public and third sectors in the North East of Scotland to help deliver even better 

services to local people through the way they manage people. 

This modular programme is set against the backdrop of public sector reforms and challenges. 

What are the objectives? 

The programme aims to: 

• Help participants develop their supervisory knowledge, skills and behaviours and 

• Create sustainable networks of learning and support across public and third sectors. 

Who should attend? 

The programme will benefit those who are new to supervision and management or first line managers who want to refresh their skills and 

techniques in a collaborative environment. The programme is limited to 19 places for first line managers in the public and third sectors 

in the North East. 

What does it involve? 

The programme consists of 5 modules delivered over 3 consecutive days. These modules cover the essentials of effective people 

management and are designed to provide a sound foundation for first line managers as well as an understanding of the shared challenges 

across sectors. 

How much will it cost? 

The 5 statutory organisations co-ordinating this programme have provided the funding so there is no direct cost to individuals. Any 

associated expenses incurred by participants, eg travel, overnight accommodation etc, require to be paid by the participant’s organisation. 

When is it happening? 

The next programme will take place from 17-19 November 2015 

Venue: Nelson Street Police Office, Nelson St, Aberdeen AB24 5EQ 

The programme: 

Introduction The Role of the Supervisor Tuesday 17 November 0900-0915 

Module 1 Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Managers Tuesday 17 November 0915-1215 

Module 2 Managing Performance Tuesday 17 November 1245–1600 

Module 3 Managing Change Wednesday 18 November 0900–1215 

Module 4 Managing Health and Safety Wednesday 18 November 1245 - 1600 

Module 5 

Managing a positive working environment Thursday 19 November 0900–1215 

Practical Session 

1245 - 1415 

Close Reflection/next steps Thursday 19 November 1415 - 1500 

NB Participants are required to attend all modules to complete the programme - please ensure all dates are available before applying. 

How to participate? 

Firstly, discuss the opportunity with your line manager and gain their support. A learning contract will form part of the programme so 

you can discuss support and feedback arrangements. 

If you wish to apply for a place, complete the attached form and provide a supporting statement from your manager. Send these to claire. 

spence@acvo.org.uk 

CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS Friday 30 October 2015 


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LOCAL EVENTS 

Free Psychological Approaches Training (For 3rd Sector Only) - Deadline 30th Oct 

I am pleased to make you aware of a new round of the following training for those working in the Third Sector is being 

planned for 2016. If you think that your organisation would benefit from training in this evidence based approach and /or 

you require more information, then please do not hesitate to contact me Susan Morrison on 07814 896676 or email susan. 

morrison@acvo.org.uk by no later than Friday 30th of October 2015. Apologies for the short notice. 

In 2014/15 NES (NHS Education Scotland) delivered training in an evidenced based psychological approach for five 

Third Sector organisations, with a total of 100 support workers receiving the training. Data gathered from the attendees 

demonstrated that 63% of them had no previous training in any psychological approaches. The training was well received 

by both the support workers and their clients, who found the approach acceptable and easy to use. The approach built on 

the previous relationship that the support workers had with their clients and helped to give a greater understanding of their 

clients difficulties. Focus groups were carried out for both the support workers and their clients and these demonstrated that 

the approach was being used and that the clients were gaining benefit. 

The learning outcomes are: 

1. Give an understanding of an evidence based psychological approach 

2. Learn how to identify thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how they can affect people 

3. Learn how to carry out an evidenced based psychological assessment that can be used to develop a shared 

understanding of people’s difficulties 

4. Develop a plan to work on together with service users 

The training, which is based on Chris Williams materials , was designed for those with mild to moderate depression or 

anxiety - so any organisations that work with this client group would be appropriate. 

Erasmus+ EU Funding for Adult Education and Youth - Aberdeen 

18 November 2015 

Copthorne Hotel, 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU 

Free 

This event is a partnership between Education Scotland, YouthLink Scotland and Learning Link Scotland. This is one of two 

similar peer learning events in Glasgow and Aberdeen focused on the adult education and youth strands of Erasmus+, the 

European Union funded programme for education, training, youth and sport. 

This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Erasmus+ programme and about some organisations and 

partners who have successfully secured funding for projects. Delegates will then have an opportunity to discuss projects, 

learn more about the process of applying for funding and a chance to take their first steps towards developing their own 

projects and partnerships. 

Education Scotland, in conjunction with partners, hope to offer follow up events in early 2016 to provide more practical 

support to people completing a funding application. Attendance at this peer learning event combined with other learning 

such as an application surgery, Erasmus+ webinar, MOOC or SALTO training course will together provide a good overview 

and practical support. 

This event will be held in the Copthorne Hotel, Aberdeen and will run from 10:30 to 15:00. 

How To Apply 

To register for this please complete the survey monkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M3Q6SW7 

For more information, please contact mandy.toogood@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk (youth) or catherine.hamilton@ 

educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk (adult learning) 


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“Hope in Action” 

Inspiring a culture of hope 

to build a more equal and 

peaceful world 

One World Week, part of a celebration 

throughout the UK, takes place in 

Aberdeen over three week 10 October – 31 

October 2015, and both celebrates our all 

living in one world and promotes peace, 

global justice and respect for diversity. 

Contact Nigel Dower 

email: n.dower@abdn.ac.uk. 

Sat 10 th Oct, 10.00 am - 

1.00 pm 

Cults Kirk Centre, 404 N. 

Deeside Road, Cults 

Wed 14 th October 

6.00 pm 

Elphinstone Hall, 

University of Aberdeen 

Online booking required 

Justice and Peace Group Cults Parish 

Church 

Contact: Helen Kelbie 

(h.kelbie@btinternet.com) 

Director's Cut with K.P. Jayasankar 

and Anjali Monteiro: Filmmaking in 

India 

Contact: Jill Burnett 

(jill.burnett@abdn.ac.uk) 

It is to be led by representatives from Christian Aid, 

Scottish Fair Trade Forum and Just Trading Scotland and 

will be concerned with the effects of climate change on 

small-holder farmers in the developing world.) 

Professor J.K. Jayasankar and Professor Anjali Monteiro 

have created some of the most innovative and beautiful 

documentaries in the history of Indian filmmaking. Their 

films present insightful studies that pose questions about 

the self and the other, normality and deviance. 

Sun 18 th Oct, 2.00 pm - 

5.30 pm, The Blue Lamp, 

Gallowgate. 

