ACVO News November 2025

November 2025

ACVO News

The Latest from Aberdeen’s Third Sector Community

MCR Pathways

Keeping The Promise

Through Mentoring

Aberdeen’s Young People

© 2025 Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations Scottish Charity No: SC036845

NOVEMBER 2025

CONTENTS

About ACVO TSI

Updates from the ACVO Team

The latest insight and reflection on Aberdeen’s third

sector from our team here at ACVO TSI

News from Aberdeen’s Third Sector

News, updates, achievements and opportunities

from our member organisations and the wider sector

Volunteering

Mike Melvin with updates from Volunteer Aberdeen

and volunteers working to make change in the city

Funding

Funding news and opportunities to ensure your work

is sustainable and supported

Events

Connect with the wider third sector and join in with

the community at an event happening soon

Vacancies

Looking for your next career move? Find a rewarding

role working within Aberdeen’s vibrant third sector

ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations) is the Third Sector

Interface (TSI) for Aberdeen. We have over 20 years’ experience working

in the city as the central hub of knowledge relating to the local third

sector. The work we do is reflected in our organisational values which are

central to our decision-making processes and are incorporated into

everything we do, namely: We put the Third Sector first; We empower

communities; We act on lived experience; We demand equality;

We stand up for those who need help most

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enquiries@acvo.org.uk

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An Introduction

to Charities

Watch our latest ACVO

film with Development

Officer Sandy Mathers as

he gives you a quick guide

to Scottish charities, their

benefits and the OSCR

registration process.

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Empower Aberdeen

unites city’s support

network under one roof

Aberdeen’s biggest-ever

community support event –

Empower Aberdeen – brought

together 60 charities, public bodies,

and local organisations at the

Music Hall, connecting residents

with free, face-to-face help on

energy bills, housing, health,

employment, and more.

INTRODUCTION

TO CHARITIES

WITH

SANDY MATHERS

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MCR Pathways: Keeping

The Promise Through

Mentoring Young People

Rebecca Finnie, Community

Delivery Lead (North Region),

and Olivia Turnbull, Young

Carers Pathway Coordinator,

share news of MCR Pathways

new programme Vital Sparks,

and how the organisation is

keeping The Promise in

Aberdeen through their awardwinning

mentoring model.

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Men’s Club at

Inchgarth

Community

Centre

At Inchgarth Community

Centre in Garthdee, a simple

idea has grown into

something that’s making a

real difference for local men.

As we move into November, a

common thread runs through the

stories in this month’s edition of

ACVO News; how connection makes

a difference. Whether it’s through

mentoring, friendship, or learning

something new, each story shows

what happens when people come

together to support one another.

MCR Pathways’ work, featured this month, demonstrates

how one trusted relationship can change a

young person’s future. Their mentoring programme

continues to ‘Keep The Promise’ here in Aberdeen,

helping care experienced young people to grow in

confidence and take positive steps toward education,

work and independence.

That same spirit of connection is evident at Inchgarth

Community Centre, where the Men’s Club is providing

friendship, laughter and a real sense of belonging. The

short film that accompanies this feature captures just

how powerful simple acts of kindness and voluntary

work can be in helping to reduce social isolation across

our communities.

We’re also sharing a new film from our colleague Sandy

Mathers, who offers a practical introduction to Scottish

charities - explaining what they do, why they matter

and how anyone can get involved. It’s an excellent

reminder that the strength of our sector depends on

sharing experience and supporting others to take that

first step.

Alongside these stories, this edition also highlights the

creativity and resilience we see across the city every day

from the success of community events like Empower

Aberdeen, to the many volunteers and organisations

who continue to make a huge tangible difference.

Each of these stories shows the strength of Aberdeen’s

third sector - people supporting people, building

confidence and creating real connections that make our

communities stronger.

Finally, a warm invitation to all members to join us for

ACVO’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 12th

November at Aberdeen Arts Centre. The AGM is always

an important moment in our year - a chance to look

back at what’s been achieved together, share plans for

the year ahead and celebrate the people and partnerships

that make Aberdeen’s third sector what it is.

See you there!

Maggie Hepburn

Chief Executive, ACVO TSI

maggie.hepburn@acvo.org.uk


The Community & Coast Fund

closing soon in Torry & Cove

Time is running out for local groups in Torry and Cove to

apply for funding through the Community & Coast Fund,

which closes for applications on Friday 7 November 2025.

uilding on last year’s pilot round - where 16

local organisations shared £95,000 - the

Fund will again back projects that make a

Bvisible difference for local people.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for capital projects

that support community wellbeing, celebrate local

heritage and place, enhance biodiversity, and support

jobs, skills, youth and volunteer development. A smaller

grant level of up to £3,000 is also available for groups

with annual income up to £50,000. Unconstituted

groups can apply at this level in partnership with a

constituted organisation.

New for this year, the Fund highlights four priority

issues identified with local stakeholders and Year 1

awardees: community safety, community engagement,

social isolation, and mental health. Projects must also

align with at least one of the Fund’s six pillars, with

details of these available on the Community & Coast

website.

In Year 1, successful projects ranged from sustainable

facilities and sports equipment to kitchen

refurbishments and community growing initiatives.

Information about the projects funded during year 1 can

be found at communityandcoast.scot/projects whilst

project stories available to offer inspiration can be read

at communityandcoast.scot/stories.

How to apply

Applications can be made online via

communityandcoast.scot/apply. The Fund Guidance

Document - including details on eligibility, what the

Fund can and cannot support, and the Participatory

Budgeting process - is also available to download via this

link. The ACVO team also offers one-to-one support to

help groups shape their applications. If you have a

question, please get in touch with Sarah Irvine at

sarah.irvine@acvo.org.uk

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An Introduction to Charities:

A quick guide to Scottish charities, their

benefits and the OSCR registration process

words by

Sandy Mathers

Development Officer,

ACVO TSI

As someone who works

closely with people

exploring new

charitable ventures, I’m excited to

share some guidance for anyone

considering setting up a charity in

Scotland. Whether you have a

community project in mind, a

social initiative or an idea to make

a real difference in Aberdeen,

understanding what being a

charity really involves is essential.

In Scotland, a charity is a body

entered on the Scottish Charity

Register, regulated by OSCR (the

Office of the Scottish Charity

Regulator).

Becoming a charity comes with

some financial benefits: you

don’t pay tax on profits or

interest, you can access the Gift

Aid scheme to reclaim tax on

personal donations and you

receive an 80% discount on nondomestic

rates. Beyond the

financial advantages, being a

charity builds public confidence,

showing that your work is

accountable, transparent and

genuinely for the good of the

public.

Charities must focus solely on

charitable purposes, and all

activities must provide public

benefit. There are some

important rules too: charities

cannot be political parties, must

not be controlled by government

ministers and must use assets

only for their charitable purposes.

In my recent video, I guide

viewers through the application

process, including setting up

your OSCR account, submitting

your constitution, trustee

declarations and additional

supporting information. The goal

is simple: showing OSCR how

your activities connect to your

charitable purposes and how

they benefit the public.

If you’ve ever wondered whether

registering as a charity is the right

step for your idea, this video is a

practical and approachable

introduction. It’s perfect for.

anyone wanting to make a

meaningful difference,

understand the Scottish charity

framework and take the first

steps toward setting up a charity

that really matters.

Watch the video below to learn

more about how you can turn

your idea into a registered

Scottish charity and start

making an impact in your

community today.

As always, I’m available to meet

with you in our Aberdeen city

centre office to answer any

further questions you might have

- give me a shout at

sandy.mathers@acvo.org.uk.

Don’t forget to explore more

about governance support on our

website at acvo.org.uk/

governance.

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Join us!

Wednesday 12th November | 11:00 - 13:00

ACVO AGM

2025

Aberdeen Arts Centre 33 King Street AB24 5AA

RSVP at bit.ly/acvoagm25

Not a member of ACVO? Sign up from as little

as £25 per year at acvo.org.uk/membership

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All ACVO Members are invited to join us at our 2025

Annual General Meeting to reflect on some highlights

from the past year and to hear our plans for 2026

he team at ACVO TSI are delighted to invite

all members to our 2025 Annual General

Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 12th

TNovember from 11:00am to 1:00pm at

Aberdeen Arts Centre. This year’s gathering will offer

members a chance to reflect on another busy and

impactful year for Aberdeen’s third sector, hear updates

from the ACVO team, and look ahead to the exciting plans

for 2026.

As always, the AGM will feature both formal business and

engaging updates. Members will hear a report on ACVO’s

activities and achievements from Chair, Paul O’Connor,

as well as an overview of the organisation’s annual

accounts from Finance Manager, Paul Dixon. The

meeting will also include the election and re-election of

directors and the introduction of special resolutions on

membership and AGM timing, presented by Chief

Executive, Maggie Hepburn.

A highlight of this year’s event will be a presentation from

the ACVO Communications Team, showcasing some of

their creative projects from the past year – including

Stories from Cash First – and unveiling exciting plans for

2026, such as the development of new digital storytelling

platforms that will amplify voices from across Aberdeen’s

vibrant third sector.

Following the formal proceedings, members are invited

to enjoy a complimentary sandwich lunch – an ideal

opportunity to catch up with peers, share ideas, and

network with colleagues from organisations across the

city.

