Serendipity sbrc is an asset based community development agency that support community members to take action about issues in their community from a health perspective. We support members to engage with key services and to attend recovery cafes.

Safe Families provides early intervention care for families who are facing a crisis or struggling in some way, helping them to get back on their feet. Safe Families works to avert escalation of need by offering individually tailored support, including overnight hosting of children where required. The Safe Families model offers families in crisis approved and trained volunteers to support them: each offer is unique and dependant on the needs of the family. Volunteers might befriend children and/or parents, can host children during the day and/or night and can provide practical resources where required. Volunteers are supported at all times by the Safe Families team based in Edinburgh.

The Association was set up to advance the mental, physical and spiritual welfare of young people between the ages of 14 and 25 by promoting the scheme of Awards known as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In recent years, whilst maintaining the core function of the Association we have focused our activities on provision of support and experiential learning for targeted groups of young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

Carers Link is the local organisation dedicated to carers and we provide a range of services for people who live or care within the East Dunbartonshire area. Our Vision: Carers want to see the person they care for have the best possible quality of life. Carers Link wants to see the Carers of East Dunbartonshire also have the best possible quality of life, encompassing help and support for your caring role, and the opportunity to pursue your own needs, interests or work. Carers Link wants to see that the Carers of East Dunbartonshire are both informed and involved and that your experience as a Carer is respected and valued.

SensationALL provides multi-sensory experiences for children and adults with disabilities, multiple support needs and people's families.

Pushing Out the Boat (a registered Scottish Charity - SCIO No SC044919) and run by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers is North-East Scotland’s unique literary and arts journal, publishing high-quality prose, poetry and art selected from a unique blend of the global and the local. In its pages are thrillingly gathered artists and writers from all around the world, as well as just around the corner, creating a linguistic mix that welcomes Doric, Scots, and a world of eclectic Englishes that help to bring us a’thegither. We maintain a strong commitment to first time writers and artists; and to outreach, by supplying copies to worthy causes, local libraries and schools – the latter specially to encourage young contributors. We aspire to offer readers the very best regional literary magazine in Scotland.

Caledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland’s leading providers of high-quality affordable homes and associated services for people in housing need. We own and manage over 4,600 social rented homes in 8 local authority areas. Our strategy is based on providing homes and services that make life better.

Our aim is to support older people to live independently at home. Our preventative services address the difficulty older people face getting their weekly grocery shopping, doing jobs around the house and the growing isolation that comes with failing health. We also aim to provide a wide range of supported volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and ability and these include shopper, driver, delivery assistant and office assistant.

Tayside Re-Users is an environmental reuse and recycling Social Enterprise. Established in 1995 it diverts unwanted items from landfill for reuse and recycling, offers employment, volunteering and training opportunities to young people and others who struggle to secure work and provides low cost or no cost household items to people on fixed or low incomes.

Deaf Links provides a wide range of services, activities and learning opportunities for Deaf, hard of hearing and sensory impaired people.

The Hospice provides care for patients with a life limiting illness and support for those close to them. This is carried out through a range of services including in patient ward, day services, out patients and family support.

dates-n-mates is Scotland's national dating and friendship agency run by and for adults with learning disabilities. We offer social and dating events as well as friendship matching.

Rubislaw Park is a private, luxury care home in Aberdeen, surrounded by beautiful mature gardens and set against a backdrop of woodlands. We provide exemplary standards of Residential Care, Respite Care, Dementia Care and Whole-life Nursing Care, taking an individual-centred approach to care. We believe that developing an atmosphere of individual care and attention our service users will contribute to their well-being and comfort enabling them to enjoy life to their fullest potential.

Barnardo's Scotland provides more than 122 community-based services throughout the country working with over 26,500 vulnerable children, young people and their families. Services include: leaving care services which help young people to bridge the gap between being in care and living in the adult world, family activity services which work to support families in trouble, disability services supporting children with disabilities and offering short breaks to their families. Our website provides a search for local services.

Advising and supporting carers in Edinburgh and the Lothians. This could be over the phone or in the office. Carers can also be referred to the advocacy service, counselling service and training service.

AbilityNet helps people of any age and with any disability to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. We do this by providing specialist advice services, free information resources and by helping to build a more accessible digital world.

PFSS provides a unique service, supporting pet owners who are facing ill health, temporary homelessness or domestic abuse. Our volunteer foster carers give a pet a temporary “home from home”, taking responsibility for their care, feeding and exercise, freeing the owner from worry at a difficult time.

We are a network dedicated to bringing about a 70% reduction in child abuse and neglect by the year 2030 – we are the 70/30 Campaign. 70/30 is not just another campaign - it is part of a highly-developed, long-term, ground-breaking action plan to stop child abuse and neglect from ever beginning. We call this Primary Prevention. The 70/30 Campaign was created by the WAVE Trust charity.

Common Weal Aberdeen is an Aberdeen based not for profit group. We are loosely associated with the wider Common Weal group covering Scotland but we decide how our local group operates and feed into the national group.

Every day of your life matters, from the first to the last. We believe everyone living with a terminal illness should be able to get the most from the time they have left, however hard that may sometimes feel. We'll be here for you and your family when you may feel like no-one else is, to help you cope when you don't know how. Marie Curie Nurses care for you in your home, when you need them most, day or night. Our hospices are at the heart of communities around the UK. And our trained volunteers and advisers are here for you with practical information and support when you don't know what to do next or just need to talk. We'll be by your side with care and support every step of the way, bringing light in the darkest hours.

DEBRA is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal. We have a vision of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin blistering condition, EB. DEBRA focuses its work in two areas: > We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB. > We provide care and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with EB.

The KLSB Community Group was formed in 2018 after it was identified that there was a need for a local group in the area to help tackle issues including food insecurities, social welfare, support and general community wellbeing. We started as a small litter picking group where we gained support from local residents, groups and businesses. Since those early days we have now become a registered Scottish charity who operate a food pantry, a support hub and we are also in the process of bringing a large community garden to the area. We continue to work in the community by bringing colour to our public gardens as well as our micro gardens which can be found throughout our area.

Our charity shops raise funds so we can care for more people living with a terminal illness and their families. Shop, donate some items or volunteer.

Girlguiding Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for girls and young women. Every year we empower 50,000 girls to be their best and face the challenges of growing up today. We’ve been doing this through adventure, friendship and fun for over 100 years. We inspire girls. We give them space to grow, and strive to ensure that each one of them can get involved – no matter what their background or ability. We have more than 12,000 amazing volunteers who, along with our fantastic supporters, make that happen. We’re dedicated to creating a better world for girls and young women. What we do makes a positive difference to the lives of all girls and young women across Scotland – not just our members.

CHANGES is a Community Health Project which promotes the positive wellbeing of people living in East Lothian. CHANGES works with local people and professionals to develop initiatives and services to help people manage their stress.

Provides specialist counselling and support to male and female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse across Fife. Provides support to those who are supporting survivors of abuse. Provides training and consultancy to frontline staff in working sensitively with disclosures of abuse.

Home-Start Kirkcaldy offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in Kirkcaldy, Kinghorn, Burntisland and Cardenden. Since 1994, they have offered a unique service for families - recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home. Home-visiting volunteers visit a family once a week to help them deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. We also runa weekly family group, creche and organise trips and outings.

We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

Aberdeen City Voice is a panel of Aberdeen City residents. We contact them on a regular basis to ask for their views on a wide range of issues that affect the community. At the moment around 1000 residents are on the City Voice Panel and we send them 3 questionnaires a year. The City Voice is supported by Aberdeen’s Community Planning Partnership so it covers a wide range of topics.

To provide social and recreational facilities by means of a community hub for the parish of Glencorse and beyond.

Reduce social isolation Improve the emotional and socail well-being of older adults in community Offer a chance to develop a trusting relationship enhance quality of life assist those who are currently socially excluded to take a more active part in their community Help encourage and maintain a sense of community Offering an opportunity to engage volunteers

To support partnership in community rehabilitation and create a community led skills environment. To develop positive motivation and improve self esteem. To provide a safe, secure learning environment. To develop outreach potential in Lochaber. To encourage recycling in Lochaber.

Our four acre field is in a beautiful location overlooking Duddingston Loch under Arthur’s Seat. Over the last five years volunteers and groups have been working together to transform this space by growing organic vegetables, fruit and flowers, making access paths and creating peaceful places to sit and enjoy the gairden. We donate our produce to various projects around the city which distribute food to people who need it.

PlayPeace offers services and activities in partnership with parents and interested bodies, to support families with children who additional needs in a whole family context, b: Being welcoming, inclusive and removing barriers to participation, involving PlayPeace families in all aspects of the services and activities offered.