Free admission 

Tues 20 th Oct, 7.00 pm, 

Belmont Filmhouse. 

Free, no need to book. 

Thur 22nd Oct, 7.30 

University Chaplaincy 

(entrance at the back of the 

Chaplaincy in the evening - 

Elphinstone Road, Old 

Aberdeen) 

Friday the 23rd October 

7.00 pm (doors open 6.30 

pm) 

Kemnay Village Hall 

Saturday 24 th Oct, 7.30 pm 

Town & County Hall, Town 

House 

Sun 25 th Oct, 11.00 am, 

Aberdeen Unitarian 

Church Centre, 43A Skene 

Terrace. All welcome. 

Mon 26 th Oct, 6.00pm – 

8.00pm 

Kings College Conference 

Centre, University of 

Aberdeen campus 

November 

Aberdeen and District CND 

Contact: Jonathan Russell 

(jhamiltonrussell@hotmail.co.uk or 

tel: 01224-586435) 

Public Engagement with Research 

Unit at the University of Aberdeen 

Contact: Heather Doran 

Email: h.doran@abdn.ac.uk 

Aberdeen Interfaith Group 

‘Hope in Action’ Talk by Ruth Payne 

Contact: Caroline Cormack 

(cormacksofcults@hotmail.co.uk) 

Aberdeen and District CND 

Contact: Jonathan Russell 

(jhamiltonrussell@hotmail.co.uk or 

tel: 01224-586435) 

United Nations Association Aberdeen 

Branch and AU MUN Society 

Contact: Nigel Dower 

(n.dower@abdn.ac.uk; 

07748243005): 

Aberdeen Interfaith Group (AIFG) 

in conjunction with Aberdeen 

Unitarian Church 

Contact: Caroline Cormack 

(cormacksofcults@hotmail.co.uk) 

Aberdeen University Students 

Association. Contact: Laura Cristea 

(Environment and Ethics) 

(pres.environment@abdn.ac.uk) 

Aberdeen for a Fairer World (AFW): 

Contact: Claire Needler 

(mdec.claire@btconnect.com) 

A Peace and Justice Concert 

Peace songs and poetry, music from India, Scotland 

Eastern Europe and Romania, poetry and dance from 

Nepal, Bob Dylan Anthems 

Join some of Aberdeen’s most inspired minds for an 

evening of short talks in the PechaKucha format reflecting 

on ‘one world’ as part of One World Week. (PechaKucha 

means ‘chitchat’ in Japanese.) 

Ruth Payne will be leading a discussion with a talk on One 

World Week. The theme for One World Week this year is 

"Hope in Action - Inspiring a culture of hope to build a 

more equal and peaceful world. 

A showing of a new film 'We are Many' about the 

opposition to the Iraq war. This will be followed by a Q & 

A session with a panel which will include the local MP 

Stuart Donaldson & the Chair of Scottish CND Arthur West 

as well as Brian Carroll from the Trades Council , ARI 

Consultant, Izhar Khan & Karolin Hijazi from 

the Palestine Solidarity Campaign 

Public lectures to celebrate the 70 th Anniversary of the 

United Nations: Dame Anne Begg, Dr Nigel Dower & Mr 

Petr Augustin. (venue and refreshments courtesy of the 

Lord Provost) 

Interfaith service on the theme of “Hope in Action”. 

A panel discussion with the title “#RefugeeCrisis – 

Opportunities and challenges for host countries”. We will 

host a mix of speakers, from academic backgrounds but 

also real life first hand experiences. 

An event outwith the OWW three weeks but linked in 

theme 

Belmont Cinema 

During the autumn, Aberdeen for a Fairer World (AFW) is challenging schools to take part in the ABERDEEN’S INFOGRAPHIC 

CHALLENGE [Want to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) famous? Here’s what to do…:1. Design an infographic or 

poster. 2. Send it to montgomerydec@btconnect.com. 3. We’ll display them on our website and send you a certificate for 

participating.] for further details contact: Claire Needler (mdec.claire@btconnect.com) 

OWW 2015 in Aberdeen marks our gratitude to John Forster who sadly died on 7 th July 2014 and whose great 

enthusiasm and commitment lay behind the revival of Aberdeen’s contribution to OWW in the last four years 


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United Nations Association Aberdeen Branch 

& Aberdeen University Model United Nations (MUN) Society 

‘The Challenges facing the United Nations’ 

As the United Nations, founded on 24 th October 1945, celebrates its 70 th Birthday, it 

also faces many challenges. Having recently committed itself to the new Global Goals for 

Sustainable Development (or STGs), how can it play its part in achieving a world that is free 

from extreme poverty and truly sustainable in the face of climate change? How can it tackle 

the grave challenges to international security? How can it be reformed to be more effective? 

Come and hear three speakers offer their reflections. 

Dame Anne Begg, formerly MP for Aberdeen South 

Dr Nigel Dower, Chair, United Nation Association Aberdeen Branch 

Mr Petr Augustin & Ms Joanna Sztandera, Committee Members, Aberdeen 

University Model United Nations (MUN) Society 

7.30 pm, Saturday 24 th October, 2015 

Town & County Hall, Town House 

(Venue and refreshments kindly donated by the Aberdeen City Council in support of the 

event) 

Contact: Nigel Dower, Chair, UNA Aberdeen Branch: n.dower@abdn.ac.uk; 

01224702715. 


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Aberdeen Multicultural Centre 

Health and Wellbeing Day 

11 am – 1 pm on Saturday 24 th October 2015 

Come and join us for a cup of tea, a biscuit and a chat 

AND get a 

FREE Health Check 

Including: 

Blood Pressure Test 

BMI Measurement 

Lifestyle advice 

You can also find out how to 

Venue address: 

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre 

427 George Street 

Aberdeen 

Access local health services 

Get involved in NHS Grampian’s 

new Multicultural Health and 

Wellbeing Forum 

Tell us your views about the future 

of Health and Social Care Services 

Find out about volunteering and 

other opportunities at Aberdeen 

Multicultural Centre 


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Active Healthy Torry 

Open Day 

Monday 26th October 10am - 2pm 

Torry Youth & Leisure Centre, Oscar Road 

Information stalls, refreshments & prize draw 

FREE taster sessions for all ages & abilities 

Active Ageing 

Community Learning 

Smoking Cessation 

Walking Football 

Strength & Balance 

65+ Functional Fitness MOT 

Must be booked in advance 

Active Schools 

Health Walks 

Table Tennis 

Pre School Football 

CFINE 

Book Swimming Lessons 

and much more 

For more information contact 

Paula Bisset on 01224 577738 

sportaberdeen.co.uk 

Sport Aberdeen is registered in 

Scotland as a charity, no SC040973 


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Demystifying the Forensic Psychiatrist and Their Role in the 

Criminal Justice System 

5.45pm on Thursday 29th October 2015 

Room H230, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Robert Gordon University, 

Garthdee, Aberdeen 

Free car parks available 

Speaker: Dr Daniel Bennett, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Clinical Research Centre, Royal Cornhill 

Hospital 

Discussion will include work in the Secure Estate in Scotland, the focus of Court reports and some 

illustrative cases about some of the complexities involved. 