Maggie Hepburn, Chief Executive of ACVO TSI, said:

“Our AGM is always a fantastic opportunity to come

together as a network, celebrate what we’ve achieved

collectively, and look ahead to how we can strengthen

Aberdeen’s third sector in the year to come. The past year

has seen incredible collaboration and innovation across

our communities, and I’m excited for members to hear

more about what’s next.”

“From our communications and partnership projects to

our ongoing work supporting local organisations, we

continue to focus on ensuring Aberdeen’s third sector has

the tools, visibility and connections it needs to thrive. I

encourage all members to join us, share their insights, and

be part of shaping our direction for 2026.”

The AGM is open to all current ACVO Members, and new

members are warmly encouraged to join – annual

membership starts from just £25 per year at

acvo.org.uk/membership. Bookings for the AGM can be

made now via https://bit.ly/acvoagm25.



Celebrating Resilience and

Remarkable Volunteers

Heading into the darker winter evenings, it’s amazing to

see Aberdeen’s communities continue to demonstrate

strength, kindness and compassion through volunteering. Over

the past month, I’ve witnessed inspiring examples of resiliencebuilding

and exceptional youth achievement, reminding us

how collective effort shapes a more connected city.

words by

Mike Melvin, Volunteering Services Manager, ACVO TSI

Earlier last month, ACVO

joined colleagues from

Aberdeenshire

Voluntary Action (AVA) at the

excellent Community

Resilience Conference. The

conference brought together

Aberdeen City Council,

Aberdeenshire Council, statutory,

private and community groups

all committed to building

community resilience.

With over 100 people

participating, it was a fantastic,

Mike Melvin pictured with AVA’s Gloria Malcolm,

Development Officer (Funding & Business Planning).

jam-packed day of learning.

Attendees explored a wide

range of aspects including

cyber security and resilience,

learning and experience from

Aberdeen Sports Village Rest

Centre, preventing and tacking

wildfires, PROTECT, Ice

Crew/Snow Warden-winter

resilience.

There was a ChatGPT resilience

exercise, first aid demo, Red

Cross Rest Centre overview and

Flood Bus demonstration.

Whether preparing for

emergencies, supporting

neighbours or sharing local

knowledge, every small action

helps make our communities

safer and stronger.

For more about community

resilience in Aberdeen and

Aberdeenshire, visit:

Aberdeen City Council –

Community Resilience

Aberdeenshire

Community Resilience

Strategy

Ready Scotland

Celebrating Young People:

Dominic Reaches the Saltire

Summit

The contribution young people

are making in our local

communities continues to be

outstanding and inspiring.

This was highlighted recently

at a special presentation at the

always brilliant Inchgarth

Community Centre where local

volunteer Dominic Dargie, was

presented with the Saltire

Summit Award by the Lord

Provost of Aberdeen Councillor

Dr David Cameron in

recognition of exceptional

volunteering.

Dominic was nominated for

the award by Jules Ory,

Volunteer Coordinator, and

Paul O'Connor MBE, Centre

Manager at Inchgarth

Community Centre, for the

huge help he provides at

Inchgarth Community Centre

and the real difference this

makes for people and the

community.

Dominic’s experience at

Inchgarth includes being a

Youth Club Volunteer,

assisting with the community

response at the community

centre during the COVID-19

pandemic, distributing food to

people in the community who

would have otherwise been

vulnerable and faced isolation,

and continuing to volunteer at

the Phoenix Club at Inchgarth,

a group for adults with

additional support needs.

At the presentation of the

award, Jules Ory and Paul

O'Connor thanked Dominic for

all he does at Inchgarth

Community Centre,



highlighted the impact this has

and also presented Dominic with

a Volunteer Thank You

Certificate and Queens Award

badge for the voluntary service

Dominic provides.

I further extended ACVO’s huge

thanks and congratulations to

Dominic and Inchgarth

Community Centre for all it does

which is so momentous.

Dominic was presented the Summit Saltire Award

for his outstanding volunteering at Inchgarth.

Lord Provost Councillor Dr

David Cameron expressed his

thanks and congratulations to

Dominic, stating how

important such exemplary

volunteering is to Aberdeen

City.

Dominic’s family, local

councillors and fellow


volunteers and staff

also attended and recognised

the great contribution Dominic

makes and his achievements.

Audrey Nicoll MSP for

Aberdeen South and North

Kincardine submitted a motion

to the Scottish Parliament

thanking Dominic and

congratulating him on the

Saltire Summit Award

achievement.

The full motion is available at:

Dominic Dargie Wins Summit

Saltire Award.

The Saltire Awards are national

awards endorsed by the

Scottish Government and

delivered in each local

authority area by Third Sector

Interfaces (ACVO in Aberdeen).

They recognise the marvellous

contribution young people,

aged 11-25 years, make through

volunteering and the

achievements of young

volunteers.

Certificates are awarded in

recognition for undertaking 10,

25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hours

of volunteering and volunteers

can also be nominated for a

Summit Award in recognition

of particularly outstanding

contributions.

For more information about


and the Saltire Awards (for

volunteers aged 11-25 years)

please visit:

Inchgarth Community

Centre

Volunteer Aberdeen

(Young Volunteers)

Saltire Awards

Let’s continue celebrating the

small acts of generosity that

make such a big difference

every day.

As always, feel free to get in

touch with me if you have any

questions around volunteering:

mike.melvin@acvo.org.uk

Come along to our ACVO Events

Wed 5th November 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30

International Volunteer Managers Day 2025

An important day of celebration where we reflect on

the vital, inspiring work everyone who assists in

supporting volunteering in Aberdeen and the real

difference this makes for people and communities.

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Thu 27th November 2025 | 12:30 - 13:30

Online Lunch & Learn: Third Sector

Election Campaigning

Join ACVO’s Policy and Consultations Officer

Alasdair Ross to learn more about the rules around

campaigning in the run up to the Scottish

Parliament election in May 2026.

Tue 2nd December 2025 | 12:30 - 14:30

Claiming benefits: What are people entitled to?

Join ACVO’s Development Officer (Community

Planning Partnership) Susan Morrison and Cash

First Network Co-Ordinator Amy Duncan for this

session on claiming welfare benefits.

Online - MS Teams

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Aberdeen Third Sector Updates

Empower Aberdeen was officially opened

by Scarf’s founder Jean Morrison.

Empower Aberdeen

unites city’s support

network under one roof

Aberdeen’s biggest-ever community support event –

Empower Aberdeen – brought together 60 charities,

public bodies, and local organisations at the Music Hall,

connecting residents with free, face-to-face help on

energy bills, housing, health, employment, and more.



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he event was officially opened

by Scarf’s founder, Jean

Morrison, who launched the charity 40

years ago. Jean reflected on Scarf’s journey

from its beginnings in 1985 to becoming a

key part of Scotland’s energy advice

network.

Empower Aberdeen attracted a steady

stream of visitors throughout the day, with

many arriving prepared with lists of the

organisations they wanted to connect with,

a clear sign of how much the event was

needed.

High-profile guests included local MPs

Kirsty Blackman and Stephen Flynn,

alongside councillors, community leaders,

and representatives from across the third

sector.

Held as part of Challenge Poverty Week,

Empower Aberdeen aimed to break down

barriers between services and make the full

range of local support visible and

accessible to everyone in the city.

“Empower Aberdeen was a great

opportunity to promote organisations that

are there to support the people of

Aberdeen and show that there is support

out there, especially for those who may be

struggling financially, on low income and

may not know what is available to them,”

said Bryan Sinclair from Cairns

Counselling.

Dave Sims at Scarf said: “There are so

many incredible organisations working

across Aberdeen, but too often the support

they offer sits behind invisible walls.

Empower Aberdeen was about breaking

those down. Creating a space where

residents could access the full package of

advice, guidance, and practical help

available to them. The response from both

organisations and the public has been

phenomenal.”

Empower Aberdeen was organised by

Scarf and made possible thanks to the

generous support of event sponsors:

Robertson, AtkinsRéalis, CHAP, Currie &

Brown, Goodson Associates, KIER,

Wallace Whittle, hub North Scotland, and

Morrison Construction. Their

commitment to collaboration and

community made this event, and its

impact across the city, possible.

Scarf is a registered charity and social

enterprise that works in partnership with

local and national government, private

sector and other third sector organisations

to help lower fuel bills and carbon

emissions. Founded in 1985, the

organisation operates from offices in

Aberdeen and Dundee to deliver a range of

energy-saving services to householders,

communities and businesses across

Scotland.

To find out more, visit www.scarf.org.uk

ACVO at Empower Aberdeen

As one of the 60 stallholders, ACVO was

proud to attend Empower Aberdeen,

joining other local charities and

community groups to offer advice,

guidance and support to visitors.

Members of our team spent the day

connecting with people who wanted to

learn more about how ACVO supports the

third sector in Aberdeen, and how our

Cash First project has supported

individuals who have experienced

financial crisis and frequent foodbank use.

Being a part of Empower Aberdeen was a

fantastic opportunity to meet people faceto-face,

listen to what matters most to

them and highlight the wealth of

community support available across the

city.

A big thank you to Scarf for organising

such a successful event and to everyone

who stopped by our stall to chat, share

experiences and find ways to get involved.

It was inspiring to see so many people

dedicated to empowering Aberdeen and

our communities.