Our aim at Under The Trees regarding outdoor learning are simple: We believe everyone has the right to enjoy the outdoors safely. The outdoor environment is a vast treasure box full of experiences and opportunities waiting to be found. We want to raise the profile of outdoor learning; encourage more people outdoors. The want to create opportunities for young people to develop their skill through outdoor learning in order to help realise their potential.

As a social enterprise we have set ourselves a mission to bring people together and make our community resilient. In our shop we stock fresh produce, groceries, household products and toiletries that are local, environmentally friendly, organic, or fair trade to enable to help people live a healthier more sustainable life. In our cafe we serve healthy soups, toasties and coffee and provide a place for people to meet. However, we are just more than that. We have received funding for an exciting climate change project, we are building a training kitchen and we are developing an indoor market hall, as well as spaces for workshops and events. We are proud to work together with a variety of other community projects and charities.

Fertility Network Scotland provides free advice, support, help, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatement throughout Scotland.

We’re a centre promoting re-use and recycling of fabrics, hardware and furniture. We aim to further the work of the Salvation Army through supporting their shops. As a voluntary organisation we offer meaningful volunteering experiences listening to what our volunteers are looking for and meeting those needs.

NHS Research Ethics Committees protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health and social care research. The committees review applications from research teams across the UK, and the Scientific Officer provides support and guidance on request to all applicants for ethical review and additional support for researchers within Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles Health Boards. The members of the committee are non-paid volunteers and include lay people who are not involved with clinical care or medical research and expert members with clinical or medical research expertise. The North of Scotland Research Ethics Service is governed by the UK wide Health Research Authority and the Chief Scientist Office in Scotland. We are supported by the Grampian, Highland, Orkney Shetland and Western Isles Health Boards.

The EPIC partnership seeks to raise awareness of the distinctive landscape features and biodiversity around the Ochils Hillfoot Villages and promotes the need to safeguard natural heritage through community engagement and volunteering. The purpose of EPIC is to engage local communities in environmental projects that will enhance the natural and cultural heritage of Clackmannanshire whilst empowering the notion of local stewardship.

Four Pillars’ mission is the supply and provision of barrier contraception, peer education and information to support and grow the LGBT+ community in manners of Mental, Emotional, Physical and Sexual Health thereby promoting informed choices and reducing the prevalence of HIV and other STIs.

Keeping people safe.

Mary's Meals provides a meal for a hungry child in school. We currently feed over a million children across 12 countries.

We are a non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world.

The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people.

To recruit, train and match adult volunteers with vulnerable young people (aged 8 -18 years) as a means of making a positive difference in the young person's life.

To conserve wetlands and their biodiversity

To assist community and voluntary groups in Annandale with their transport needs. The provision of community transport and other services for the inhabitants of Annandale and the surrounding areas in need by reason of disablement, poverty, social or economic circumstances

Grace provides peer support for people who have been through some kind of trauma in their life but feel ready to move on and are looking forward to a brighter future.

The hub is a community anchor organisation, with a regionwide community development remit. The hub develops and delivers services that address community needs. The hub is a resource base in Dumfries town centre which provides wraparound support for community groups, voluntary sector organisations and social innovators. The hub is home to anywhere between 10 and 15 organisations or projects at any given time and as such is able to offer a wide and constantly evolving variety of volunteer opportunities. 4.1 To advance education, social welfare and the furtherance of health and wellbeing. 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.3 To advance other non-profit distributing organizations in Dumfries and Galloway in furtherance of their own purposes of advancement of education, social welfare and relief of disadvantage. 4.4 The advancement of community development and citizenship to build social capital and resilience in disadvantaged communities. 4.5 To promote and organize co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and bring together representatives of communities, statutory agencies and non-profit distributing organizations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes

To raise money by selling donated goods in Hawick in order that the proceeds can be used to research heart disease by the BHF.

The charity shop promotes volunteering, serves the public and provides support and advice to voluntary organisations.

Every day Royal Voluntary Service helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. We provide practical services in homes, in hospitals and in communities all across England, Scotland and Wales so people can be independent and active. Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest voluntary organisations and much of our work is supporting older people. We provide practical solutions to the everyday problems of loneliness and isolation. Volunteers are vital to the work of Royal Voluntary Service. Without them Royal Voluntary Service simply wouldn't exist. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, men or women, young or older and we've got something for everyone, including specialist roles such as this. Anyone who volunteers for Royal Voluntary Service knows that they are joining a charity which people trust - our style is practical, positive, personal and professional. Royal Voluntary Service is committed to being an Investing in Volunteers organisation.

The aim of the BHF is to play a leading role in the fight against heart disease. The BHF aims to do this through research, education and care, funding medical research, providing support and information and also providing life saving equipment for hospitals and funding BHF nurses.

Every year we help 400,000 Young People in the UK enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors, interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. And it’s not just Young People who can get in on the action. Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available. To find out more visit www.scouts-scotland.org.uk

The Moray Community Health and Social Care Partnership is the organisation which brings together Dr Gray's Hospital, community care services at the Moray Council, public health services, primary care, mental health, learning disability, health improvement and community health services.

Secure for public/community use the part of Leverburgh School that the CnES want to knock down.

Sported is a leading Sport for Change charity, helping to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. We’re a membership organisation, working with over 3000 amazing community groups and organisations that are using the power of sport to tackle the root causes of some of society’s biggest problems, and giving disadvantaged young people the opportunities to succeed in life. We support the inspirational local heroes and heroines that run these clubs by providing free business and financial support so that they have the skills, knowledge and resources to continue their amazing work. We have a network of volunteer business mentors who work with our members on a one-to-one basis, providing expert consultancy on a range of business issues.

Changeworks develop and deliver innovative projects and businesses that inspire and empower people to make a difference. Our activities: increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable sources, prevent waste from going to landfill, promote methods of transport with low environmental impact. We provide people with the information they need to make choices that lessen their impact on the environment, we help them to lead safer, healthier, more fulfilled lives.

Humanist Society Scotland seeks a future in which: The worth, dignity and autonomy of every person is respected and individual freedom is balanced with social responsibility and a duty of care for future generations Scottish civic institutions are democratic and human rights are developed, embedded and protected; Ethical and moral problems are addressed with compassion, knowledge and reason; No belief system (religious or not) should have, nor expect, privilege in the democratic process. In effect we seek a secular Scotland.

Every day of your life matters, from the first to the last. We believe everyone living with a terminal illness should be able to get the most from the time they have left, however hard that may sometimes feel. We’ll be here for you and your family when you may feel like no-one else is, to help you cope when you don’t know how. Marie Curie Nurses care for you in your home, when you need them most, day or night. Our hospices are at the heart of communities around the UK. And our trained volunteers and advisers are here for you with practical information and support when you don’t know what to do next or just need to talk. We’ll be by your side with care and support every step of the way, bringing light in the darkest hours.

Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction and self-esteem.

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all. The RSPB exists to conserve wild birds and the environment. We have more than one million members, over 13,000 volunteers, 1,300 staff, 200 nature reserves,9 regional offices, 4 country offices...and one vision - to work for a better environment rich in birds and wildlife.

Stella's Voice is protecting the world's most vulnerable people from human traffickers.

To make our financial contribution to beating heart disease through great retailing. \r\nTo provide a convenient contact for the public who may have queries or need information about the BHF and the work we do.\r\nTo be the face of the NHF on the high Street and to project a professional image.

Sported is a leading 'Sport For Change' charity, supporting over 3,000 amazing community sports clubs and groups that are using the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support clubs by providing free business support so that they have the skills and resources to continue their work. We also have a network of volunteer mentors who work with our members providing expert consultancy on a range of business issues.

To support individuals and communities to engage with nature and deliver volunteer led solutions to help improve the environment. A community growing garden providing volunteers with space to learn about organic growing, healthy eating, recycling and sustainability while sharing skills and socialising to the wider community we offer a natural space for outdoor events, environmental workshops and training.

Aberdeen Science Centre aspires to be a 5 star visitor attraction and our dedicated team provide: •An important and valuable educational resource for the whole community where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can come and engage with science and be enthused and inspired. •Science learning experiences that encourage active involvement in learning with hands-on exhibits, investigative workshops and exciting shows and demonstrations. •An environment that promotes curiosity and life-long learning. Aberdeen Science Centre is a registered Scottish Charity, charity no: SC014922.

Objectives To further the interests of deaf-blind persons by every means and in every way open to the Lease. Deafblind to include those substantially deprived of sight and hearing. Activities Doers Group - organised activities for members in Glasgow area. Runs a guide communicator service for deafblind people all over Scotland.

At Save the Children, we believe in changing children’s future, we operate in the UK and around the world to ensure children are safe and healthy. We support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be. Our shops help raise vital funds, and our volunteers are the leading force in making this possible. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help us change the future for children all over the world!