Members and non-members alike are welcome. 

Solicitors & Advocates, Police and Social Workers and other professions may claim CPD time for 

attendance at SASO lectures - registration at the event will be required. 

The COSTA Coffee Shop is open in the Sir Ian Wood Building until 10pm. 

Please communicate any enquiries regarding the presentation or SASO in general to: 

Isobel Townsend / Nicola Youngson, Branch Secretaries 

Tel: 01224 263215 / 263237 E-mail: i.townsend@rgu.ac.uk / n.j.youngson@rgu.ac.uk 

Mental Health Awareness 

Tuesday 10th November from 10.00am to 4.00pm 

Flycup, Unit 2, Advertising House, Burghmuir Circle, Blackhall Industrial Estate, Inverurie, 

Aberdeenshire, AB51 4FS 

Teas will be served from 9.30 and a light lunch will be provided. 

The course will cover: 

• Depression 

• Bi-polar 

• ADD/ADHD 

• Schizophrenia 

• Anxiety 

• OCD 

• Panic Attacks 

• Plus some others. 

The cost of the course is £100 plus VAT pp, this will help us cover the costs of the course/venue/ 

refreshments. 

For more information or to book a place please contact Laura Craig, Senior Advice Co-ordinator, laura. 

craig@gordonrural.org.uk 


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The healthWorks Project 

Do you work with adults? 

Do you want to know about the link between health and 

work? 

Do you want to be able to support people to connect with 

the right local services to help stay in, return to or find 

work? 

NHS Grampian offer free, face to face 

group training, which is tailored to 

your organisations needs and 

delivered locally, by an experienced 

Occupational Therapist. 

To arrange a training session for your staff and organisation just 

email: nhsg.healthworks@nhs.net 

Alternatively, to discuss any 

of the content, aims or 

objectives of the training, 

please contact the Trainer 

Juliet McBean directly via 

email: julietmcbean@nhs.net 

or mobile 07584386187. 


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Mental Health Training Audit - Workshop 

19th November 2015, 9:30 till 12pm 

Following on from the Mental Health Training Audit e-survey undertaken this summer, the Aberdeen City Mental Health 

Partnership would like to invite you to attend a follow up Mental Health Training Audit Workshop on 19 November 2015, 

from 9.30 am - 12 noon at the Fire Station at North Anderson Drive. 

The purpose of the event is to develop a more comprehensive picture by collecting information about the training your 

organisation delvers or that you are aware of currently taking place in Aberdeen city. 

This information will help to provide the Aberdeen City Mental Health Partnership with a strategic understanding of current 

activity across the city, including gaps and opportunities and will inform planning around future training requirements. 

As per the e-survey, the workshop will centre around the following four Mental Health and Wellbeing themes 

1. Reducing suicide and self harm 

2. Reducing mental ill health 

3. Improving mental wellbeing 

4. Increasing quality of life 

Please note that booking for this event is essential. If you would like to book a place, or would like any further information, 

please contact Anna Britain anna.britain@nhs.net by Thursday 12 November 2015. 

Red Cross First Aid for Carers 

Health Village - Frederick Street Aberdeen 

Monday 9th November 2015 11-12.30pm 

Monday 23rd November 2015 11-12.30pm 

Monday 30th November 2015 11-12.30pm 

Monday 16th November 2015 11.12.30pm 

Thursday 26th November 2015 11-12.30pm 

Carers and their cared for are welcome to the above dates 

Coffee/Tea can be purchased from the Aroma Café at taken over to CarersPoint 

Please contact me or come along! 

Judith Watt - Carers Point Co-Ordinator Judith.Watt@vsa.org.uk Tel 01224 212021 07803247417 

Shaping the work of your Human Rights Commission 

The Scottish Human Rights Commission would like to invite you to attend an event 

that will help shape our work over the next four years. 

The event will be held at Skene House Conference Suites, 96 Rosemount Viaduct, 

Aberdeen, AB25 1NX on Tuesday 3rd November 2015 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. 

Refreshments will be available from 10:00am. 

At the event we will discuss: 

• the Commission’s role and powers; 

• what we have achieved so far, including progress on Scotland’s National Action Plan on Human Rights; 

• what the focus of the Commission’s future work should be. 

If you are interested in attending, please register using EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-human-rightscommission-strategic-plan-consultation-aberdeen-tickets-18860296655 

Alternatively you can call the Commission office on 0131 240 2989. 

Please let us know if you have any dietary, access or support requirements so that we can arrange for these in advance. 


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Would you like information on 

YOUR Club or Organisation seen in 

1500 City outlets each day in 2016 ?? 

Is your Answer - YES ???? 

You can get a 4 cm x 5 cm Advert in the 

2016 Aberdeen Sports Council Calendar 

for ONLY £ 100.00 

( Your Group will receive 100 Calendars for your own use ) 

Send your Art Work ( B & W ) – 

As soon as possible, please – first come…first served ! 

and Cheque for £ 100.00 made payable to – 

Aberdeen Sports Council 

to 

The Treasurer Aberdeen Sports Council 

126 Osborne Place Aberdeen AB25 2DU 

Further information is available from 

Aberdeen Sports Council Vice Chairman – Dave McDonald 

07866 910 865 info@aberdeensportscouncil.com 


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North East Regional Network Lunch: ‘Everyone Should be a Fundraiser, Even the 

CO’ 

Thursday, 19 November 2015 from 12:00 to 14:00 

Inspire Building, Beach Blvd, AB24 5HP 

£15 

Speaker: David Cunningham, Chair, IOF Scotland and CEO, The Archie Foundation 

Led by: Pat Armstrong, Chief Executive, ACOSVO 

Regional Network events are an opportunity to informally meet your local network for discussions in a relaxed and confidential 

space. 