Winners of Celebrate

Aberdeen Awards

2025 announced

Some outstanding examples of third sector organisations,

their staff, volunteers and supporters had their achievements

recognised at the sixth annual Celebrate Aberdeen Awards.

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wenty-four finalists had been

shortlisted for the eight award

categories with the winners announced on

the night. Morven Mackenzie, founder of

Celebrate Aberdeen, was also presented

with a Lifetime Achievement Award in

recognition of the contribution she has

made over the past 14 years to champion

the incredible work carried out by the third

sector across the region.

Morven, who founded Celebrate Aberdeen

and its annual parade in 2011 followed by

the awards in 2018, announced earlier this

year that she was stepping back from her

role of heading up the CA activities.

The event at the Chester Hotel was

attended by around 300 people who

gathered to recognise and celebrate the

enormous contribution charities, social

enterprises, and voluntary groups and all

the individuals who work for and support

them make to the wider society.

Somebody Cares was named Large

Organisation of the Year with the award for

Small Organisation of the Year going to

Home-Start Aberdeen. Individual awards

went to Ailie MacIntosh, Charlie House

(Young Supporter of the Year); John

MacMillan, Somebody Cares

(Fundraiser/Volunteer of the Year); and

Charlene Kilpatrick (Heart of the

Community).

Team of the Year went to Aberdeen Youth

Movement while Community Integrated

Care, Peter Pan: Adventure in Neverland

picked up the award for Event/ Campaign

of the Year. Northfield Community Centre

was named first winner of the new

Community Impact of the Year Award.

“It was lovely to see so many new faces at

the event this year,” said Celebrate

Aberdeen volunteer Emily Findlay. “We

had a lot of charities submitting

nominations for the first time, several of

whom were finalists and eventual winners

which was great.

“Huge congratulations to all our winners,

but also to our finalists, because without

them Aberdeen wouldn’t be the place it is,

they make our region a better place with all

the work they do day and day out. They

may not always think they make a

difference, but they really do.

Some of the winners of the 2025

Celebrate Aberdeen Awards.



“We were also delighted this year to pay

tribute to one of our own, our founder

Morven. She truly is a remarkable

individual and without her vision and

commitment, none of this would be

happening. We owe a huge debt of

gratitude to her and all she has done, and

continues to do to, to champion our third

sector. She’s also incredibly modest about

what she’s achieved, preferring to step back

and let others be the public faces of

Celebrate Aberdeen, so it was a real

pleasure to turn the tables and shine the

spotlight on her.

“A huge thanks goes to all our Celebrate

Aberdeen supporters. Without them, this

just wouldn’t happen. Thanks to their

generosity, every shortlisted finalist at the

event hosted their guests, free of charge.”

Huge congratulations to all our winners,

but also to our finalists, because without

them Aberdeen wouldn’t be the place it is.

Emily Findlay, Celebrate Aberdeen volunteer

Principal sponsors for 2025 are energy

sector operators CNR International and

CNOOC International, both longtime

supporters of Celebrate Aberdeen Awards.

Other long-standing sponsors and

supporters include Cala Homes, Aberdeen

Inspired, Flexistore and Hampton with

Harbour Energy and Dax Group coming

onboard for the second year.

The awards ceremony followed on from

the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade on August

23, which saw around 130 organisations

and their supporters take part in the annual

event.

Celebrate Aberdeen is planned and run

entirely by volunteers. In 2021, the work

they do to promote the achievements of

others was recognised when the team was

awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary

Service.

Youth volunteers rally to support

disabled adults as Future Choices

marks seventeen-year anniversary

uture Choices, a local, volunteer-led

Fcharity that supports disabled and

vulnerable adults, is proud to celebrate

their seventeenth anniversary this month.

To mark the exciting milestone, five of their

youngest volunteers - Anwita, Aadi, Alana,

Zac and Star - are working towards their

Saltire Awards and have joined together to

launch a fundraising campaign to support

the charity’s vulnerable members.

Their fundraising efforts will help keep the

charity’s two buses on the road to ensure

Future Choices members can continue to

attend vital social gatherings that help

break down barriers and combat social

isolation, loneliness and poor mental

health.

The young volunteers’ campaign - Youth

Volunteers Support Disabled Adults - is

now live on Crowdfunder, where they are

appealing to the public for donations and

support.

Alana Garden-Ross, fundraising

spokesperson, said: “This fundraiser is a

great way to help so many vulnerable

adults. It’s amazing to have a group of us

getting together to show the public what

good young ones can do for the local

community.

“It would be so wonderful if the public

could get behind us and support us.”

At a time where young people often face

negative press, it’s important to highlight

the great things that young people are

doing within Aberdeen’s communities.



University of Aberdeen Connect

Students with the Third Sector

with Charity Spotlight Sessions

The University of Aberdeen Careers &

Employability Service have launched a

weekly 'Charity Spotlight' session for local

charities/social enterprises to come on

campus. Charities can book a Thursday

12-2pm slot in the Sir Duncan Rice Library

foyer to share their service details and call

for volunteers with students and staff.

C

harity Spotlights have

included Shallion

Support, SANDS, Yogi & Cindy

Bears, Marie Curie and Paws on

Plastic. More charities, such as

VSA, MCR Pathways and We

Too!, will have the chance to

highlight their work in

November to students and staff.

Organisations thus far have had

great success talking to students

from a wide range of courses, at

different stages, mixed genders,

cultures and age and also had

lovely conversations with staff

and in some cases unexpected

donations.

Speaking after their spotlight

slot, SANDS said: “Thank you so

much for helping us to reach

out to volunteers in the

Aberdeen University Library to

help support our bereaved

parents and families who have

suffered pregnancy or baby loss.

“From volunteering at our

Siblings Christmas Party to

helping maintain the Forget Me

Not Garden, we look forward to

hearing back from those

students who conversed with us

at our stall.

“We were pleased to have so

much interest in our charity

and thank you to the kind

gentleman that donated. What

a lovely, happy and friendly

place the university was, we felt

so at home.”

Future dates available to book

are January 22nd, January

29th, March 12th and March

19th. Charities interested in

taking part are encouraged to

book their slot early to avoid

disappointment. To reserve

your place, email Gayle

Thomson, Employer

Engagement Adviser, at

gayle.thomson@abdn.ac.uk.

The University Volunteering

Fair is taking place on

Thursday 19th February so

there will be no Charity

Spotlights that month.

Invitations to attend as a

stallholder will be sent to many

local organisations in

November. If you have not

been in touch with the Careers

team previously, please let

them know to add you to their

mailing list by emailing

gayle.thomson@abdn.ac.uk.

In addition to this news, Gayle,

who has set up the Charity

Spotlight series, will supervise a

funded Volunteering

Engagement Intern from

November to May. Their role

will be to enhance the current

volunteering offer to students

by evaluating student

perceptions, identifying any

barriers and working with

external stakeholders to

increase the range and number

of opportunities. The intern

will also work in collaboration

with the Student Union to look

at ways to recognise and

reward student volunteering

engagement.

Gayle has recently launched a

Volunteering Staff Network

within the university to fulfil a

similar purpose: to capture and

share current staff engagement

in volunteering in addition to

inspiring and motivating staff

who are currently not engaging

in this worthwhile activity.

The Charity Spotlight series has

quickly become a highlight of

the week for many on campus,

creating meaningful moments

of connection and community.

By opening doors to local

charities and encouraging

students to get involved, the

University of Aberdeen

continues to celebrate

community and collaboration

that makes Aberdeen such a

special place to live, study and

work.

Find out more about the

University of Aberdeen at

www.abdn.ac.uk.



Aberdeen Cyrenians

Unveils Five-Year

Strategy to Tackle

Homelessness and

Health Inequality

Aberdeen Cyrenians has unveiled a bold new fiveyear

strategy aimed at tackling homelessness and

reducing avoidable hospital admissions, responding

to deepening health inequalities across Aberdeen.

T

he strategy was

launched at an event

hosted by Deloitte on Thursday

25th September in Aberdeen.

The gathering brought together

donors, corporate partners,

community allies, staff, and

volunteers, with communications

support provided by

Aspect: The Strategic

Communication Experts.

Grounded in the voices of those

with lived experience, the

strategy outlines a practical

roadmap for long-term,

systemic change. It also reflects

input from Aberdeen

Cyrenians’ staff, volunteers,

and sector partners. Over the

next five years, Aberdeen

Cyrenians will:

Intervene earlier to prevent

crisis before it escalates

Integrate services across

housing, health, social care,

and employability

Empower communities by

co-producing services with

those who’ve lived it

Influence policy through

data and lived experience

Strengthen the

organisation to meet future

challenges with resilience

and purpose

Speaking at the event, Chief

Executive Donna Hutchison

said: “For over 50 years,

Aberdeen Cyrenians has stood

alongside people through

hardship, change, and

recovery.

“That longevity reflects not

only our resilience, but the

trust placed in us by this

community.

“This strategy is more than a

plan; it’s a shared vision for a

city where no one faces crisis

alone.

“We know the challenges:

homelessness, poor mental

health, addiction, isolation.

“These are not just personal

struggles; they are shaped by

the social determinants of

health - the everyday

conditions that influence

whether people can live well.”