Searchlight Scotland was founded in 2018 with a drive and hope to see societies most vulnerable receive trauma informed care and support in order for them to live the life that they deserve. Over the past few years we have seen many individuals come through our doors and start a journey to freedom from addiction, abuse, exploitation and many other life controlling issues. We are passionate about providing specialised care to those who have suffered trauma in their lives. We have a vision and a drive to identify and rescue those who are trapped in the travesty of human trafficking. We want to raise awareness and provide training to front line professionals to see as many individuals identified in Scotland as we can. We have a passion to see slavery ended in Scotland in our life time. We are committed to expanding and developing our services to see the long lasting recovery and restoration of many more individuals who have found themselves in very dark situations.

Blind Veterans UK offer lifelong support to Armed Forces and National Service veterans - no matter what the cause of their sight loss, and regardless of how long they served. We help blind and vision impaired ex-Service personnel regain their independence and discover life after sight loss.

The charitable aims of the Oxford Institute of British Islam (OIBI) are to: 1. Advance the Islamic religion in accordance with the teachings of the Qur'an. 2. Advance education and research in the subject of the principles and practice of the Islamic faith within British society. 3. Promote religious harmony by promoting good relations through the education in different religious beliefs including a respectful awareness of the distinctive features and the common ground shared amongst various creeds.

We are Scotland’s health charity supporting people and their families across Scotland with chest, heart and stroke conditions. We want to make sure life living with a chest or heart condition or after a stroke is a life lived to the full. We will fight for better health for everyone and work to make sure there is help and support in every community. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.

Lead Scotland - Specialists in Linking Education and Disability, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities

Real Life Options was first established in 1992 to support and empower people with learning disabilities and autism to have more choice and greater control over their lives. Over the last three decades, we have grown to become a national provider of social support and care while staying true to our core ethos. We support people across the UK to develop their independence and achieve their potential. We recognise that to be excellent in our field, we need to truly understand and champion the changing needs and aspirations of the people we support. Through partnerships with families, thought-leader organisations and professional services, we believe in constantly evolving and providing a person-centred approach at every step in an individual’s support journey.

At Aberlour, we believe that all children deserve to flourish. We are there for children, young people and families across Scotland, helping transform lives for the better. We listen: Our services are tailored to help each child, young person or family to be the very best they can be. We support them to overcome significant challenges like growing up in and leaving care, living with a disability and dealing with the impact of drugs and alcohol on family life. We offer support at the earliest opportunity: Giving children the best possible start in life is at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to transform the lives of the children and families we work with and, through this, contribute to building a fairer and more equal society.

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) is the local Third Sector Interface. It is recognised by Scottish Government and South Ayrshire Council as fulfilling a key role in ensuring the continued development of a robust Third Sector in South Ayrshire. As VASA has been created from an amalgamation of Volunteer Centre South Ayrshire (VCSA) and Council for Voluntary Organisations in Kyle and Carrick (CVOKC) it is founded on a wealth of experience gained during decades of work with Third Sector organisations, agencies and groups operating in South Ayrshire.

Headway exists to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their family and friends. A weekly group is held with various activities taking place from support groups to fun days out. Members receive help and support in coping with life, find out what local services are available and share in the emotional rollercoaster that goes with brain injury.

Healthy Valleys is a community led health improvement organisation located in rural South Lanarkshire which aims to promote health and well being opportunities in order to reduce health inequalities.

At MCR, we know that there is amazing potential and talent in our most disadvantaged young people. But for many, that potential has yet to be discovered. Life experience has knocked the confidence out of some, firmly locking away those seeds of aspiration and hope. It is our aim to uncover, nurture, and help them realise their skills and capabilities. We bridge talent with opportunity through relationship focused mentoring. Each young person has a specific set of abilities - we want to see them flourish on a pathway that is right for them. We mentor and support our young people, guiding them onto positive pathways by encouraging them to stay on at school and to explore the worlds of further education, higher education and work. Ultimately it is all about helping them to decide which pathway best fits their abilities and aspirations. By becoming an MCR mentor, the residents of Shetland could provide that support and help young people reach their full potential. Mentoring involves getting to know a young person, building on their interests and hopes and allaying their doubts and fears. By being a positive role model, the mentor can help build self-confidence, skills and aspirations in their young person, who are disadvantaged through no fault of their own.

*Our Mission: 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. *Our Vision: To be recognised as a centre of excellence where children and adults can live, learn and work in an integrated community based on mutual respect and the unfolding of individual potential. *Our Ethos: We are committed to treating everyone with respect and dignity to enable them to discover their potential. We use a social pedagogical approach which is informed by the understanding of a spiritual dimension in each individual and integrates education, care, crafts and therapy to create a holistic response to the needs of individuals. We strengthen our community through social integration in the celebration of personal achievements and cultural life. We are committed to caring for the land and strive to use the environment in the most sustainable way to support and enhance a healthy lifestyle. We seek to further develop a living and working community based on equality of rights and opportunities, collaboration, freedom and empowering, respectful relationships. We have an active engagement with the wider society, facilitating a mutually beneficial flow of information and learning. We are a community in which people can feel safe and nurtured and in which we all work towards a future where people with additional support needs are fully included and respected in society.

We offer services to anyone who: · is living in Forth Valley · is aged 16 years or over · has a substance misuse problem or is affected by someone else’s · wants to change their substance misuse problem · wants to change someone else’s substance misuse problem We also offer counselling services for anyone who is affected by gambling problems. Service users can refer themselves. We accept referrals from any organisation, service or professional who encounters someone who is affected by a substance misuse problem. In making a referral we would ask that the referring agent gives as much information as possible about the person’s readiness and commitment to engage with our services.

Our Mission is to provide free of charge, life-changing camp experiences to children with serious health challenges and their families. Our Vision is to grow our organisation and services so that we can cater for every qualifying child and family member wishing to attend our Camps. Over The Wall provides free of charge residential activity camps for children and teenagers living with serious health challenges. We offer them and their families a week of experiences that are memorable, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound and we need a superb group of volunteers to make the magic happen.

Rehabilitation of equines

The voice of the Voluntary Sector with a strong and diverse membership. Dedicated and experienced staff providing support, development advice, facilitating networks as well as sharing news and information. We also provide office space to rent, room hire, grant finder services, administration services and much more.

Erskine has been caring for Scotland’s veterans since 1916; providing first-class care to ex-Service men and women within its 5 homes across Scotland.

Beyond Earlston develops and supports youth work opportunities in the Earlston High School Catchment area.

Berwickshire Housing Association builds and manages homes to rent to suit a range of lifestyles, personal needs and family sizes that people can afford. We do so in communities throughout Berwickshire and are ever keen to expand the number and choice of homes available. We are passionate about our role in providing individuals, couples and families with a home in which they can live their life to the full in a safe, comfortable and attractive setting. We are a not for profit charity so all our income goes towards providing services for the community, the upkeep of our tenants’ homes and building new homes. Our values: Our People are positive, ready to lead on new ideas and solutions, see the workplace as somewhere to value and stay focused on our exciting vision of “Creating Thriving Rural Communities”. Proud to put customers first. Open honest and caring. Embrace and drive change. Go that extra mile. Enjoy work and get more done Creating thriving rural communities.

Sight Action is a local charity contracted by NHS Highland, NHS Western Isle and the Highland and Western Isles Councils to provide patient support and rehabilitation to blind and visually impaired adults and children. Our Rehabilitation Workers identify the person’s needs and we offer a full range of services to enable patients to achieve everything they wish too. We offer independent living skills to help people cope safely around their home and have a full range of low vision aids and specialist equipment for use or to purchase. We also provide a wide range of advice and emotional support, as well as groups and activities, including Support Groups, our Befriending service, Daytrips and Walking Groups, assistance with Transport and Handyperson services, and much more.

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Founded in 2001, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity (formerly known as Yorkhill Children's Charity) was established to support children and their families treated at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Sick Children - Yorkhill. In June 2015, the hospital moved from Yorkhill to the Royal Hospital for Children at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where we are proud to support it today. Since 2001, we have invested more than £30 million in the children’s hospital in Glasgow. This has been possible thanks to the generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers, whose support ensures that Scotland’s children receive the best possible care.

Our vision is that all young people will have the opportunity to gain personal experience of how business works, understand the role it plays in providing employment and creating prosperity, and be inspired to improve their own prospects, and the competitiveness of Scotland. YES provides almost 7,000 young people each year, regardless of location, circumstances, curriculum choice, career plans or academic strength, the opportunity to be enterprising and to understand how business works.