Programme: 

12.00 Arrival, tea / coffee 12.10 Introductions 

12.20 Presentation: ‘’Everyone Should be a Fundraiser, Even the CO’’ 12.35 - 13.00 Questions and discussions 

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch / Good Practice Sharing / Next Meeting Plans 

This will be an opportunity for informal networking, continuing discussions and a chance to promote the work of your 

organisation. 

There will also be the chance to share experiences and build new networks across sub-sectors, discussing the main issues 

that Chief Officers are dealing with and how a local network of Chief Officers/Senior Managers could be of benefit through 

peer support and good practice sharing. 

14.00 Close 

Scottish Human Rights Commission Strategic 

Plan Consultation 

Tuesday, 3 November 2015 from 10:30 to 13:30 

Skene House Conference Suites 

The Scottish Human Rights Commission invite you to attend an event to 

help us decide on our priorities over the next four years. We are inviting 

a range of groups and organisations from across the North East to help 

us form our Strategic Plan, 2016-2020. 

We will discuss: 

• the Commission’s role and powers; 

• what we have achieved so far, including progress on Scotland’s National Action Plan on human rights; 

• where the Commission should focus our efforts in the future; 

• how the Commission could work well with communities across Scotland. 

Refreshments and Registration will be available from 10am. 

Please let us know if you have any accessiblity requirements - for example wheelchair access/hearing aid loop etc - in your 

booking. Please also let us know if you have any special dietary requests. 

If you have any additional requirements which you would like to discuss with us in more detail, please call the Commission 

office on 0131 240 2989 or email Kate Hogarth at Kate.hogarth@scottishhumanrights.com 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-human-rights-commission-strategic-plan-consultation-aberdeentickets-18860296655 


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Aberdeen Team 

CHRISTMAS 

COFFEE MORNING 

at 

Rubislaw Church Centre 

1 Beaconsfield Place 

Aberdeen 

on 

Saturday 7 th November 2015 

10am to 12 noon 

Home Bakes – Bottle Stall 

Chocolate Tombola - 

Christmas Cards - Books 

Prize Draw Raffle 

£2.50 adults and £1.50 children 

We are an independent Scottish charity, offering bereavement support to people 

throughout Scotland, including Children & Young People. 

To access our services, or to find out more about what help is available, 

please call our HELPINE on 0845 600 2227 or visit www.crusescotland.org.uk 

Registered Charity No: SC031600 


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Our 2015 book advent 

Do you have 

children’s books 

to spare? 

Home-Start 

Aberdeen 

Following its success last year, Home-Start 

Aberdeen will again be organising a book 

advent for the families we support. 

The book advent encourages parents to 

read a ‘new’ book with their children in 

the 25 days leading up to Christmas. 

Reading together is a wonderful way to 

encourage families to bond, as well as 

helping with literacy, communication 

and imaginative skills. 

If you have any unwanted 

children’s books that are in 

good condition, please pass 

them onto us. Last year we 

wrapped over 2025 books so 

that more than 80 families we 

support could participate in 

this positive project. 

Books can be dropped off 

at ASDA at the Beach and the 

Home-Start Aberdeen charity shop 

at 101 George Street 

(across from John Lewis) 

Closing date for book collection 

is 11th November 2015 


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For just one night 

Hazlehead 

Central Nursery 

Hazledene Road 

Aberdeen, AB15 8LD 

12 Nov 2015 

Swap your bed for a sleeping bag and help give 

Homeless young people a future 

To Join 

Us visit Aberdeen 

sleep-out.org.uk 

Foyer is a registered Scottish Charity No SCO23655 

www.aberdeenfoyer.com 


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ABERDEEN 

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen & 

The Music Department, University of Aberdeen 

Invite you to join them for 

A CHARITY CONCERT 

in aid of two Charities our Rotary Club is supporting 

Shelterbox and Sirumalargal 

Monday 16 th November, 2015 

7.30 pm Elphinstone Hall, Old Aberdeen 

Students from the Music Department and others will perform 

a variety of classical and popular pieces 

Pieces will include works by Beethoven and Liszt (piano), Evelyn Glennie (Marimba) and Makye 

Nas (Piano Duet), and for Accordion and Jazz vocalist 

Tickets: £15; £7.50 for University Students and young people (including after the concert light 

refreshments and a chance to meet the student performers) 

Please contact John Taylor (Treasurer, Rotary Club of Aberdeen) for tickets (cheques payable to the 

‘Rotary Club of Aberdeen’) 8, Cairnlee Avenue East, Cults, AB15 9NH (johnmcd.taylor@btinternet. 

com). Some tickets will also be available at the Music Department Office, MacRobert Building, 

University of Aberdeen). 

ShelterBox 

ShelterBox is an independent UK charity which receives 

support from an international network of Rotary Clubs. It 

provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support 

communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster 

and humanitarian crisis. 

If there are families in need of emergency shelter, 

ShelterBox does everything it can to help them rebuild 

their lives. 

It provides ShelterBoxes, which include items such as a 

disaster relief tent, cooking utensils, mosquito nets and 

water purification equipment. 

http://www.shelterbox.org/ 

Sirumalargal 

Sirumalargal (meaning “little flowers” in Tamil) is 

a Scottish charity that has been established for the 

advancement of education for impoverished children 

in rural Tamilnadu, South India. 

Objectives: 

• advancement of education 

• advancement of citizenship and 

community development 

• promotion of equality and diversity 

https://sirumalargal.wordpress.com/ 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: 

Nigel Dower (President); n.dower@abdn.ac.uk; or 

Bruce Drummond (Fundraising Convener), brucedrummond@hotmail.co.uk 


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Silver City Surfers 

You are invited to come along to Mastrick Community Centre on Thursdays from 

1pm to 3 pm for coffee, cake and chat and see if Silver City Surfers can help you with your 

hudl, Samsung, iPad, laptop or computer. For 65+ 

Would you or somebody you know like to come along and have a chat with Silver City Surfers 

at Satrosphere on Wednesdays 2.30 - 4.30pm If you live locally and are 65+ come 

along and try out some equipment with our friendly and patient tutors. 

Complete beginners welcome. You can also bring along your own devices. 

For more details, call Suzanne on 07519958293 

Reaching Out: Going Local Project 

The Third Sector: Assessing the Risks, Creating Solutions 

Thursday 19 November 

Burness Paull’s Aberdeen Office, 1 Union Wynd 

This conference will look at some of the key areas of legal risk facing organisations in Scotland’s third sector. We will focus 

on raising awareness of key risks in what is an increasingly complex legal environment, and explore how these risks can be 

mitigated in order to achieve positive outcomes and greater resilience for third sector organisations. 