She continued: “When we talk

about the social determinants

of health, we’re talking about

the basics: safe housing,

financial security, access to

education, decent

employment, and support

when life gets tough.

“These aren’t luxuries, they’re

the building blocks of a healthy

life. When people don’t have

them, their health suffers.

“If you’re living in poverty, if

you’ve experienced trauma, if

you’re excluded or isolated,

your chances of staying well, of

thriving, are drastically

reduced.

“That’s the reality for too many

people in our city.”

Donna concluded:

Together, we can make

Aberdeen a city where

support is accessible, dignity

is protected, and everyone

has the opportunity to thrive

- regardless of background or

circumstance.

The full strategy is available to

read and share at:

www.weareac.org/strategy



Port of Aberdeen

helps Inchgarth

Community

Centre bridge

the digital divide

A former storeroom at

Inchgarth Community

Centre (Inchgarth) has been

transformed into a new

digital skills hub, thanks to

funding from Port of

Aberdeen’s supPORT-all

programme. The new facility

is already being used by the

local community of all ages

and abilities to develop

essential digital skills.

Computer class with

instructor Bob.

£

4,167 of funding from

the port has funded the

purchase of eight Microsoft

Surface Go devices and

supporting IT equipment.

Inchgarth, a self-financing,

independent non-profit

association, covered the

renovation costs themselves

from existing funds.

The new space is being used to

host regular computer classes,

tablet tuition, and mobile phone

training alongside upcoming

coding sessions and the Alpha



Course launching in January –

helping children, adults, older

people, and those with

disabilities to feel more

confident and connected in an

increasingly digital world. With

a large percentage of the local

community either lacking IT

facilities at home, the

knowledge to use them, or the

ability to afford internet access,

the centre’s new room is a vital

step in reducing digital

exclusion locally.

Since opening, the digital skills

hub has already become a

thriving multi-use space

supporting a wide variety of

community activities. Beyond

digital tuition, it’s now being

used by groups who have

discovered new opportunities to

integrate digital tools into their

sessions – from training

programmes and committee

meetings to creative and

wellbeing classes. The improved

facilities mean visiting groups

no longer face the frustration of

incompatible equipment,

making it easier for them to

access and use the centre’s

equipment without difficulty or

disruption.

Current users include the

Kaimcourt Additional Support

Needs Group, Grampian

Women’s Aid, Dungeons &

Dragons Gaming Group, and a

range of art, craft, and music

classes for both adults and

children. The space is also being

used by several community

support groups for meetings,

presentations, and online

projects.

With 2,000 service users and an

additional 600 people engaged

through its outreach project,

Inchgarth already plays a vital

role in the Garthdee

community, welcoming more

than 139,000 visits each year.

The new learning room builds

on that legacy, creating

opportunities for social

connection and lifelong

learning.

Jordan Harkins, Head of

Communications, Port of

Aberdeen, said: “Our supPORTall

programme is about

investing in projects that create

real, lasting impact for people in

Aberdeen. Inchgarth’s new

digital skills room is a brilliant

example of this – it provides

opportunities for people of all

Jordan Harkins, Head of Communications, Port of

Aberdeen (L) with Paul O’Connor MBE, Chairman and

Manager, Inchgarth Community Centre (R).

ages to build skills, stay

connected, and feel supported.

We’re proud to have played a

part in bringing this vision to

life.”

Paul O’Connor MBE, Chairman

and Manager, Inchgarth

Community Centre, said: “Port

of Aberdeen’s funding allowed

us to purchase a suite of new

computers that will create

classes for people of all ages to

learn new skills, be used socially

by our many groups and

members, and also allow us to

develop various programmes

that improve people's lives in

Garthdee.

“Inchgarth will be creating a

new learning, meeting, and

training facility thanks to Port of

Aberdeen’s supPORT-all

programme. We are hugely

grateful for this generous

donation and can't wait to have

another fantastic facility for

people to enjoy.”

Inchgarth runs a wide range of

activities including sport,

fitness, arts, education, social

clubs, and vital outreach

projects. The new learning room

is the latest example of its

commitment to supporting

people from all walks of life

across the city.

Port of Aberdeen has supported

six essential projects this year in

local communities. Those

benefiting from a share of the

£25,000 fund include Team Jak

Foundation, Early Intervention

Aberdeen, Cruse Scotland

Bereavement Support,

Inchgarth Community Centre,

Alcohol & Drugs Action, and

Music 4 U.

Team Jak Foundation has

received £7,050 to run sessions

that provide a safe, supportive

space for adults to share

experiences, reduce isolation,

and improve mental health and

wellbeing. Early Intervention

Aberdeen has been awarded

£5,000 to deliver 18 themed art

therapy sessions at Ferryhill

Community Centre, supporting

disabled children aged 3-9 and

their families.



Chest Heart & Stroke

Scotland Launches

Grampian Health Hub

C

hest Heart & Stroke

Scotland – the country’s

largest heath charity supporting

people living with chest, heart

and stroke conditions and Long

Covid – launched its Grampian

Health Hub.

The launch of the CHSS

Grampian Hub at Aberdeen

City Vaccination & Wellbeing

Hub at the Bon Accord Centre

in Aberdeen and at Get Active

Northfield (Sport Aberdeen) is

part of the charity’s

commitment to expanding its

services to reach 175,000 people

by 2028.

The Grampian Hub will offer

free health checks such as blood

pressure and cholesterol checks,

as well as advice and

information to assist in the

prevention of our conditions

whilst also supporting

individuals to live well with

their existing conditions.

A tailored Women’s Health

service will also be piloted,

supporting women’s heart

health through the delivery of

women’s specific groups,

discussions and establishing a

better network with new and

existing partners in the area.

Jane-Claire Judson, chief

executive of Chest Heart &

Stroke Scotland said: “The

launch of our CHSS Grampian

Hub is a vital step in ensuring

we reach the 1 in 5 people in the

Grampian community who

could be or are living with one

of our conditions to get the

crucial support they need. Our

goal is to work in partnership

with the local community to

develop a service that meets

the needs of people in the

Grampian area.

“We regularly hear from people

living with our conditions that

they feel isolated and alone.

Providing a hub for people to

come together and get access to

the support they need can

make a significant difference to

people’s lives and the way they

manage their condition.

“We’re also delighted to launch

a service which is tailored to the

needs of local women. This is

something we have wanted to

create for a long time and we’re

proud to make it come to

fruition. Offering tailored

support for women’s heart

health checks is important due

to the disparity in heart health

based on gender.

Providing a hub for people

to come together and get access

to the support they need can

make a significant difference to

people’s lives and the way they

manage their condition.

Jane-Claire Judson, chief executive

of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

“There are around 80,000

women in Scotland living with

heart disease and it is one of the

most common causes of death

for women across the country.

Despite this, heart attacks and

heart disease are often

underestimated and undertreated

in women compared to

men and they face serious

inequalities in heart treatment.

“Our Grampian Hub will help

to start put that right and make

a real difference to women’s

heart health.”

Caroline Anderson,

Programme Manager for the

Aberdeen Vaccination &

Wellbeing Hub, said: “This

service will be a fantastic

addition to the Hub. It brings

together health, social care, and

third sector organisations

under one roof to support

people’s health and wellbeing,

with a strong focus on

prevention and early

intervention which are key

priorities within the Aberdeen

City Health & Social Care

Partnership’s strategic aims.

“Our partnership with Chest

Heart & Stroke Scotland will

significantly strengthen this

approach, particularly by

offering free health checks,

which our communities have

consistently asked for during

public engagement and

feedback sessions.

“Importantly, this

collaboration also supports

people to better self-manage

their health conditions,

contributes to improving the

overall health of the

population, and helps to

narrow the inequalities gap by

making services more

accessible and inclusive. We

are really looking forward to

working more closely with the

Health Defence Scotland team

to help people live healthier,

more supported lives.”

In addition to the newly

launched Grampian Hub,

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

already provides access to

virtual and in person support,

supported self management

programmes, exercise groups,

supported health walks, and

access to Peer Support Groups

in Grampian as part of its

Community Healthcare

Support Services. Once the

Grampian Hub becomes more

established, CHSS will expand

its outreach across

Aberdeenshire and Moray.

To find out more about how to

access services at the CHSS

Grampian Health Hub or to

volunteer at the hub contact

healthdefence@chss.org.uk.



Aberdeen Science Festival set

to return to the city in 2026

A

berdeen Science Festival is set to

return in 2026 following a

hugely successful fortnight of STEM

events, talks and workshops.

The packed programme drew record

audiences of more than 2,500, an increase

from the rebranded festival in 2024, with

almost half the events completely selling

out.

Now an established staple of the Aberdeen

cultural scene, Aberdeen Science Festival,

powered by TechFest, will return next

September, bringing a new selection of

thought-provoking, challenging and

fascinating events to the city.

This year’s event ran from September 14-

27, with events including TV psychiatrist Dr

T’s Aberdeen Memory Show, Hot Science –

The Menopause Explained, Genetics Bingo

and Psychology of a Magician leaving

attendees feeling both inspired and

entertained.

Alongside the planetarium at North East

Scotland College, the University of

Aberdeen, ONE Tech Hub and The James

Hutton Institute, venues included pubs,

museums, theatres and Hazlehead Woods -

bringing science to life in locations not

usually associated with STEM.