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Home-Start Orkney provides volunteer befrienders who support parents and their young children through difficult and challenging circumstances, including isolation, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, having children on the autistic spectrum, lone parenting, parenting twins, the effects of domestic abuse, poor health and many other situations which affect families living in Orkney. The volunteers support the families for 2-3 hours per week, helping practically, providing emotional support, and encouraging parents in their parenting skills, confidence and self-esteem. In addition, we have a weekly Drop-in for supported families at our office premises, as well as monthly Bookbug and Peedie Puffin sessions. We can also offer parents the Triple P parenting programme, either individually or in a group. The service is available to families across Orkney, including the isles. For further details on support in the isles, please contact Elsie Cooper on the number given above. **UPDATE DUE TO COVID** we are currently working from home so the office is shut but we are still accepting referrals. We can temporarily be contacted by phone on these mobile numbers as alternative numbers to contact us instead of the office no: 079 386 34075 and 077 576 28 214

Free and confidential support to all victims of crime. Help with insurance and compensation claims.

The RVS will transport and assist older people, who are unable to use public transport, to attend various private appointments. Our volunteers will use their own cars and receive a mileage allowance to cover all expenses. We will transport our clients to wherever they need to go assuming we have a volunteer willing to do so.

At Ayr we aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. Through various activities and adventures, we learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline, honesty and how to be the best version of ourselves. We offer a range of different activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating - to rock climbing, camping, and music - plus, so much more! At Ayr you are also able to gain different qualifications that you can take with you once you leave Sea Cadets!

Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good. Oxfam's network of over 650 shops is run by 23,000 volunteers and shop managers. Through the sale of donated goods and new products the shops contribute millions of pounds each year to help fund Oxfam's crucial work.

Sight Scotland Veterans works across Scotland to support ex-servicemen and women affected by visual impairment. The charity supports veterans in regaining their confidence, restoring their independence and making new connections. Sight Scotland Veterans has two established activity centres, and its experienced outreach and rehabilitation teams provide advice on low vision equipment and offer home visits to help veterans adjust to living with vision impairment.

Our mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure.

PDSA is a charity. We want a lifetime of wellbeing for every pet. Every day, vets in our 48 Pet Hospitals care for sick and injured pets – saving lives, and keeping pets happy and healthy. Pets are part of the family. Our four-legged friends give unconditional love and are sometimes our only companion. They don't deserve to suffer because of financial difficulty or social hardship. They can't help themselves. But we can – with your support. Treating pets is a huge part of what we do…but our work doesn’t stop there. We’re a leading authority on pet health and wellbeing: from raising awareness of pet obesity to surveying the state of Britain’s pet nation; raising the status of animals to celebrating their contribution to our lives. But we can’t do any of it without you. Your support is invaluable to keeping our doors open and helping us be there when pets need us most.

Cycling Without Age is a world wide voluntary organisation and Scotland has its very own section which is funded by the Scottish Government to ensure that the best possible service can be supplied to those in need of it. Our aims are to bring a smile to the faces of those with limited or no mobility and let then get the feeling of the wind blowing through their hair irrespective of age.

To offer sport and physical activity opportunities to young people and families in the Prestwick cluster area, to enable life long participation to help people grow well, live well and age well. Especially after covid, we want to be able to offer out lots of opportunities to kids who have missed so much and can only do that through the help of volunteers!

As per the Guiding Associations aims and objectives. to provide skills, guidance and personal development to young people.

Volunteering opportunities within NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Did you know that around 1 in 5 Mums and birthing people will develop a mental illness in the ante/perinatal period? At LATNEM (AKA Let’s All Talk North East Mums) we have lived experience. We’ve been there and now provide a safe, free peer support group for mums and birthing people in the North East of Scotland. LATNEM is registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)-registration number: SC051029.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in cutting-edge research. We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to make this happen and with your support, we’ll make life-changing breakthroughs possible. Volunteers are a vital force in our efforts to make life-changing breakthroughs possible. Get involved and help us make a major impact. By volunteering with Alzheimer’s Research UK you’ll be part of a movement that believes in the power of research to change the future. Whether you’re looking to volunteer once a week, month or year – there is a role and team waiting to welcome you. Find out about all our current opportunities on our website https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/

We’re an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own life. We believe that everyone, regardless of situation, illness or disability, has a right to: > be heard and respected > have the same choice, control and freedom as any other person > be safe from violence, discrimination, harm or abuse Everything we do is focused on achieving this aim.

Anything grows in Dandelion – an ambitious creative programme demonstrating the power of collective action through a major grow-your-own initiative of modern times. Combining growing, science, art and music, Dandelion is an invitation to the whole of Scotland to cultivate, create and share everything from ideas and stories to misshapen veg. Dandelion is a six-month creative celebration of growing, music and community – rooted in Scotland but with an international outlook, and with sustainability at its heart. Dandelion follows the arc of the growing season, from April to September 2022 – culminating with hundreds of Harvest events across Scotland.

Knowing your child is going to die before you do, is the unthinkable reality that thousands of families across Scotland have to cope with every day. Each week, three children in Scotland die from an incurable condition. Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – better known as CHAS – is dedicated to supporting every single member of these families as they face the toughest challenge of their lives. We are committed to making sure that no matter how short their time together may be, it is a time filled with happiness and fun. We make sure children have the opportunity for experiences they cannot have elsewhere, to feel the wind and sunshine on their faces, to sparkle, to laugh, to smile and to have those memorable moments of joy – moments that will be treasured forever. This is a really challenging journey. It relies on trust, courage and love of the families with whom we work, the dedication, compassion and expertise of our team and the professionalism of our partners across health and care services. Along the way something truly amazing happens, because in the pain of terrible grief, joy lives on. We are dedicated to helping families celebrate the lives of their children whilst they are together – and to honour their memory after they are dead. Today, CHAS can only reach one in three of the families across Scotland who need our support. We are determined to reach them all. And that means, quite simply, that we need to raise more money. Only then can we keep the joy alive for every family as they face the hardest challenge of all.

The Elgin Mosque is not just a mosque for prayers rather it is a community centre for all Muslims in Moray, and a place for non-Muslims to learn about Islam. The Centre is committed to preserving an Islamic identity, building and supporting a viable Muslim community, promoting a comprehensive Islamic way of life based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.

To establish a pilgrimage route through Orkney.

To provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts. To work for the improvement of health for the prevention of disease and for the prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British Islands and throughout the world.

Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people.

We provide a personal plan for each young person. This includes a volunteer placement with a local charity and one-to-one mentoring, as well as ongoing support from a member of our team. We are there for our young people, every step of the way, even after a volunteer placement comes to an end. Because of that, 78% of our volunteers continue on to something better . We work in several localities with staff based across the Highlands, Glasgow and the West, Dundee and Angus, Edinburgh, Perth and Kinross, and Dumfries and Galloway.

Meadowgreen Foundation is a local charity in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland aiming to serve the local community and beyond. We have a community centre and a community café, Cafe 141. The Meadowgreen Centre usually has a variety of activities timetabled throughout the week catering for all ages. Our vision is to make our faith visible in our community and beyond. •Meeting needs in the community by providing children’s, youth and adult services. •Creating employment and training opportunities. •Providing a venue for local churches and organisations to hold events. •Giving the Christian faith a ‘shop window’ at the heart of our community. •Supporting the work of other charities. •Leaving a legacy for next generation.

A world where Diabetes can do no harm. Working to raise awareness, improve care and provide help, support and information for people with diabetes and their families across Scotland.

With a long and impressive history, the Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of voluntary officers with identical powers to that of police officers. As a special constable, you'll work alongside our police officers in your spare time – forging strong partnerships in the community, patrolling our streets, preventing crime, and interacting with all kinds of people to give back, keep your local community safe and make a real difference.

Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.

Over The Wall is a national UK charity providing free of charge therapeutic recreation camps to help children with life limiting illnesses and their families reach beyond the perceived limitations of illness to rediscover a whole new world of possibilities.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)– saving and improving lives in every corner of Scotland, 365 days a year. Since the service launched in 2013, the charity has responded to over 3,600 time-critical emergencies. As the country’s only charity-funded air ambulance, SCAA relies entirely on public donations to fuel its life-saving flights that bring help and hope to those su¬ffering serious injury or illness. An integral part of Scotland’s frontline emergency response network, SCAA can reach 90% of Scotland’s population within 25 minutes including remote and rural areas that are difficult to access by road, flying expert paramedic care to the scene and providing speedy onward transfer to specialist hospitals.

The RSPB is the UK's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife.

The Macular Society is a UK-wide charity supporting people with macular degeneration and other sight loss conditions. Its vision is to beat macular disease once and for all through funding research, building scientific capacity, facilitating collaboration and communication, and involving patients. It offers many services to support people through their sight loss journey, including advice and information, counselling, befriending, and support groups.