Setting the scene 

Stephen Phillips, head of our Third Sector team, will outline some of the wider issues and trends affecting the third sector. 

Targeted regulation 

The closure of Kids Company has attracted widespread media attention - with much being said about the regulation of 

charities. We will take a look at the latest detail on OSCR’s proposals for targeted regulation and consider the impact of these 

in the context of a charity facing a difficult situation. 

Charity trading 

Trading is often an important source of funding for third sector organisations yet there is still a fairly widely-held view that 

“charities do not trade”. This session will focus on principles of charity law in relation to charity trading and when a trading 

subsidiary might be required. 

Employment update 

There have been a number of key developments in discrimination law that third sector employers need to be aware of. 

This session will provide an overview of those developments - including case law around obesity and type 2 diabetes, 

developments on race, age and philosophical belief cases. 

Health and safety update 

In a sector where funding works hand in glove with reputation, the consequences of failure to deal with health and safety 

risk effectively can be extreme. This session considers the duties of directors and senior managers, potential for criminal 

liability and the resultant costs including the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Fee For Intervention’, and the approach to 

sentencing of third sector bodies. 

Who should attend: Those involved in the management or governance of third sector organisations, including support 

agencies and consultants who work in this sector. 

Please contact Elaine Creamer on +44 (0)131 473 6181 or email elaine.creamer@burnesspaull.com 

http://sites.burness.vuturevx.com/1/200/october-2015/3rd-sector-conf-nov-2015-nwb-version.asp?sid=fcddda2d-578e- 

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To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at 

asimpson@acvo.org.uk. 

courtesy of the Keep Calm-o-Matic 

Confronting Hate 

Promoting Equality 

Presented by BME Equality Workers Forum 

Please note this Event is open to all Health & Social and Children and Families Employees, 

therefore we invite you to come. 

On Wednesday 11 th November 2015 at Council Chamber, 

City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh 

9.00am 

9.15am 

Registration 

Opening of Event - Michelle Miller, Chief Social Work Officer, Edinburgh 

Brief introduction and Welcome from BME Equality Workers Forum. Anita Bhatnagar, Social 

Worker, Royal Victoria Hospital, Heath & Social Care and John Kerr, Learning & 

Development Advisor, Workforce Planning and Development. 

9.30am 

10:30am 

10:45am 

11:30am 

12:30pm 

'Challenges in Regulating Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Racism (RADAR Project)' Dr Katerina 

Strani and Eloisa Monteoliva, Herriot- Watt University 

Morning Coffee/Tea Break 

'Working Together to Tackle Hate Crime in Edinburgh' PC Simon Daley and Inspector Tom 

Galbraith, Police Scotland 

'Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Young People’s Experiences and Perspectives of 

Safety' Brandi Lee Lough Dennell, Assistant Policy Director, LGBT Youth Scotland. 

Lunch 

1:30pm 

2:30pm 

3:15pm 

'Supporting and Protecting People at Risk of Forced Marriage' Kate Fennell, 

Adult Protection Lead Officer, City of Edinburgh Council 

'Bright Choices Project' Mitra Rostami and Nicole Currie of Sacro 

Bright Choices, Edinburgh 

Afternoon Break 

HATE 

3:30pm 

4:15pm 

'The ADAPT Toolkit: An Intervention to prevent and respond to racist incidents and hate 

crime' Jeannie Felsinger, Author of ADAPT (Anti-Discriminatory Awareness Practice 

Training) and Dr. Carmen-Maria Fyfe, Psychology Lecturer, School of Applied Social 

Studies, The Robert Gordon University, 

Closing and Reflection – John Kerr, Learning & Development Advisor, Workforce Planning 

and Development. 

BME Equality Workers Forum & Forthcoming Meetings – Luna Abushaibeh, Professional 

Advisor, Children & Family Social Care Direct 

4:30pm Finish There will be an opportunity for questions after each speaker. 

Booking Required: CEC employees can book via myHR (search for HSC0340). 

Non-CEC employees should contact Barry Fell on barry.fell@edinburgh.gov.uk and 

detail name, job title, workplace and email address. 


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To advertise a job in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at asimpson@ 

acvo.org.uk. Please note that there is a charge see back page for more details. Job adverts are also posted on our 

website - http://acvo.org.uk/about/vacancies/ 

Partnership Development Officer 

ACVO TSI exists to involve, represent, support, develop and advocate on 

behalf of the third sector in Aberdeen City. We are looking for a Partnership 

Development Officer to help us with this goal. 

This post will focus on the following workstreams: 

• Supporting the continuation and development of the HIF funded project in Lower Deeside in implementing phase 2. 

• Working on the implementation and development of dementia friendly initiatives through the Project 300 Initiative 

in liaison with line manager over LCT/JOAPG (Life Changes Trust/Joint Old Age Psychiatry Group) requirements 

• Being the principle ACVO link with Saltire Ambassadors and the Aberdeen Culture Network and part of the ACVO 

LP Team supporting the Learning Partnerships in the city. 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Develop collaborative working and information-sharing across the sector and internally, as opportunities arise within 

the context of the role, identifying relevant relationships to follow through in terms of engagement and development 

via, meetings, events, ACVO Resource files for sector (ACVO Website), ACVO Bulletin and all appropriate channels 

• Support and encourage collaboration and discussion amongst identified TS & CF Partners, CHP Public Health Team, 

Neighbourhood Health Improvement Officers and ACC Community Capacity Building Officer Networks 

• Actively participate and feedback at Team Meetings, contribute to internal resources such as website, social media 

needs and internal staff development in supporting cohesive staff relations. 

For further information or to apply please visit: http://acvo.org.uk/partnership-development-officer/ 

Closing date: 23rd October 2015 

Support & Advocacy Worker 

Hours: 1 full time post at 35 hours a week full time or 2 part-time posts at 25 hours 

and 10 hours 

Salary: £27,303 pro rata (Dependent on working pattern) 

Closing Date: 6th November 2015 

The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with 

the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence. 

Given this is a new post the needs and demands of the post may change as the post develops, in line with local need and in 

response to evaluation findings. 

Application notes: 

• These posts are funded by the Scottish Government until March 2018 

• Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 

• The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check 

Application Pack 

Please note that we do not accept CVs. 