Sponsored by Equinor and supported by

joint principal sponsors bp and Shell UK,

the annual festival was previously known

as the TechFest public programme. It is

primarily aimed at adults, including

students and senior school pupils.

Dr Martha Gavan, managing director of

TechFest, said: “We are thrilled to have

delivered another successful festival, which

was attended by even more people than

last year.

“Many of the events sold out weeks in

advance, which is testament to the

diversity of the programme and the calibre

of speakers and presenters we were able to

bring to Aberdeen.

“We have received fantastic feedback from

visitors, who felt the shows were great value

for money, accessible and with informative

and entertaining speakers. It was

encouraging to see a mix of new audiences

as well as loyal fans who continue to

support TechFest and attend our events.

“We’d like to thank our sponsors and

supporters, Equinor, bp and Shell UK, as

well as all the venues, presenters and

audiences who have engaged with us or

shared their experiences on social media.

“Aberdeen Science Festival is now a

highlight in Aberdeen and we look forward

to bringing a programme of insightful,

exciting and interesting events back to the

city next year!”

For more information about TechFest’s

work throughout the year or Aberdeen

Science Festival, visit techfest.org.uk/

festival/aberdeen-science-festival

19| ACVO News | November 2025


Camphill School Aberdeen

Awarded SafeDeposits

Scotland Grant

Camphill School Aberdeen (CSA), a local charity

supporting children and young people with learning

disabilities and complex additional support needs, has

been chosen as one of only three organisations across the

country to receive a grant from the latest round of the

SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund programme.

Khyber Pass Ass

Home-Start Abe

Winter Coats for

S

et across three estates in

the west of Aberdeen,

CSA has been transforming lives

for more than 80 years through

the provision of day and

residential care and currently

supports more than 100 young

people.

The SafeDeposits Scotland

Community Fund grant of

£4,797.54 will support the

purchase of new laptops for

CSA, enabling young people to

build essential digital skills,

access online education and

assistive technology and help

prepare them for future

opportunities by building

employability skills.

Camphill School Aberdeen’s

integrated approach combines

national curriculum-aligned

education, a range of vocational

workshops, therapies, leisure

and recreational facilities, and

on-site medical care. This

approach ensures that students

grow in confidence and achieve

outcomes their families never

thought possible.

Alex Busch, Executive Director,

Camphill School Aberdeen,

says: “Sadly, many young

people with disabilities lack

basic digital skills and face

digital exclusion as a result. The

increased digital access these

new laptops will provide will

promote greater independence,

enhance learning,

increase confidence, and help

open future pathways to

volunteering or employment.

“We are extremely grateful to

the SafeDeposits Scotland

Community Fund for this

generous support which will

help us to continue to bridge

the digital divide and ensure

the young people are

empowered to thrive in an

increasingly digital world.”

Alan Partridge, Marketing

Manager, SafeDeposits

Scotland added: “We were

compelled by the quality of

detail in the application and

the clear impact the grant

would have for their local

community. We are excited to

hear the positive updates

relating to the laptops – and

their use by CSA’s young

people – in the coming

months.”

S

eventy children from 40

local families are set for

the colder months ahead thanks

to Home-Start Aberdeen’s

annual Cosy Coats Appeal

which has been generously

supported this year by a

donation from the Khyber Pass

Association (KPA).

The donation also coincides

with a major milestone for the

KPA, which has now raised over

£200,000 for local causes since

its formation. The KPA has been

donating to children’s causes

within the Aberdeen area since

1982. Their fundraising is

achieved through sponsored

events, sweepstakes, raffles,

horse race-nights, quiz nights,

and an annual Christmas

Appeal. The KPA operates

without any administration

costs, meaning every single

penny raised goes to help local,

underprivileged children.

Cameron McCready, Chief

Executive of Home-Start

Aberdeen, said: “We’re pleased

to have the continued support

of the Khyber Pass Association.

“Their donation has enabled us

to ensure 70 children are

wrapped up warm for the

winter months, a simple but

vital provision for families

navigating the ongoing

pressures of the cost of living.”

Home-Start Aberdeen supports

families with at least one child

under five, providing practical

and emotional support

through trained home-visiting

volunteers and a range of

targeted services. The Cosy

Coats Appeal is one of several

seasonal initiatives designed to

provide immediate, practical

help where it’s most needed.



ociation Helps

rdeen Provide

Local Families

Middlefield Shows it’s

Appreciation for Volunteers

On Wednesday 8th October, eleven volunteers

attended the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at

Middlefield Community Project, held at the Hub Cafe.

“Partnerships like this make a

real and lasting difference,”

added Cameron. “The Khyber

Pass Association has stood

alongside us for several years

and we’re pleased to join them

in marking this significant

fundraising milestone. Their

continued support has helped

improve the wellbeing of

children and families across

Aberdeen.”

Chris Findlay, of the Khyber

Pass Association, commented:

“Supporting Home-Start

Aberdeen is something we’re

very proud of. Ensuring

children are warm and ready

for winter is a basic need that

no family should have to

struggle with. It’s great to see

how our fundraising can make

a real difference here in the city

and to reach the milestone of

£200,000 raised for local

causes makes this year’s effort

particularly special.”

For more than 30 years, Home-

Start Aberdeen has been

working to prevent family

breakdown and support

families through challenging

times. Its work focuses on

helping parents build

confidence, strengthen

relationships, and create stable,

nurturing home environments.

For more information, visit:

homestartaberdeen.org.uk

For more information about

KPA contact

kpaaberdeen@gmail.com, or

follow them on Facebook,

Instagram, and LinkedIn to

stay informed about upcoming

events and fundraising

opportunities.

he event provided an

T opportunity for

volunteers to meet others from

across the project and learn

more about the variety of roles

that help keep Middlefield

Community Project running

smoothly.

Volunteers contribute in many

ways, including supporting the

Café and Bike Hub, providing

transport, assisting with the

Under 11s Club and participating

in the Management

Committee.

During the breakfast, attendees

shared their experiences,

exchanged ideas and discussed

the types of training and

support that would be most

beneficial to them.

The morning was a postive one,

fostering a strong sense of

community and collaboration

among attendees.

Volunteers valued the chance

to connect, build relationships

and gain a greater sense of

involvement in the project.

Middlefield Community

Project recognises and values

the significant contribution

volunteers make to the

community it serves.

Their dedication enables the

organisation to provide vital

services and maintain a

welcoming environment for

everyone.

The event concluded with a

delicious cooked breakfast,

enjoyed by all, celebrating the

volunteers’ hard work and

commitment.

To find out more about

Middlefield Community

Project, visit their website or

Facebook page.



Step into Christmas -

the Santa Run Returns!

Local children’s charity Charlie House is inviting families,

friends, and even four-legged companions to don their

Santa suits and dash through the heart of Aberdeen, as

the ever-popular Santa Run makes its return

Organised in partnership with

Aberdeen City Council and

kick-starting the annual Aberdeen

Christmas Parade, registrations for the

Santa Run on Sunday, 16 November are

now open.

Starting at Holburn Junction, a flurry of

Santas will head down Union Street, along

Union Terrace, and collect their wellearned

medals at the Aberdeen Art Gallery

finish point.

By joining the Santa Run, participants will

be helping Charlie House continue its

mission to support children with lifelimiting

or life-threatening conditions and

their families.

Santa Run organiser Katie Bremner said:

“The Santa Run is a brilliant way to bring

the community together, and we’re

encouraging everyone to sign up, spread

the word, and help us make this the most

magical run yet!

“The Santa Run, generously sponsored by

Score, is open to all levels – families with

little and not-so-little ones, wheelchair

users, seasoned runners, and fun runners.

Whether you’re

walking, jogging, rolling,

or running, everyone is

welcome to join in the

fun and help make a

difference.

Katie adds: “Every step taken and every

pound raised will go directly towards

providing essential services, accessible

activities, and support. Thanks to funds

raised by our community, children with

life-limiting or life-threatening conditions

can take part in activities their families

never thought possible. From wheelchairs

on a paddleboard to accessible surfing to

cuddling goats on a farm visit, the children

and families we work with can experience

memorable moments together.

“These activities not only helping them

feel less isolated. Like the emotional and

practical support we provide, all our

activities are at no cost to the families we

work with. By taking part in the Santa Run,

you are helping local children and their

families thrive.”

Aberdeen Lord Provost, Dr David

Cameron said: “The Charlie House Santa

Fun Run provides the perfect festive start

to our much-loved Christmas Parade. It is

an event that brings a smile to not only my

own face, but to the thousands of people

who line the streets to watch the

fabulous sight of hundreds of Santas,

and not forgetting the 'Santa-Paws',

running through the streets of Aberdeen!

"Charlie House and their incredible

volunteers continue to do great work

across our city, supporting families and

improving the lives of children when they

need help the most. It's therefore crucial

that we continue to support events like the

Santa Fun Run, so that Charlie House can



continue their amazing work in our

communities.

“So, sign up today and grab your Santa suit

– your support will be very much

appreciated!”

Ticket prices start at £10 for children, £15

for adults, and £7 per pup. Full details on

ticket options for families and four-legged

friends are available on the Charlie House

website. www.charliehouse.org.uk/

events/santa-run

Santa suits and bib numbers for attendees,

as well as festive bandanas for

participating pooches, can be collected

from the check-in station at Fountainhall

Church, Albyn Place, from 3:00pm on

Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Participants must be aged 16 or over to

register themselves. Those aged 15 and

under, and Santa Paws, must be registered

and accompanied by an adult throughout

the event.