Community Planning Aberdeen is the name for your local partnership of public, private and third sector organisations and communities all working together to improve people’s lives across Aberdeen City. We are delivering an ambitious local outcome improvement plan to deliver our vision for Aberdeen - A place where all people can prosper.

Alexander’s Community Development (ACD) is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. ACD was established with the goal to be a sustainable legacy within the city of Dundee. It aims to work in and with the community to upskill, retain talent and create jobs in Dundee for the people of Dundee. The charitable objectives of Alexander’s Community Development are: (1) To contribute to the advancement of community development and education by creating an affordable space that the community and other organisations can use and by creating training opportunities within the construction industry; (2) The prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need through the provision of food distribution in the community, with the intention of improving quality of life.

Gomde Scotland, woodland hermitage and sanctuary, providing a secluded, peaceful retreat environment for the practice of meditation.

Provide football classes to 3-16 year olds

A youth hub for the young people and wider community in Northfield, Aberdeen.

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT) supports and encourages communities to engage positively with the canal, to promote its heritage, environment and amenity, with a view to encouraging more local people to use the canal to their benefit. We have been operating since 2004 working with canal-side communities near the Union Canal.

We are a small rescue, taking disadvantaged dogs from Orkney and the Isles as well as Mainland Scotland and the UK. We want to give our dogs both who those who will go to be re-homed after assessment as well as the sanctuary dogs the very best we can. But we need some help with background work. And would very much value the input of our volunteers

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that people can love later life.

SCCAN / Transition Scotland Hub is a network of community groups and organisations. Our Purpose is to support community-led action to address the climate and nature emergency and work for a just, thriving and resilient Scotland. We do this by: -Enabling communications across the network e.g. through newsletters, opportunities for members to be part of participatory media projects, events, social media etc. -Developing and sharing ideas and building capacity in our movement by organising events, gatherings, and trainings related to climate action across the country. -Being involved with British, European and worldwide climate action networks and sharing best of practice with our membership -Inspiring communities by providing online tools for networking, sharing of best practice, and showcasing projects between community groups and beyond. -Communicating and developing the discourse of community climate action wherever possible including in Scottish Government (through meetings, consultations etc), across social media, through partnering with a wide range of organisations etc. -Building understanding of the role and potential of communities in climate action within civil society by partnering and collaborating with other Scottish community networks (e.g. through Scottish Community Alliance), public sector, and business.

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. We create an inclusive environment where children and young people can be themselves, thrive and grow. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Over The Wall Camps provide a fun and safe environment for children and young people, building their confidence and self-esteem whilst exceptional medical care ensures our unique ability to cater for more than 130 different conditions. We aim to empower children with health challenges to become the hero of their own story.

Food Train Connects aims to connect two groups of people: Older people (aged 65+) throughout Scotland requiring a little bit of a helping hand to continue living comfortably and contentedly at home; and Volunteers who are willing to provide that regular support to help improve the quality of life of someone living nearby. During the current coronavirus crisis, our support is focusing on vital shopping provision, however over time, this site will be extended to help meet the wider needs of older people living at home across the country. If you would like to tell us what kind of wider support would benefit you or someone you know, please contact us at shopping@thefoodtrain.co.uk or 0800 304 7924. If you or someone you know would benefit from help with weekly shopping, or if you would like to volunteer to support someone in your community, please click the buttons below to sign up.

Hourglass Scotland (formerly Action on Elder Abuse Scotland) is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We support older people experiencing (or at risk of) harm, abuse or exploitation, and work towards safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people.

Community Gift Exchange is a charity situated in Ayrshire with a mission of creating a flourishing community in which everyone can participate in the fullness of life together. We believe that we can help build a community through the generous exchange of gifts such as our time, skills, expertise or funds. Community Gift Exchange enables volunteers to help release people into sustainable employment through working together on creative and practical projects that benefit our local community. At the core of CGX, our charitable purpose is the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education, religion, health, citizenship and community development, and the relief of those in need.

The Ayr Ark works towards three main aims: • Engaging with young people by running events and activities which address a variety of practical needs for young people whilst working in partnership with local organisation. • Equipping young people with the knowledge and understanding needed for building and developing their own life-skills and self-confidence in a supported environment. • Empowering young people with the experience and confidence to make wise and safe lifestyle choices and to take hold of a more positive future for themselves.

Carrick Rugby is a community based club offering access to rugby to everyone in North and South Carrick. We aim to provide opportunities to participate in rugby for people of all ages from our vibrant micro mini section, ages 5 to 12, through our midis 12 to 18 years and into our senior squad 18. We focus on partnership working within our community and working to provide our communities with a welcoming atmosphere and high quality coaching and playing opportunities as well as a great opportunity for social activities.

Age Concern Ayr is a registered Charity in Scotland dedicated to protecting and promoting the wellbeing of the those aged 55+ in South Ayrshire. Age Concern Ayr is 100% funded by the Charity Shop and Public Donation and all money raised is used for the benefit of residents in South Ayrshire. We have been operating in South Ayrshire since the opening of our Charity Shop in 1975. Very quickly The Charity Shop proved to be a great success, but something else was needed. Customers to the shop were looking for advice on a number of topics ranging from benefits to details on local lunch clubs. Although the shop volunteers at the time dealt with these enquiries as best they could, it was evident that there was a local need for more. With funds that had been raised from the Charity Shop it was decided that an Advice & Information Centre would be established and after 13 years of hard work by dedicated Volunteers this was realised in late 1987.

We are a voluntary run facility allowing families and carers to hire (for free!) all-terrain wheelchairs to explore Balmedie Beach together.

Overtonlea is a modern, purpose built residential home for adults with complex support needs in the South Mainland of Shetland. We offer residential support on a long term basis as well as respite support. We provide person centred support to individuals who reside at Overtonlea.

'Minding you while you mind them' Shetland Bereavement Support Service works with local and national service providers, funders and the local community to provide awareness and good practice in bereavement care in Shetland by providing information, training and education. Through our specially trained volunteers we seek to offer accessible and sustainable support to any individual in Shetland who is experiencing a bereavement with the aim that no on in Shetland finds themselves alone and struggling with their grief.

Station House Media Unit (shmu), supported by Aberdeen City Council as one of the core cultural organisations in the city, is at the forefront of Community Media development in Scotland, supporting residents in the seven regeneration areas of Aberdeen in radio and video production, traditional and on-line publications, music production and digital inclusion. The organisation also supports other disadvantaged communities, both geographic and communities of interest, with an employability and training arm, and a recently developed a programme for offenders, both pre and post release. Successful initiatives have made the organisation a nationally recognised centre of excellence and created models of good practice in: youth work; regeneration; digital inclusion; adult and family literacy and numeracy; community capacity building; personal and community development; employability skills; criminal justice, and the curriculum for excellence.

Changing Faces supports people who have a visible difference to lead the lives they want..

Main Activities Learning Disability;Physical Disability;Sport / (Include Sensory Disability)

We are a local charity supporting young families across Clackmannanshire who are struggling due to mental health illness, domestic abuse, disability and loneliness. We provide a package of emotional, social, financial and practical support consisting of regular home-visiting support from a Family Support Volunteer as well as direct support from a Family Support Co-ordinator, as well as a cluster of family support groups running in Alloa, Tullibody and Tillicoultry to being families together, to encourage community engagement, positive parenting and opportunities to enjoy activities as a family unit.

VANL’s charitable objectives are to: “advance citizenship and community development, including rural and urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility and the voluntary sector and the effectiveness of charitable/voluntary/community organisations”. VANL strives to promote benefits for the residents of North Lanarkshire; in particular: “the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress by the promotion of voluntary service and developing volunteering within the local area” VANL’s vision is for a thriving and effective community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire which supports local people’s quality of life and well-being VANL’s Mission is to: “improve the quality of life and wellbeing of North Lanarkshire’s citizens by fostering dynamic, inclusive communities through promotion and support for volunteering and the development of the voluntary and community sector”

Our aim is to bring a one stop shop to the village, to help bring back a sense of community for the local people.

Altens and Cove Community Association Centre is a local independent charity, run by volunteer Trustees and a small staff team from Altens Community Centre. Serving Altens and Cove, the centre offers a wide range of community activities, along with private hires of our meeting rooms, sports hall and community rooms, and a café. Our highly recommended Fishies Playgroup operates within Altens Community Centre on weekday mornings during term time.

RSPB Scotland is part of the RSPB , the country’s largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Together with our partners, we protect threatened birds and wildlife so our towns, coast and countryside will teem with life once again. We also play a leading role in a worldwide partnership of nature conservation organisations.