We look forward to receiving your application. In the meantime, if you have any queries please contact us 01224 590932 


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Co-ordinator 

£20,361 – £24,703 based on experience 

35 hours per week 

A job share would be considered* 

Home-Start 

Aberdeen 

We are looking for a highly motivated person to work as part 

of a team based in our city centre office, working city wide 

recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. 

Our volunteers offer emotional and practical support for 

families with at least one child under five across the city. 

Home-Start promotes positive parenting and works to support 

parents to provide the best start in life for their children. 

1A Alford Place 

Aberdeen AB10 1YD 

T 01224 693545 

www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk 

Parenting experience and an understanding of the needs 

of families is essential. The applicant must be a car driver 

and have regular use of the vehicle. 

Experience of working with volunteers an advantage. 

For a full job specification and how to apply visit our website: 

www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk 

For more information call us on 01224 693545 or 

email admin@homestartaberdeen.org.uk 

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2015 

Interview date: Thursday 12th November 2015. 

This is initially a 1 year post funded by 

Aberdeen City Council, Early Years Change Fund. 

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 

This post is subject to an enhanced PVG check. 

Charity no SC012942 


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Substance Use Worker 

Full and Part Time 

Salary range: £23,464-£25,973 pro rata 

DA are looking for full and part time substance use workers to join the Aberdeen Community 

Rehabilitation and Recovery service and Direct Access teams, helping us to deliver person centred, 

effective services to those affected by alcohol or drugs across Aberdeen. 

You may have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, social work, Counselling, or other related fields. We want 

people who can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of those affected by alcohol or drug use. Ideally, 

you will have had experience of working with substance users and knowledge of effective interventions. 

PVG membership is essential for this post. 

How to apply: 

To request an application pack, please contact Annie Denham, hr@drugsaction.co.uk 

Informal enquiries are welcomed by contacting Annie Denham on 01224 577120 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd November 2015 

Website: www.drugsaction.co.uk 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrugsActionServices?fref=nf 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrugsAction 

Service Manager 

Aberdeen City: £25,103 plus benefits 

Do you come to work with a smile on your face? 

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for: 

Honest - Forthright - Goals Oriented - Good Communicator - Strong Values - Passionate - Person Centred - Empowered - 

Flexible - Reliable - Committed - Ambitious - Inclusive - Self Motivated - Creative 

This is a great new opportunity to lead our services in Aberdeen City. You will hold a Registered Managers Award/SVQ 4 

or be working towards it with experience of working with Local Authorities and other stakeholders. You will be joining a 

rapidly expanding social care provider that is determined to put people at the heart of all decision making. We want you to 

make a real difference. 

If any of this reads like it might be you, then we really must talk. 

For an informal chat please call Lorna Barenburg on 07557 868881 or visit our site and complete an online application form 

www.latestvacancies.com/real-life-options 

Closing date for applications: 6th November 2015, interviews week of the 16th of November 2015 

Real Life Options is a charity engaged in the lives of over 1,800 people with learning disability, autism or other support needs. 

With experience gained over 20 years, we have grown to employ 2,200 staff across England, Scotland and Wales. We deliver 

services to over 60 major local authority contracts and have a turnover of approximately £50m. 

www.reallifeoptions.org 


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Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA) is a voluntary agency providing an 

independent advocacy service for people who use health and social care 

services in Aberdeen City. Advocacy helps people to have more control 

over their lives, to actively participate in decision making and to have a 

greater say in the services they receive. 

ASA has been awarded funding from The Scottish Government to provide 

information and independent advocacy to people with mental health issues 

considering using self-directed support to help maximise choice, self 

direction and independent living. We are seeking to employ an 

ADVOCACY WORKER – SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT 

Full-time (35hrs/wk) – salary £22,008 + 5% pension 

Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as a commitment to equal opportunities and to the empowerment of 

individuals and groups. Demonstrable experience of working alongside people with mental health issues in a relevant setting 

is essential. Education to degree level or equivalent is highly desirable. The worker’s role would be to provide information, 

support and advocacy to people wishing to use SDS as a means of achieving their goals and to maximise the control they 

have over the services they receive. S/he would stand along side the person assisting them to be better informed and fully 

aware of the choices available to them and in greater control of their lives. 

ASA is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. 

The post is for three years initially. 

For further information and an application pack, please contact 

Advocacy Service Aberdeen, Aberdeen Business Centre, Willowbank Road, Aberdeen AB11 6YG 

Email asa@advocacy.org.uk Tel/Fax 01224 332314 

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 2015 

Domestic Abuse Case Worker 

37 Hours-£23,198. Fixed term July 2019 

An opportunity has arisen within our Grampian Women’s Pathway from Abuse project. Working with our partner organisation 

Pathways, the project provides a holistic package of support to women across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our aim is to 

improve women’s safety in their homes and to provide specialist emotional & practical support to move on from the abuse 

they have experienced. 

Please contact Sandra Ingram for further information and an application pack: 

Sandra.Ingram@grampianwomensaid.com. 

Or telephone: 01224 593381 

Alternatively an application pack can be downloaded from www.grampian-womens-aid.com 

Closing date – 30th October 2015 

This role is subject to PVG scheme checks. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational 

Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) 


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Job Vacancy 

Full Time Picture Framing Workshop Co-ordinator 

Salary £15,630—£17,584 

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care organisation that provides 

support to people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, 

acquired brain injuries, addictions, those involved in the criminal justice 

system and people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. 

Rosies Social Enterprises is part of 

the charity Turning Point Scotland. 

We provide vocational training, 

support and work experience for 

people who have mental health 

issues and those who have an 

acquired brain injury. We operate 

as professional businesses and our 

trading activities provide income 

which supplements the funding that 

is provided through our 

commissioners. 

CURRENT VACANCY 

Workshop Co-ordinator Ref ABMH/15/06 

We are looking to recruit a full-time Workshop Co-ordinator to oversee 

our retail outlet and co-ordinate our lively picture framing workshop 

in the centre of Aberdeen. Supporting a team of talented 

service users to provide a high-quality picture framing service to our 

valued customers, this challenging but rewarding role would suit a 

recently-graduated art student or someone with a background in art 

and design or retail. 

To apply online, please visit our website 

www.turningpointscotland.com or contact Denise Hutton by email 

denisehutton@turningpointscotland.com or by telephone on 01224 

575196 for an application pack. 