Charlie House and

their incredible volunteers

continue to do great work

across our city, supporting

families and improving the

lives of children when they

need help the most.

Aberdeen Lord Provost,

Dr David Cameron

Befriend a Child issues urgent call for new

volunteer mentors as waiting list grows

across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

B

efriend a Child, a

leading 1:1 and group

mentoring and befriending

charity in Aberdeen has

launched a volunteer

recruitment drive for new

mentors to support children

and young people across

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

who are facing challenging life

circumstances. With an

increasing waiting list of young

people in need of support, the

charity is appealing for

committed individuals to step

forward and make a real, lasting

difference.

As part of its intandem

mentoring programme,

Befriend a Child matches young

people aged 7–15, who are

supported by social work or

living in kinship care, with

volunteer mentors. The

mentoring relationship is built

around just 2–3 hours twice a

month, during which the

mentor and child spend time

having fun together, setting

goals, sharing interests and

creating positive memories.

Mentors are asked to commit for

a minimum of 12 months, but

no prior experience is required

as full training and support is

provided by the team at

Befriend a Child.

Olivia, Senior Intandem Coordinator

at Befriend a Child

said: “We are seeing more

referrals than ever, and too

many young people are waiting

for a mentor, someone who

acts as a positive adult role

model and continues to show

up for them. We believe that a

consistent, caring adult

presence, just a few hours every

month can change the

trajectory of a child’s life. Our

mentors help build confidence,

resilience and hope in young

people who often feel

overlooked.”

Befriend a Child emphasises

that the role of a mentor is not

about “fixing” lives but walking

alongside a young person,

offering consistent support, a

listening ear and encouragement.

Activities can be simple,

such as a walk in the park,

attending an event or exploring

a shared hobby, all guided by

the young person’s interests

and goals.

Sarah, a current mentor at

Befriend a Child, said: “I think

my favourite thing about

mentoring is celebrating all the

little wins along the way, they

really mean a lot to me. It’s been

amazing to watch my young

person’s confidence grow, she’s

become a lot chattier and more

open about what she wants to

do and the goals she wants to

set for herself. Every time we

meet, I look forward to hearing

what she’s been up to and what

she’s excited to do next!”

Key details for prospective

mentors:

Time commitment: 2–3

hours, twice a month

Minimum duration: 12

months

Training and support:

Provided by Befriend a

Child

No prior experience

required - just compassion,

reliability and a willingness

to invest in a young

person’s life.

Befriend a Child encourages

anyone who can spare a little

time and wants to make a

meaningful difference to get in

touch with o.polak@befrienda

child.org.uk for more details or

to express interest.

For further information you can

also visit here - befriendachild.

org.uk/how-we-help/intandemmentoring


ACVO News Features

Creating Community

Connection with the

Men’s Club at Inchgarth

Community Centre

At Inchgarth Community Centre in Garthdee, a simple idea has

grown into something that’s making a real difference for local men.

he Men’s Club, which meets every week at the

centre, started just over two years ago thanks to

Tvolunteer Gordon Yeoman, who noticed there were

plenty of groups for women, but nothing just for men.

“I came to an AGM about two years ago,” Gordon

explained. “At the first committee meeting I said, there’s

plenty of activities that give women the opportunity to

meet, but there’s nothing just for men. I said why do we

not start up a men’s club? Everybody looked at each

other and said, that would be a good idea.”

That idea soon took off. The first few sessions were small,

with just a handful of men coming along, but word

quickly spread. Now the group regularly welcomes more

than twenty members each week - a mix of ages and

backgrounds - and continues to grow.

For many men, especially those who are retired, live

alone, or have lost a partner, it can be easy to become

isolated. The Men’s Club offers an easy way to get out of

the house and spend time with others in a relaxed,

friendly setting.

“It gets them out and into company,” said Gordon.

“Once they get used to it, they’ll come again - we’ve

found that here.”

Members can enjoy a chat, a game of pool, dominoes,

snooker or cards and of course a cup of tea. As Gordon

puts it, “It’s just to get them out, mix with other people. It

does them good.”

Treasurer at Inchgarth Community Centre, Gary

Aitkenhead, who has been part of the club from the

beginning, agrees. “It’s really turned into a great social

event for men of all ages, anyone from 18 upwards,” he

said.

The club currently meets on Thursdays, with a new

Tuesday evening session recently added to give more

men the chance to come along. “We’ll see how it goes

over the winter,” Gordon said, “and hopefully it’ll grow.”

Both Gordon and Gary have seen the impact the club has

had on members’ mental health and confidence.

“One chap said to me, ‘I wish I’d known about this club

months ago,’” Gordon recalled. “He used to sit in the the

house looking at four walls. Now he takes the bus into

town, has a walk about - he’d never have done that

before. He said it’s really helped his mental health. If we

can do that for one person, hopefully we can do it for a lot

more.”

Gary added, “A lot of men just vegetate at home. They

need to get out and socialise. I’m the same - if I wasn’t

volunteering here, I’d be sitting at home watching

We’re not a therapy group; we’re

just a social group. But even that has a big

effect. We’ve got a few guys who’ve lost

their wives, and coming here helps get

them out the house and talking again.



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daytime telly, and I hate that! Coming along, meeting

people, having a chat and a game - it makes a big

difference.”

He’s quick to point out that the club isn’t a formal

support group. “We’re not a therapy group; we’re just a

social group. But even that has a big effect. We’ve got a

few guys who’ve lost their wives, and coming here helps

get them out the house and talking again.”

The Men’s Club keeps things simple and affordable. “We

only charge £1 each time,” Gary said. “For that, you get a

cup of tea, a fancy piece, sometimes even a zero-alcohol

beer. You can’t beat it!”

The friendly atmosphere is what keeps people coming

back. “We’re all pals,” Gordon said. “If they didn’t like it,

they wouldn’t come back - and they all come back every

week.”

For Gordon, the group has also been a personal help. “I

lost my wife this year, and it’s somewhere to come as

well,” he said. “It’s good to meet people. Inchgarth is a

great place - everyone is friendly, and Paul O’Connor,

who runs the centre, is brilliant. If it wasn’t for him, this

place wouldn’t be here.”

The future looks bright for Inchgarth Community Centre

itself. A £4.5 million extension project is currently

underway and the development will almost double the

size of the centre, adding a new café, community rooms

and improved accessibility throughout. Gordon is

already thinking about what this could mean for the

Men’s Club. “Once we get the new building, maybe we

could get in and bake things, repair bikes, do stuff like

that,” he said. “We haven’t got the room for that just

now, but once the new building’s ready, we can get that

going as well.”

Gary is equally optimistic. “I just want to see the club

carry on the way it’s going,” he said. “If anybody new

wants to come along, just come along - the more the

merrier.”

The Men’s Club is a great example of what community

centres like Inchgarth do best - bringing people together

and creating a sense of belonging. It’s about local people

looking out for each other and finding friendship.

As Gordon summed it up: “You know what men are like -

they’ll say, ‘I’m a man, I don’t need that.’ But they do.

We’ve seen that here. And it’s not just the Men’s Club

people can come along to at Inchgarth - the centre’s

open every day, and everyone’s friendly. You can just

come down, have a chat and be part of it.”

For many local men, that simple invitation has already

changed their lives for the better.

The Inchgarth Men’s Club runs Tuesday's 6:30pm to

8:30pm and Thursday's 1pm to 3pm and is open to all

men 18+. Find more and how to become a member of

Inchgarth Community Centre at www.inchgarth.co.uk


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MCR Pathways

Keeping The Promise Through

Mentoring Aberdeen’s Young People

L-R: Olivia Turnbull, Young Carers Pathway Coordinator, and

Rebecca Finnie, Community Delivery Lead (North Region).


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MCR Pathways is a national mentoring

charity with a mission to help young

people facing challenges in their lives

build confidence, resilience and lasting

support networks through an awardwinning

relationship-based model.

n Aberdeen, MCR

I Pathways has recently

launched their Vital Sparks

mentoring programme.

First established in Glasgow, the

charity has grown to work

across local authorities in

Scotland, including Aberdeen,

where it is continuing to expand

its reach through innovative

community-based and postschool

mentoring programmes.

Rebecca Finnie, Community

Delivery Lead (North Region),

and Olivia Turnbull, Young

Carers Pathway Coordinator,

share how the charity is working

in line with The Promise to

ensure young people from careexperienced

backgrounds grow

up loved, safe and respected.

“MCR Pathways began in 2007

with the aim of supporting care

experienced young people and

those facing challenging

circumstances,” explains

Rebecca. “Our goal has always

been to provide strong trusted

adult relationships and support

networks around young people

– to build their confidence, help

them with their wellbeing and

guide them through key

transitions such as leaving

school and starting work,

college, apprenticeships or

university. We work with young

people to see their future

through a different lens and to

re-engage with school to gain

qualifications they otherwise

would not achieve.”