Multi-award winning community led charitable organisation focusing on delivering clubs and activities for the local children, young people and the wider community in Methilhill. We aim to "advance education", to advance citizenship or community development" and aim to achieve this via youth clubs and the Methilhill Community Learning Garden project. The Garden project focuses on promoting natural play and a curiosity for learning. The project aims to enhance the confidence and resilience of children and young people as well as harness a respect and appreciation of the natural world.

An outstanding centre for art and ideas, the public art gallery of The University of Edinburgh, Talbot Rice Gallery presents original and relevant exhibitions within a unique historical context. The exhibitions exemplify creativity and ambition, seen through a distinctive programme of Scottish and International artists, with informed interpretation and lively educational events.

The Community Alliance Trust is a community-led organisation which exist to benefit the community of the Greater Craigmillar area of Edinburgh fallowing the principles of sustainable development. It does this by: Developing community assets and new social enterprise initiatives in the local community, Taking their lead from the community in planning and implementing their projects.

Our aim is to provide emergency food to people in crisis through a caring and non-judgemental service. We will signpost clients to other organisations that might be able to help.

NESAP- North East Scotland Athletics Partnership aims to bring together the athletics community in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to develop the sport and provide quality opportunities for clubs and athletes to develop and reach their full potential. This relates to Athletics Coaching, Athletics Officiating, Administrative assistance and event support.

Preservation and conservation of aviation heritage with particular reference to Dumfries and Galloway. Education of the general public and of school children. School parties attend on a regular basis from a number of local schools. Preservation of a historic building on the museum site. The education of the general public and school children by the presentation, conservation and presentation of aviation artefacts memorabilia with an emphasis on the aviation of Dumfries and Galloway.

Foodbanks in Aberdeen provide emergency food and vital support to local people experiencing crisis in Aberdeen City. Every day people go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy, poverty to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen coordinates food banks in the city while guiding users towards services that can help prevent people becoming reliant on these resources. Partners include, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), Instant Neighbour Trust and Aberdeen Cyrenians. As well as providing emergency food, all partners are committed to promoting employment, signposting to money advice, debt management and household budgeting services, and other sources of support to develop resilience and help people to move on and out of poverty.

To offer a hollistic approach to promote physical, emotional and practical wellbeing. To offer practical advice, support and training and liase with other support organisations to assist the individual to overcome any physical, emotional and spiritual barriers thus improving the quality of life for them and their families. To network and partner with other organisations in order to offer a wider variety of resources for individuals and their families.

To advance Education through informal learning opportunities for adults with disabilities. To organise recreational activities (including some sport (related to ability) and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle) with the object of improving conditions and choices for life for those who have need of them by reason of their disability. This will be done through a range of structured and unstructured directed and self-directed activities, both social and educational. To relieve those in need by means of disability by providing a drop in centre that is non prescribed, is fit for purpose and meets the needs of the disabled users.

We are a value based organisation focused on delivering issue based advocacy that is independent, confidential and accessible to all who experience vulnerability. We support and promote the development of high standards and principles in independent advocacy at a local and a national level, in partnership with, and independently of, other organisations. We defend the rights of those in most need to services and to inclusion in the planning of those services, and we work towards empowering them to take part, and also influence service providers to listen to those that use their services.

Aberdeen Women's Alliance are a small, local, charity that was set up in 2004. Our aim is to enable Aberdeen womens' voices to be better heard by decision-makers. Since 2013 we have also run a successful local women's history project. Most recently during the pandemic, we have worked with our partners to make sure some disadvantaged women are having their basic needs met.

The Dava Way Association came into being in June 1997. The Dava Way path was opened in 2005. The charities objectives are: For the public benefits, to advance, promote, encourage and facilitate the creation of a cross-country route between Forres and Grantown on Spey along the disused railway (formerly known as The Highland Line), wherever possible, and link routes in the area. To further health, by encouraging the pursuit of walking and cycling along the route. To advance the education of the public, regarding the historical importance of the disused railway line. Most volunteer effort involves the repair and maintenance of the route on the ground.

Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.

NHS Highland is one of the fourteen regions of NHS Scotland. Inverness and Nairn is served by Raigmore Hospital and Nairn Town and County.

•To provide a comprehensive and practical service for the elderly and disabled people living in Peterhead and the surrounding areas - Including transport for local Organisations • Befriending to the housebound and lonely. A caravan holiday for pensioners, veterans, disabled or carers who need a break from their caring duties.

To make available to those persons on low incomes (less than 8K per annum) items of household furniture and white goods at low, easily affordable prices. To reduce landfill dumping by recycling those items of household furniture that would otherwise be put out for dumping by households to improve the standard of living for those persons on low income including - unemployed. lone parents, disadvantaged etc

Food Train is a grocery shopping, befriending and household support service for older people assisting and enabling them to live at home independently for as long as they are able. Mission Our aim is to support older people to live independently at home. Our preventative services address the difficulty older people face getting their weekly grocery shopping, doing jobs around the house and the growing isolation that comes with failing health. We also aim to provide a wide range of supported volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and ability. Vision We envisage our organisation as a ‘one stop shop' for older people - by providing services or helping them access services to help them live independently at home for as long as they wish and are able. Values we will respect our customers right to dignity, choice and independence in their later years we will deliver our services with flexibility, openness and a ‘can-do' approach we welcome diversity in volunteering and will respect and value the contribution made by our volunteers we will develop and value working relationships with a wide variety of community partners

Interest Link provides a group and 1:1 befriending service to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities throughout the Scottish Borders. The service is delivered by 200 volunteers, who are supported by Interest Link staff. Our service exists to overcome the social exclusion of people with learning disabilities and enable them to pursue interests, participate in community activities, make choices, gain skills and develop independence. We have 4 branches: the Roxburgh Branch is managed by Val Reilly, who supports 1:1 links for all ages across the whole of Roxburgh. Val also runs fortnightly children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups in Hawick and the Caledonian befriending groups for adults.

Counselling and mediation of people with relationship difficulties.

Move On is an organisation which works with vulnerable young people and those affected by homelessness. We offer a range of services providing advice, training, guidance and support enabling vulnerable young people and those affected by homelessness to unlock their potential and achieve a range of positive outcomes. These positive outcomes include; securing or progressing towards a job, accessing and sustaining a home, building confidence, growing support networks and increasing life skills.

Penicuik Community Development Trust brings together local people to invest their time, talents and energy to make Penicuik a better place for families to grow up in, community activities to flourish, businesses to thrive, and others to find Penicuik an attractive place to visit. The aims are to promote the benefit of the people of Penicuik and its environs (being defined as all those who live within the town and its environs as well as any others who participate as active members of organisations based in Penicuik), without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions, by actions: to advance community development; to advance education; to advance the arts, heritage, culture and science; to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, for recreation and other leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare so that the conditions of life may be improved

The Allotment Market Stall (TAMS) is a community project collecting and selling excess allotment produce. -OUR MISSION IS: To reduce waste, reduce food miles and make great produce available at affordable prices. -OUR VISION IS: We aim to connect people with where their food comes from and with each other and their communities. -OUR VALUES ARE: We value growing and eating local fruit and vegetables.

We provide support, learning and development opportunities for people and organisations. We provide guidance, support and training to Third Sector organisations and community groups. We enable people to engage with their local community, develop and learn new skills through volunteering. We also facilitate Third Sector representation at a local level through our delegate system. Elected from with the Sector, delegates voice challenges and opinions on emerging issues, get involved in local decision making and champion the work of the Sector.

Interest Link provides a group and 1:1 befriending service to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities throughout the Scottish Borders. The service is delivered by 200 volunteers, who are supported by Interest Link staff. Our service exists to overcome the social exclusion of people with learning disabilities and enable them to pursue interests, participate in community activities, make choices, gain skills and develop independence. We have 4 branches: the Berwickshire Branch is managed by Judy Kay, who supports 1:1 links for all ages across the whole of Berwickshire. Judy also runs fortnightly children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups in Kelso and a monthly befriending group for young people and adults in Coldstream.

Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau (CBCAB) is a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, the nationwide network of independent advice agencies. We offer free, independent, confidential, impartial information and advice from our office in Galashiels. Help is available to all members of the Central Borders community and we work with over 1,500 clients per year. The Bureau’s aims are: • to ensure that people do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively. • to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policy and services both locally and nationally.

To help raise funds for B.H.F. through donations given by local people of clothing, household, bricabrac, books, DVDs etc.Processing donations ready for the shop floor to sell as a retail shop to the general public

The main aim of the Active Schools East Lothian is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. They do this by supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver extra curricular physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community.