Closing date for applications Friday 23rd October 2015 @ 5pm 

A REGISTERED SCOTLAND CHARITY NO SC028827 


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Social Pedagogy in Practice 

A Vibrant place to Live 

An Inspiring place to Learn 

A Fulfilling place to Work 

VACANCIES FOR SENIOR PRACTITIONERS 

VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYED OPPORTUNITIES 

At Camphill School Aberdeen we currently have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join 

us as we grow and adapt to the increasing need for the care, education and support we provide. We 

are vibrant and forward thinking yet retain many of the traditional Camphill values and ethos. 

Camphill School Aberdeen works to create a community where children and adults feel a sense of 

belonging, support and personal growth. A place where there is an inclusive, lifelong learning culture 

with an integrated approach to health, education and care. 

Do you have: 

 

 

 

Experience of working with children, teenagers and young adults with additional support 

needs 

The ability to work as part of a team 

Any prior experience would be welcome but is not essential as full training will be 

provided. You must however be willing to undertake relevant training 

We offer: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent contracts 

Comprehensive support packages, 

40 hours per week on a 52 week basis, 32 days of paid holidays at an hourly rate of around 

£10 if salaried. 

Career development including relevant SVQ and study opportunities in collaboration with 

Robert Gordon University 

Security, 75 years here and here to stay 

Possibilities to live onsite if vocational 

Work, live and learn with fantastic and inspiring people 

The closing date for this application is: 30 th of October 2015. 

For further information or an application form, please contact 

Central Office, Murtle Estate, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9EP 

Email: recruitment@crss.org.uk 

Phone: 01224 867935 

www.camphillschool.org.uk 

A Charity No SCO15588 


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VOLUNTEERING 

If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more about involving volunteers in your organisation please 

contact the volunteer’s centre on 01224 686076/77 or email volunteer@acvo.org.uk. A full range of opportunities 

are also available on the website www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk 

LATEST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN 

ABERDEEN INCLUDE: 

Scottish Children’s Book Awards Volunteers: 

The Scottish Children’s Book Awards is Scotland’s largest children’s book award and is voted for entirely by young people 

across the country. Aberdeen City Libraries is hosting events at the Beach Ballroom during November 2015 for schools 

featuring the authors shortlisted for the Scottish Children’s Book Awards on: 

•Tuesday 17th November 2015 8:30am – 12 Noon 

•Wednesday 25th November 2015 8.30am – 12 noon 

There are opportunities to volunteer on either one or both of these days. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a 

difference. You will play a crucial role in communicating with the children, young people and adults during these events 

based at the Beach Ballroom. Duties include: •Meeting and greeting children, young people and adults •Completion of the 

register of attendance for the event •Providing guidance to the main ballroom area •Supporting the management of the 

audience •Supporting the photography and filming of the event •Reporting incidents and accidents •Assisting with any 

emergency situations. 

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or ask any questions, please contact Ian Lumsden, Lifelong Learning 

Librarian at ILumsden@aberdeencity.gov.uk or on 01224 652559. Deadline for applications is 30th October 2015. 

Befriending Service Volunteer: 

Shedd Befriending Services provides a vital befriending service to people aged 55 years and over who are socially isolated. 

The service covers the Sheddocksley, Mastrick, Summerhill, Northfield, Hazlehead and Woodend areas of Aberdeen. 

We have volunteer opportunities for people to become a volunteer befriender, helping people who have become socially 

isolated to increase their social skills, widen their network of friends and help them to develop interests. 

You do not need to have a qualification - just a genuine interest to care for others. We are looking for people to devote a 

minimum of 2 hours per week to assist someone in this way. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the local 

community, meet new people and have fun too. 

For further details please contact: Phil Burnett e-mail: phil@sheddweb.org.uk tel: 01224 317430 or 07895 666354 web: 

www.sheddweb.org.uk 

Gardening & DIY Volunteers: 

Garthdee Field Allotments Association is a community of allotment holders. You will find us at the junction of Garthdee Road 

and Pitfodells Station Road. We have over 100 plots on the site, in 3 sizes – full, half and micro. We are looking for volunteers 

to help with our activities on our individual plots, on the Primary School Plot we host, on our raised beds, in the Community 

Orchard and across the site generally. 

A great opportunity to volunteer supporting the allotments and outdoors. All help is very much appreciated.For more 

details please contact: Norman Coutts E Mail: n_coutts@mac.com Tel: 01224 966952 More details are also available on our 

website at: www.garthdeeallotments.org 

For more information about volunteering in Aberdeen and ACVO please visit: www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk and 

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VOLUNTEERING 

ACVO Business Skilled Volunteer Programme 

Does your organisation need business skilled volunteers? 

Do you run an organisation which has skills gaps within its personnel? 

Do you have a business skill and time available to assist in your local community? 

Volunteers make a huge difference. In Aberdeen it is estimated around 62,000 people volunteer, 

contributing approximately 6.2 million hours every year. The economic impact of volunteering to the 

city is estimated to be £107 million annually. With the local economy suffering through the number of 

redundancies in the oil and gas sector, there has never been a better time to get involved in volunteering 

to keep your skills up to date. 

ACVO exists to help not-for-profit organisations by finding business 

skilled volunteers to fill gaps in a charity’s personnel base. The hours 

of volunteering must be flexible to fit in with a volunteer’s availability. 

If you need a volunteer with a particular business skill for your board 

or general office duties please get in touch with Ian Gourlay, our Skilled 

Volunteer Advisor at IGourlay@acvo.org.uk [Please note, Ian is a 

volunteer with ACVO and does not operate from our office in Castle 

Street] 

Volunteering is fun and makes a real difference to the third sector community across the city of Aberdeen. 

Volunteers are not paid for their time which makes them priceless to an organisation but we ask groups 

to meet any travelling expenses incurred. Volunteering is a means where your business skills can be 

put to good use for the benefit of organisations operating across a wide spectrum of communities 

throughout Aberdeen. Not only does volunteering make a big difference in the lives of others, it can also 

provide you with the experience needed to further your career or keep your skills updated. Volunteers 

have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, have fun, gain a sense of belonging in the 

local community and help a favourite charity achieve far more than would otherwise be possible. 