The charity launched its

services in Aberdeen in 2018 at

St Machar Academy, piloting its

original school-based

mentoring model that blends

mentoring and group work

together to support young

people throughout their school

journey to increase attendance,

gain qualifications and

progress to a positive

destination. Over the last seven

years, the programme has

expanded significantly – now

supporting young people both

in school and in community

settings to reach those who

might not otherwise access

mentoring.

Recognising that not all young

people thrive in school

environments, MCR Pathways

has spent the past summer

developing a new community

mentoring programme – Vital

Sparks.

“We found that some young

people benefit most from

having a trusted adult

mentoring relationship outside

of a school setting,” says

Rebecca. “That might be

because of mental health

issues, behavioural clashes or

simply that a classroom setting

isn’t the best environment for

them.

“By moving into community

spaces with Vital Sparks, we’re

able to support school refusers,

non-attenders and recent

school leavers – now extending

our support up to the age of 20.

This bridges the gap between

leaving school and the next

stage of their journey, helping

to sustain positive outcomes

over the longer term.”

MCR Pathways has recently launched their Vital

Sparks mentoring programme in Aberdeen.

The emphasis is

on creating a space

where young people feel

comfortable and supported.

Olivia Turnbull, Young Carers Pathway

Coordinator at MCR Pathways

“We work with young people

aged 12 to 20 to help them with

their transitions from school

and from young carer services

to adult services,” says Olivia.

“The programme is flexible.

Young carers can refer

themselves directly – they

don’t have to be formally

identified first. It’s about

making sure they can access

support quickly, without

unnecessary barriers.”

This approach also allows

young people and their

mentors to meet in safe,

accessible community venues

across Aberdeen City, tailored

to the young person’s interests.

“Whether it’s cooking in a

community kitchen, playing

musical instruments or simply

sitting down for a chat, the

emphasis is on creating a space

where young people feel

comfortable and supported,”

says Olivia.


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Funded by Aberdeen City

Health and Social Care

Partnership as a 12-month ‘test

of change’ project, Vital Sparks

aims to identify and support

young carers at the earliest

stage possible.

MCR Pathways works closely

with partners such as

Barnardo’s Young Carers to

ensure a joined-up approach

across the city as well as being

represented on the Carers

Strategy Implementation

Group.

Through this partnership, MCR

Pathways ensures that the

voices and experiences of

young carers are reflected in

Aberdeen’s ongoing strategic

work. Their involvement in the

consultation for the next Carers

Strategy helps to shape a more

inclusive, responsive approach

to supporting young carers in

Aberdeen.

“It’s always their choice to join

us,” says Olivia.

“We listen to what they want

out of a mentoring relationship

– their interests, their goals and

sometimes even the type of

mentor they’d like to be

matched with. We check in

regularly to make sure the

relationship is going well. If it’s

not the right fit, we can make

changes. The young person’s

voice is at the centre of

everything.”

This commitment reflects the

ethos of The Promise, placing

young people’s voices at the

heart of decision-making. By

ensuring they lead the process,

from referral through to

mentoring and beyond, MCR

Pathways empowers young

people to have real choice and

control over the support they

receive.

“Mentoring is designed to fit

around their lives,” Rebecca

continues. “Whether that

means fitting around caring

responsibilities, mental health

needs or other commitments.”

By meeting the young person

where they are most

comfortable and familiar, MCR

Pathways remove barriers to

participation and upholds their

right to be heard and respected.

Rebecca and Olivia share that

more than 80% of young people

mentored through MCR

Pathways’ programme have

reported an increase in

confidence and a better

understanding of their

strengths.

Beyond the statistics, Rebecca

highlights the personal stories:

“Success looks different for

every young person. For some,

it’s about feeling heard and

supported. For others, it’s


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about building the confidence

to take their next step in

education, work or life.

Mentoring gives them a safe

space to explore their

potential.”

Importantly, there’s no time

limit. Some young people may

only need mentoring for a few

months, while others continue

for years, often maintaining the

relationship with their mentor

informally once they leave the

programme.

As the young carers

programme takes shape, Olivia

shares Vital Spark’s ambition:

“We’re aiming to support 55

young carers by the end of the

year. Part of that is raising

awareness and helping schools

and other organisations

identify young carers. Many

don’t even realise they’re carers

– it’s just their normal day-today

life. We want to change

that by creating more

understanding amongst adults

and professionals.”

For Vital Sparks to succeed,

family engagement is key:

“We’re now much more

involved with parents and

carers than ever before,” says

Rebecca.

“We talk to families to

understand the young person

better and to make sure the

support fits their lives. If there

are siblings who would also

benefit, we support them too. If

other services can help, we

signpost families to those

organisations.”

This approach is also closely

aligned with The Promise,

which highlights the

importance of supporting

families and the networks

around children and young

people.

MCR Pathways recognises that

a young person’s wellbeing is

deeply connected to their

home environment and works

collaboratively with parents,

carers and partner

organisations to build a

foundation of stability and

trust. By nurturing these wider

networks, the charity helps

ensure young people have

consistent support in every

area of their lives.

The Promise means making

sure every young person grows

up loved, safe and respected -

mentoring can be a key part of

making that happen.

Rebecca Finnie, Community Delivery Lead

(North Region) at MCR Pathways

MCR Pathways has developed

partnerships with organisations

such as Home-Start

Aberdeen to ensure families

can access wrap-around

support where needed,

including for parents of

younger children or those

facing mental health

challenges.

The work of MCR Pathways

aligns closely with the

foundations of The Promise,

ensuring that care experienced

and vulnerable young people

are supported through strong,

trusted relationships and

community collaboration.

“Our mentors are often that

one consistent person in a

young person’s life,” says

Rebecca. “They help them

navigate challenges, build

confidence and feel supported

to achieve their goals. Keeping

The Promise means making

sure every young person grows

up loved, safe and respected -

mentoring can be a key part of

making that happen.”

To find out more about the

Vital Sparks mentoring

programme, contact Olivia

Turnbull at olivia.turnbull@

mcrpathways.org.

To find out more about MCR

Pathways, or if you’re

interested in volunteering as a

mentor, visit mcrpathways.org

or contact Rebecca Finnie at

rebecca.finnie@mcr

pathways.org.

To find out more about The

Promise in Aberdeen, visit

ACVO’s dedicated webpage at

acvo.org.uk/thepromise.


Volunteer Aberdeen

Recognise,

Celebrate

and Support

Volunteering

CVO along with our partners in

A Aberdeen and nationally across

the third sector interface network are

always keen to recognise, celebrate and

support the tremendous contribution

volunteers and volunteer involving

organisations make. Three forthcoming

magnificent occasions all of which

involve volunteers highlight the

enormous positive difference volunteers

are making.

International Volunteer Managers Day

International Volunteer Managers Day is

on the 5th November 2025. This brings

attention to and celebrates the essential

work everyone who assists in volunteer

co-ordination/management does and the

real difference this makes for people and

communities.

2025 theme is “Be BOLD. Make Change.”

More information is available at:

volunteermanagersday.org

Trustees’ Week 2025

It is Trustees’ Week 3rd - 7th November

2025. A time for celebrating, supporting

and inspiring over 1 million volunteer

Charity Trustees across the country and

thanking Trustees for their commitment

and contribution, which is so incredibly

important and greatly appreciated.

For more information about being a

Charity Trustee / Board Member,

including support and training available

to Charity Trustees / Board Members in

Aberdeen please visit:

ACVO Governance Support

Volunteer Aberdeen

OSCR

Trustees’ Week

National Befriending Week 2025

National Befriending Week, 1st - 7th

November 2025 brings together

befriending organisations

ACVO along with our

partners in Aberdeen

and nationally across the

third sector interface

network are always keen to

recognise, celebrate and

support the tremendous

contribution volunteers and

volunteer involving

organisations make. ACVO

extends a huge thank you to

everyone supporting

volunteering in Aberdeen

during International

Volunteer Managers Day,

Trustees’ Week and National

Befriending Week 2025.

Mike Melvin

Volunteer Services

Manager

and volunteers across the country. It is a

marvellous opportunity to recognise and

celebrate existing volunteer befrienders,

recruit new befrienders and raise

awareness of befriending services.

For the latest about Befriending Week

please visit befriending.co.uk/befriendingweek

and if you are interested in being a

Volunteer Befriender in Aberdeen please

visit volunteeraberdeen.org.uk/

opportunities and click on the Befriending

category for the latest Volunteer Befriender

roles.

For organisations the recently established

Aberdeen Befriending Network is an

excellent way to share knowledge and

support befriending across the city (for

more details please email:

info@aberdeenbefriendingnetwork.co.uk).

ACVO extends a huge thank you to

everyone supporting volunteering in

Aberdeen during International Volunteer

Managers Day, Trustees’ Week and

National Befriending Week 2025.

Volunteer

Aberdeen


Funding

Self Management Fund

The ALLIANCE

Since 2009, The ALLIANCE has awarded over £29 million in funds to 495

projects. More information on the projects can be found in our Funded Projects

section.

The Self Management Fund was created by the Scottish Government in

response to recommendations made in the Gaun Yersel: the Self Management

Strategy for Scotland. It was set up to support the development of co-produced,

person centred, self management activity across Scotland. Learning from the

experience of people living with long term conditions, and their unpaid carers, is

central to the ethos of the fund.

Across all rounds of the Self Management Fund projects must show that:

Work is new for the applicant organisation, or present a development of an

existing idea.