Roxburgh & Berwickshire CAB is an independent charity that provide free and confidential advice and information within your local community. There is a Citizens Advice Bureau in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year. Because Citizens Advice Bureaux are managed and used by people within the community, they deliver services that meet the needs of local people. They provide practical advice, negotiate on behalf of clients and even represent them formally, such as at tribunal hearings. Common areas of inquiry include:- Benefits, Debt and money advice, Consumer issues, Work-related problems, Housing and Relationships

Local Community Transport

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is the national third sector intermediary for a range of health and social care organisations. We have a growing membership of over 3,000 national and local third sector organisations, associates in the statutory and private sectors, disabled people, people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers. Our vision is for a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre.

Our commitment is to ensure that people with profound and multiple learning disabilities are valued both as individuals and in the contribution people make to the community. That people receive all the support they need to realise their potential. To ensure that peoples right to a full life shaped by personal choice, abilities and needs underlies all provision and policy affecting their lives. That the knowledge and experience of family carers is recognised, and that their views are fully taken into account in service development.

Promoting learning opportunities, particularly in the fields of healthy living, improving literacy, active citizenship, the recognition of achievement and employability, promoting a broad range of non-formal but structured group learning activities for public benefit. Supporting people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to become more involved in planning their own learning programmes and their continued development. Engaging with the most vulnerable people and groups and planning programmes with them which will help them to reach their full potential. Working with young people to plan and support their own learning and achievement programmes. Offering guidance and support to groups and individuals who would like to broaden their learning opportunities and gain accreditation monitoring and evaluating the association’s activities with a view to ensuring continuous improvement.

To provide a community based response to the needs of victims of crime delivered by volunteers and staff, trained and accredited to National Standards, offering free, confidential emotional support and practical help

Perth & Kinross Foodbank commenced operations in October 2013. It provides free food to people who find themselves without the ability to buy food. Perth & Kinross Foodbank is manned totally by unpaid volunteers, many of whom come from local church communities. To provide 3 days worth of food for people and families who are in a crisis situation.

Grampian Housing Association, with its subsidiaries, Kirkgate Developments and TLC Housing Maintenance, is a leading provider of social housing and related services throughout the North East of Scotland. The Association is a Registered Social Landlord and Charity, with a portfolio of 3500+ homes under management and an annual turnover of over £18m.

Lets beat cancer sooner! At Cancer Research UK we pioneer research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.

The Eric Liddell Centre, situated at Holy Corner in Edinburgh, provides a registered day care service for people with a diagnosis of dementia and a programme for carers including a befriending service and short breaks through a range of courses and events held throughout the city. The Centre also offers excellent office accommodation for small charities or organisations and quality meeting facilities for a range of educational, health, arts & culture, charitable, community and children's groups in its conveniently located premises at the heart of the community.

To provide opportunities to individuals who are homeless or at the risk of homelessness. This is acheived through the provision of a drop-in meal service and weekly skill based workshops.

We work to promote long-term prevention of health problems, to raise young people’s awareness and self-esteem and to enable them to make informed choices about their health and well-being. The aim is to help them help themselves which if successful with will ultimately have a positive effect on the community.

Health All Round is a registered charity promoting physical, emotional and social wellbeing in the local community through activities including community groups, exercise classes, counselling, walking groups, healthy eating advice and other forms of one-to-one and group support. We work to reduce health inequalities in the local area and aim to continually develop our services in consultation with the local community. We are committed to diversity and equality and welcome volunteers from all sections of society.

Children 1st is Scotland’s National Children’s Charity. We began in 1884 and for many years were known as the RSSPCC (Royal Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). We became Children 1st in 1995. We did this to say that children are at the heart of everything we do. And that not only do we want to prevent harm - we also want to ensure every child gets the love and nurture they deserve. We help Scotland’s families to put children first, with practical advice and with support in difficult times. And when the worst happens, we support survivors of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic events in childhood, to recover.

To ensure no one goes through Dementia on their own. To offer support and meaningful activities to those affected by Dementia.

South Ayrshire Befriending Project (SABP) provides one to one befriending support for socially isolated young people affected by multiple disadvantage and adversities. Each year SABP supports approximately 45 young people living in South Ayrshire, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years. The main aim of befriending is to reduce the social isolation of the young people we support and improve their emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. A further aim is to ensure young people are included, listened to and that they feel valued. Collectively these aims ensure young people can develop the life skills necessary to become more resilient and better equipped to overcome adversity, thus improving their future life chances.

RCT’s initial aim was to support people affected by homelessness through providing Care & Share - a drop-in facility (with a meal) where health support could be provided and clients could be sign-posted to other relevant services. It has evolved over the past 12 years into an organisation providing a range of services to people in recovery from alcohol & drug issues and people affected by homelessness. The core event each week is the drop-in facility where an average of 60 people per week can access 10 different social care, health care and financial services on a one-stop-shop basis.

Food Train is a registered charity, voluntary organisation and social enterprise. Since 1995 Food Train has been making daily life easier for older people, providing vital services to those who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Food Train makes hundreds of grocery deliveries every week, ensuring those most in need have access to fresh groceries. Teams of dedicated local volunteers across the regions also go that extra mile by helping with household jobs, delivering books through our library service and providing much needed friendly social contact and meals through our Meal Makers and befriending services. Food Train Connects provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Our Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Our aim is to support older people to eat well, age well and live well.

To provide football for boys and girls, from walking to 19 year’s old. To provide enjoyment and personal development opportunities for all

We are an education charity supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve a meaningful level of academic attainment, helping them to progress to further education, employment or training.

Lucky Ewe offers workplace experience in land and animal husbandry to people with additional support needs

To provide training to young people in restoring and building power boats

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause. Many people who have suffered the loss of a child feel a bond with others in the same situation and wish to extend the hand of friendship. We offer support, both directly to bereaved families, and indirectly by fostering understanding and good practice amongst professionals concerned with child death and by increasing public awareness.

Sustrans is the leading sustainable transport charity. We aim to enable people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of their everyday journeys. We work with communities, schools, universities and workplaces across Scotland to encourage healthy and sustainable travel choices. Sustrans Scotland also works with communities and councils throughout the country to create safer and more attractive environments for walking and cycling by building and improving infrastructure. We promote and coordinate over 2,000 miles of National Cycle Network in Scotland, working with our partners to maintain and expand the Network.

Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service is committed to working for a biodiverse, best value and socially inclusive future for all the City's countryside resources. It works in partnership to offer quality environmental education and recreational opportunities for all.

Somebody Cares is a charity which provides free food clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need.

The Hands on Project provides Befriending and in-house practical assistance for the elderly, disabled and those who are housebound. Volunteers from the local community are recruited and trained to carry out the tasks requested and are supported by a Volunteer Development Officer.

CCI engages people with support needs in projects which make a significant contribution to local communities. We build community gardens, work on nature reserves and public art works. Volunteers work alongside groups sharing skills.

Ability Shetland is a charity which provides direct support to children, families and adults with disabilities and additional support needs. Responding to identified needs, we run groups and clubs and provide individual support and information for individuals and the wider community. We help people to improve their physical abilities and enhance their personal, social and relationship skills. We aim to ensure that they have equal opportunities and avoid the loneliness and social exclusion, which often results from disability. To achieve these aims, we tackle the challenge of reaching people in all communities, many of whom are in remote, rural and island areas.

The Visitor Centre provides a welcoming venue for locals and visitors to the area. The Cafe provides delicious homebakes and light lunches all made to order as well as space to display items collected and preserved. The Centre includes weaving machinery, local items and an interpretation of the Hoswick Whale case.

To promote international friendship and understanding by welcoming international students as guests in British homes. HOST arranges for adult international students studying in the UK to spend a day or weekend in a British home, thereby helping them to feel welcom in the UK, and promoting cultural exchange and international friendship.

Woodcraft Folk are a UK wide voluntary organisation and a registered educational charity. We run groups for children and young people from toddlers to teenagers. Groups meet weekly (school term time) and go on daytrips and overnight hostelling and camping trips at weekends and school holidays. Groups do a wide range of activities including games, crafts, cooking and drama. The organisation has an emphasis on outdoor activity including exploring nature, and bushcraft. At our groups children and young people have fun, make friends and develop confidence. We encourage them to celebrate and question the world they live in. We aim for our activities to raise awareness of local and global issues, and promote co-operation, social justice and environmental sustainability.

Our aim is to support older people to live independently at home. Our preventative services address the difficulty older people face getting their weekly grocery shopping, doing jobs around the house and the growing isolation that comes with failing health. We also aim to provide a wide range of supported volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and ability and these include shopper, driver, delivery assistant and office assistant.

Fife Young Carers (SCIO) is a local charity committed to improving the support and information provided to young carers in Fife. We aim to provide support for children and young people aged 8-25 years who care for family members who have one of the following: Long Term illness; Mental ill health; Physical disability; Learning disability; Drug or Alcohol misuse. We provide person-centred support through group sessions, one-to-one sessions, advocacy, school support, young adult carer transition support and befriending. We provide opportunities for young carers to have a break from their caring role. Fife Young Carers also raises awareness of young carers and their support needs.