Our Business Skilled Volunteers Programme operates within the 

Aberdeen city boundary. We aim to match volunteers and professionals 

with business skills to organisations requiring specific skills, allowing 

the organisation to expand its range of activities. Many groups need 

additional resources but lack the time or finances needed to recruit 

suitably skilled workers. Many are in need of volunteers with skills 

in areas such as Accountancy, Business Planning, Human Resources 

and staffing issues, Information Technology, Marketing, Project 

Management, Strategic Management and Training. We assist business 

skilled volunteers find challenging and rewarding opportunities, often 

in roles where they can provide leadership, advice and professional 

support. Skilled volunteers can have a major impact on the future 

success of the organisation, perhaps becoming a trustee on the board 

of management to guide it through difficult decisions. 

Please contact Ian Gourlay (IGourlay@acvo.org.uk), our Skilled Volunteer Advisor who produces a 

monthly list of organisations skills gaps which is sent to potential volunteers. 


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Sunday 25 October 


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Match Collection Volunteers Required 

VOLUNTEERING 

On Saturday 24th October we have been given the fantastic opportunity to have a bucket collection for Alzheimer Scotland 

before the Aberdeen v Motherwell match at Pittodrie. We are looking for some wonderful volunteers to help us for a couple 

of hours from 1pm to 3pm. All volunteers will get a free ticket to the game which kicks off at 3pm. 

If anyone is able to help, please could you get in touch with me directly by email or on 01224 644627. No experience 

needed, just enthusiasm and warm clothes! All ages welcome. All the proceeds will go towards local services in Aberdeen 

and Aberdeenshire. 

Urgent action alert to save lives of 

refugees crossing the Mediterranean 

- Volunteer Doctors, paediatric nurses 

and midwives urgently needed 

Volunteer Doctors, paediatric nurses and midwives and those 

with a similar medical background urgently needed complete 

the online form at https://paih.typeform.com/to/qvDBN8 

Volunteer Doctors, paediatric nurses and midwives urgently 

needed as part of an international team heading to Lesvos to 

support the lifesaving efforts of Eric Kempson and his family 

who are helping people off the death boats. Helpers willing to 

help in clean ups are also needed. 

Positive Action in Housing has joined forces with Eric Kempson and his family in Lesvos to directly assist in saving the 

lives of thousands of refugees crossing the Mediterranean. You can find out more about the Kempsons here http://www. 

channel4.com/news/the-british-couple-is-pulling-refugees-from-the-sea-kempson 

The EU , the U.K. Govt and NGOs have turned their backs, and withdrawn search and rescue missions, but the people of 

Lesvos haven’t and neither have ordinary decent people across Europe. If they won’t help resolve the biggest humanitarian 

crisis in Europe since World War 2, then we will do what we can in our own ways. 

Volunteer medical professionals are now needed urgently from November 2015 and throughout Winter on a rota basis to 

join a co-ordinated international medical team providing aid to refugee families, men, women and children, wheelchair 

users, the elderly and sick being pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea as they try to reach safety in Europe. 

Volunteers must be medically qualified, we need GPs, doctors, nurses, midwives, and paediatricians. All volunteers must 

pay for their own food, accommodation, insurance and travel as part of a voluntary aid effort. We ask for a minimum 

commitment of two weeks. Itinerary of travel, booked accommodation and a work programme will be provided. 

If you want to be part of an international medical team directly saving the lives of refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean 

please complete this online form now. https://paih.typeform.com/to/qvDBN8 

To make a donation to the Refugee Crisis Appeal, every penny of which goes to saving lives of refugees trying to cross the 

Mediterranean, please click here: https://mydonate.bt.com/events/refugeecrisisappealeurope/244805 

Watch: http://youtu.be/uG3TEVTkjUM 

Eric Kempson has kindly agreed to be the main speaker at our 20th AGM & Conference taking place on Wednesday 

4thNovember 2015 in Glasgow’s Lighthouse and will be available to answer questions. To book,click here: https://paih. 

typeform.com/to/IWtAh3 


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INSPIRED 

to volunteer? 

VOLUNTEERING 

OUR CURRENT 

OPPORTUNITIES 

CALL 01224 280005 OR 

EMAIL VOLUNTEERING@ 

INSPIREMAIL.ORG.UK 

SPORTS COACHING - 2 HOURS PER WEEK 

Do you like sport and want to make a real difference to people with learning disabilities and 

additional support needs? Then this role is for you! 

Boccia (pronounced “bot-cha”) is a Paralympic sport that can be played by everyone. It is played 

while seated and is quite similar to boules or petanque. The blues play against the reds to get their 

ball closest to the jack (the white ball). The Boccia balls can be propelled onto the court by rolling, 

throwing or kicking. It can get quite lively! 

Inspire run a weekly session on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm at Aberdeen Sports Village and are 

looking for eager volunteers to help out and coach some of the super individuals who attend. 

BEFRIENDING - AS MUCH, OR AS LITTLE TIME AS YOU CAN GIVE 

Befrienders spend time one-to-one with the people we support giving them the opportunity to 

engage in activities they would not have access to otherwise. You will be matched with someone 

who has similar interests to yourself so the time could be spent playing pool in the pub, attending a 

football match, walking in the country and even just people watching over coffee and a cake! 

We currently have Befriending opportunities available in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Elgin & Archiestown. 

FIREWALK VOLUNTEERS - 5TH NOVEMBER 

Inspire are holding our annual Firewalk on Nov 5th in conjunction with the ACC fireworks display. 

Participants are sponsored to walk across hot coals in order to raise funds but we also need 

volunteers to help out with setting up, stewarding the event and a bucket collection on the night. 

BAG PACK VOLUNTEERS - 19TH DECEMBER 

Volunteers are needed to help pack people’s shopping bags at Asda Queens Links to help raise 

funds in order to allow us to continue empowering the life choices of the people we support. 

Inspire PTL is a registered Scottish Charity Registered No. SC000038 | Inspire Ventures Ltd (a subsidiary of Inspire (Partnership Through life) Ltd) is registered in Scotland 

as a company limited by guarantee and having charitable status. Registered No. 327812 | Registered Scottish Charity No. SC038476 


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ACVO E-Bulletin 

The E-Bulletin will keep you up-to-date with the latest news, consultations, funding opportunities, jobs, 

volunteering opportunities and forthcoming events relevant to the Third Sector in Aberdeen City. 

The E-Bulletin is sent out every Friday to over 2,000 subscribers. It is free for third sector organisations 

to advertise news, services and events in the E-Bulletin; the deadline for submitting content is every 

Thursday at noon. 

Format for Articles/Advertisements: 

For the ACVO E-Bulletin guidelines, please visit: 

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Non-Third Sector Advertising: 

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