The idea has come from the people it is designed to benefit.

Disabled people, individuals living with long term conditions and/or unpaid

carers will be enabled to take a leadership role in the design, delivery and

evaluation of the project.

The capacity of disabled people, individuals living with long term conditions

and/or unpaid carers to effectively self manage will be enhanced .

The principles of self management identified in Gaun’ Yersel’: the Self

Management Strategy for Scotland are at the heart of the project.

Community

Funding Available:

up to £150,000

Applications close:

19/12/2025

Find out more at acvo.org.uk/opportunities/funding

Boost Fund

Corra Foundation

The Boost Fund is for small community-led organisations across Scotland

supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Groups can apply

if their activities will support their communities and the people who live there.

Grants are flexible and groups can apply for many different costs. The work you

are doing might be about providing practical help, or organising activities and

gatherings, or addressing another local need.

The Boost Fund will provide grants of £500-£3,000 to constituted groups and

charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less. Unconstituted groups can

apply for grants of between £250-£1,500. There is £750,000 available to

distribute until March 2026, and we anticipate making approximately 250-300

grants. Approximately 10% of the funding available will be made in grants to

unconstituted groups.

Children & Young

People

Funding Available:

up to £3,000

Applications are

ongoing until

March 2026

Please note that The Boost Fund continues to support groups working with

children and families, but now also supports wider community activity. The

Boost Fund will remain open for applications until all funds are spent.

This fund aims to:

Provide an accessible funding opportunity for small community-led

organisations.

Ensure supportive community-led activities are available.

Find out more at acvo.org.uk/opportunities/funding

Funding

discover more funding opportunities collected with

Aberdeen's third sector in mind on our funding portal at

acvo.org.uk/opportunities/funding


Events

Events

Events in November

6th

8th

11th

Human Rights & Poverty

Workshop

Join us for our Open Day at Thrive

Together Support, a day service for adults

with additional needs based in Silverburn

Lodge, Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don,

Aberdeen. AB23 8GD.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come

along, explore our new premises, meet the

team, and learn more about the range of

activities and support we provide. From life

skills and social activities to workplace

training and wellbeing support — we tailor

everything to meet each individual’s needs.

Whether you’re a parent, carer,

professional, or simply curious about what

we do, we’d love to welcome you.

Thrive Together Support

Open Day

Join us for our Open Day at Thrive Together

Support, a day service for adults with

additional needs based in Silverburn Lodge,

Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

AB23 8GD.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come along,

explore our new premises, meet the team, and

learn more about the range of activities and

support we provide. From life skills and social

activities to workplace training and wellbeing

support — we tailor everything to meet each

individual’s needs.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, professional,

or simply curious about what we do, we’d love

to welcome you.

RAYS Young Parent Group

(Ongoing, Weekly)

A chance to have a FREE coffee and cake with

other young parents whilst your preschool

aged children play.

If you are a parent or parent-to-be under the

age of 25, come and join us.

This is an ongoing group every week – Filo on

John Street other than the first Tuesday of the

month when we are at Cafe Osman’s on

George Street.

For more information and updates please email

RAYS@barnardos.org.uk or call Sandra on

07394 843247.

Date Thu 6 November 2025

Date Sat 8 November 2025

Date Tue 11 October 2025

(ongoing, weekly group)

Time

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Time

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost

Free

Cost

Free

Cost

Free

Organiser

The Poverty Alliance

Organiser

Thrive Together Support

Organiser

Barnardo’s

Venue

CFINE, 2-4 Poynernook

Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW

Venue

Silverburn Lodge, Claymore

Drive, Bridge of Don,

Aberdeen, AB23 8GD

Venue

Filo Coffee House,

John Street, Aberdeen,

AB25 1BT

Find out more via ACVO Events




Events

Greyhope Morning: one wee

bit of Grun in Torry

We’ll hear from local historian John Dunn to

learn about the history of a site in Torry

starting in 1746 right through to 2025.

Have you ever wondered about the history of

a piece of land? All the different things that

existed on the site over the years, and the

people who would have used it?

This week, we’re joined by local historian John

Dunn to learn about the history and heritage of

a small piece of ground in Torry. The talk starts

in 1746 and comes right through to 2025; a

real local history lesson.

Free tea and coffee will be served by our

wonderful volunteers.

Live Webinar: Designated Child

Protection Officer/Lead

Suitable for staff who have a lead/designated

safeguarding person role within your

organisation.

You must have previously completed a

safeguarding/child protection course to

attend this session.

This course is delivered via MS Teams by an

experienced professional.

We will review the latest legislation and

policies related to safeguarding/child

protection, ensuring you understand how they

apply to your specific duties as a

lead/designated safeguarding person.

Festive Craft Fair

Get into the holiday spirit and support a great

cause at the Cairns Counselling Festive Craft

Fair!

Join us for a weekend filled with local

handmade gifts and festive treats. Discover

unique and one-of-a-kind items – all lovingly

made by talented local crafters.

What to Expect:

Beautiful handcrafted gifts & festive home

décor

Raffle, Tombola and Children’s Lucky Dip

Tea & Coffee and sweet treats.

Every donation helps support the vital work of

Cairns Counselling, providing compassionate

care and mental health support to those in

need across our community.

Dates Tue 18 November 2025

Date Wed 26 November 2025

Date

Sat 29 November 2025 &

Sun 30 November 2025

Times

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Time

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost

Free

Cost £50

Cost

Free

Organiser

Greyhope Bay

Organiser

Aberlour Futures

Organiser

Cairns Counselling

Venues

Greyhope Bay Centre,

Torry Battery, Greyhope

Road, Aberdeen, AB11 8QX

Venue

Online (Microsoft Teams)

Venue Trinity Hall, 164

Holburn Street,

Aberdeen, AB10 6DA




18th

26th

29th - 30th

Discover more events from and for

Aberdeen's third sector and add yours

free of charge to our public calendar at

acvo.org.uk/events


Vacancies

Chief Executive Officer

Avenue Confidential

£53,000 - £57,000 Full Time

36.25 hours Permanent

Aberdeen Closing date: 17/11/2025 Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of the strategic direction of Avenue. Together, the

Board and Chief Executive are responsible for the Avenue’s financial stability and its operations. The Board delegates

responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive also supports the Board to carry out its governance functions effectively by providing information,

guidance and support. As Company Secretary, the Chief Executive oversees all compliance including ensuring the filing of all

legal and regulatory documents and monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Reports to: Chair of Board of Trustees

Direct Reports: There are 5 staff managed by the Chief Executive. There are 30 staff employed in total and we have a number

of freelance counsellors and mediators.

Hours of Work: Full time, with occasional evening or weekend commitments.

Location: The normal place of work is Belgrave House, 7 Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen, AB25 2NR. There is a requirement to

visit and have presence at services across the Northeast of Scotland. Some travel (regional and national) is required,

commensurate with the profile and responsibilities of the post.

Salary Range: £53,000 – £57,000 (Recruitment is usually at the lower end of the band unless exceptional relevant experience

justifies a higher entry point.).

To Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification and management competences to

avenuehr@avenuecharity.org

Download Recruitment Pack

Development Worker

Mind Store

£16 per hour Part Time 10 hours per week - Flexible Fixed Term Aberdeen

Closing date: 14/11/2025

Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

Role Purpose: The Development Worker will be part of a team delivering and developing a range of support, services,

partnerships, and activities for and with our beneficiaries as part of the Mind Store service.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop groups and activities relating to – mental health support e.g., nutrition and cooking,.

• Undertake project coordination, budgeting, and evaluations.

• Comprehensive and timeous preparation of reports for funders and the Mind Store Board

• Contributing to identifying funding sources and supporting funding applications

• Promotion of the project to relevant partner organisations, and work in partnership to promote the project.

• Grow the development of Mind Store’s social media presence.

Fixed Term up to 31st March 2026 (dependent of funding)

To spply, please send your CV and cover letter to Jenny Thomson mindstore@cfine.org


Vacancies

Safe & Warm Adviser

(Maternity Cover)

Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau

£23,714 - £25,844 Full Time

35 hours per week, Mon-Fri Fixed Term

Aberdeen Closing date: 10/11/2025 Find out more and apply at acvo.org.uk/vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to provide comprehensive energy advice and support to

residents of Aberdeen.

This ranges from contacting and negotiating with suppliers, helping to switch suppliers/tariffs, providing advice on energy

efficiency, supporting to check and apply for grants, advise clients on how to read their meters/bills, supporting clients to

make complaints, and supporting vulnerable clients.

The role involves assessing the client’s situation, dealing promptly with any emergencies, undertaking case work and liaising

with external organisations as necessary to support the client as much as possible.

The role also involves ensuring that the client’s details are fully captured on our online recording system and that all

statistical data is captured for funding purposes.

This role also involves delivering talks and presentations to local community groups on energy efficiency.

Completed application forms should be returned by email to kristi.kelly@aberdeencab.casonline.org.uk

Download Job Advert

Download Job Description Download Application Form Download Equal Opportunities Form

Find a rewarding

career within

Aberdeen's third

sector- keep up to

date with recent

vacancies at

acvo.org.uk/

vacancies

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it featured in our ACVO Opportunities bulletin, our digital magazine ACVO News as well as

on our site and shared via our social media feeds

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