Provides day care for housebound people aged 65+. The majority of service users have dementia or another age-related illness. Also runs a dementia café twice per week.

Highland Community Care Forum (HCCF) consists of two projects, Connecting Carers and Connecting Young Carers who provide information, training and support to unpaid Carers across Highland. Our aim is “To support Carers in Highland throughout their caring journey” HCCF has over 20 years of experience in providing services to Carers across the Highland region. We use this knowledge, and our position as the Highland Carer Centre, to ensure that unpaid Carers in Highland are not caring alone, that they are acknowledged and supported and that they have access to the information they need to enable them to carry out their caring role

Gig Buddies is a project that supports people with a learning disability to get out to more gigs and live events by pairing them with a volunteer who shares the same interests as them. Our ‘Gig Buddies’ then go to what events they want, when they want, and enjoy their shared passion together. In addition to this, we also host regular social events where members can meet for a drink and chat while enjoying the great live entertainment Edinburgh has to offer. Gig Buddies is an exciting, fast growing project with an ultimate goal to help bring an end to social isolation.

Food Train began in Dumfries in 1995 following a community survey of older people that found many of them struggling with their weekly grocery shopping; an idea was developed to ease this burden on older people. A partnership of local shops and volunteers formed and Food Train began making deliveries of fresh groceries to older people in need with the help of local volunteers and shops. Food Train operated very successfully in Dumfries town area between 1995 and 2002 but the founder members knew there was potential to expand the service across the region. A four year funding package from the Scottish Executive ‘Better Neighbourhood Services Fund' awarded in 2002 allowed staff to be recruited to develop Food Train and deliver grocery support across all Dumfries & Galloway. By 2006 the grocery delivery service was fully operational across the region and the Board focused on the evidenced needs of the members and developed Food Train 'EXTRA' - an additional home support service. More recently a third service has been added in Dumfries & Galloway, again responding to the needs of our members with a befriending service helping those experiencing isolation and loneliness. In 2008 we began researching, planning and preparing to expand Food Train into other parts of Scotland. With support from The Scottish Government, Community Food & Health (Scotland) and The Rank Foundation, we have been able to expand Food Train into West Lothian, Stirling, Dundee, Glasgow, Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire, providing food access solutions to many more older people and clearly demonstrating our ability to transfer our successful model geographically. Food Train is now a thriving multi award winning Charity supporting older people in 7 local authority areas in Scotland, with a view to developing further and wider across Scotland to bring food access to all Scotland's older folk.

Sistema Scotland’s mission is to create permanent social change in some of the most deprived communities in Scotland. We use participation in our Big Noise orchestra programmes to change lives by fostering confidence, discipline, teamwork, pride and aspiration in the children and young people.

Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality &/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic.

Digin is a community owned greengrocers shop operated by Bruntsfield Community Greengrocers (BCG), a community benefit cooperative. BCG was established in August 2013 and launched a share issues later that year to raise funds to open the shop. £30,000 was raised through the sale of £25 shares to members of the community which enabled us to secure a lease on shop premises in the Bruntsfield high street, refit the shop, purchase initial stock and hire a shop manager. The shop, Digin, opened on 1 May 2014. We now have some 300 members of the coop. The shop is open six days per week selling fresh fruit and vegetables, local eggs, organic milk and other dairy products, local artisan bread as well as a range of dry and speciality products and wholefoods. We source local and organic fruit and vegetables when possible with regular suppliers including East Coast Organics (Eat Lothian), Pittormie Farm (Fife) Carroll’s Heritage Potatoes (Northumberland) and Organic North. During the summer months we are also able to buy from the Cyrenians Farm and Gorgie City Farm. Our non-organic fresh produce comes from a local wholesaler and most dry goods from Green City Wholefoods. We welcome appropriate additions to our range from small local suppliers.

Aberdeen Amateur Athletic Club is based at the Aberdeen Sports Village on Linksfield Road, Aberdeen. The Club caters for all levels of interest, from serious athletes to recreational runners looking to keep fit. With over 400 members, the Club has a range of training groups and coaches catering for athletes aged from 9 and over through to seniors and veterans. We promote all aspects of athletics from road running, cross country, hill running to track and field and the Club has teams which compete in outdoor and indoor track and field and cross country leagues each year.

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss.

The club's vision is to help build a proud local community where people can thrive in sport and in life. As a local charity we provide opportunities for participation and learning in gymnastics and other community-based activities in the Levenmouth area. We encourage family engagement, a positive attitude, and promote life-long involvement in sport to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our community. Since returning after the enforced break due to the pandemic, we now provide 4 gymnastics classes per week. We aim to develop gymnastic skills within our provided sessions at an affordable rate offering opportunity to participate in the sport of gymnastics within an area of regeneration. General, Disability, Women's Artistic, Acrobatic and Trampoline gymnastics are offered. Enigma GC provides opportunities for approximately 110 gymnasts and 23 volunteers. Open to girls and boys. Opportunities are given for young people from 4 to 18 years to develop programmes for children with disabilities through a referral-based programme from Disability Sport Fife.

Our vision is that families of adults on the autism spectrum will live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to empower and support families of adults on the autism spectrum in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of family carers of adults on the autism spectrum in Edinburgh and the Lothians through: Peer Support, Information and Social Activities. We aim to raise awareness of the needs and aspirations of families of adults on the autism spectrum, with professional bodies and the public, in order to influence policy and change attitudes. We aim to work in partnership with others to promote the sharing of practical knowledge and experience in order to improve the quality and range of services available to adults on the autism spectrum and their family carers. We work in partnership to be carer-led, innovative, resourceful, inclusive and compassionate.

Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity.

CAPS is an independent advocacy organisation for people who use or have used mental health services. We are completely independent from the people who fund us and those who provide other services to the people we work with. We provide individual and collective advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian. We also host several experience-led projects across Lothian.

Social enterprise employing adults with disabilities. Providing upcycled baby and children's equipment at affordable prices, and reducing our carbon footprint.

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Dundee and surrounding areas by the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or of services available' or through an inability to express their needs. To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.

To provide recreational activities for children in the Hamilton area, particularly within Whitehill, Hillhouse and Burnbank, by providing play facilities and activities which promote children's social, emotional, creative, physical and intellectual development; To advance the education and social development of children in Hamilton, particularly within Whitehill, Hillhouse and Burnbank so that they become successful learners, confident individuals , responsible citizens and effective contributors , enabling them to take a constructive place in the community. To further develop and enhance the education of parents, carers and other appropriate persons; and The advancement of education through the provision of training in the skills associated with the care and supervision of children.

Home-Start Glasgow South aims to support families in all areas of South Glasgow struggling to cope with the challenges of being a parent and the impact on family life. We want all families, and children, to have access to resources which will make everyday life less stressful and more enjoyable. Most of all, we want to give children the best possible start in life.

The projects main philosophy has been to create opportunities for children and young people from Dundee’s most deprived areas to participate in physical activity and sport, along with using sport as a tool to raise attainment levels, increase employability prospects and reduce anti-social behaviour levels. The team delivers 6 main programmes; Participation Programme, Diversionary Programme, Learn Thru Sport Programme, Springboard Programme, Volunteer Development Programme and Holiday Programme.

The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience such talent. The advancement of citizenship or community development. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

We Too! is an Aberdeen based charity. We promote inclusion and publish We Too! magazine. We also offer peer support through “We Too! & You”, a monthly children’s club “We Too! Club” and a school holiday programme. We Too! also delivers bespoke ASN/Customer Service Training to organisations as well as 6 week parent/carer and sibling courses.

Lets beat cancer sooner! At Cancer Research UK we pioneer research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.

The Care Inspectorate is the official body responsible for inspecting standards of care in Scotland. They regulate and inspect care services to make sure they meet the right standards. Everyone is entitled to safe, high quality, compassionate care that meets their needs. It is against the law for care services to operate unless they register with the Care Inspectorate. Specialist inspectors visit thousands of care services every year. They evaluate their quality, require them to improve if necessary and investigate complaints. The main types of care services regulated are childminders, children's nurseries, care homes for older people, adults and children, care at home, housing support and playgroups and out of school clubs.

OUR VISION Advancement of education for underprivileged African children and inspiring young African talents to be more innovative. OUR MISSION Develop partnership networks with the government, international organisations and other relevant bodies in the realisation of the organisation vision. Promote quality education for underprivileged African children, by providing access to e-Learning facilities to community schools throughout Africa. Empowering young talents by providing them with scholarships and opportunities to guide them towards their future goals; inspiring young African talents to become impactful role models and entrepreneurs; while upholding our values and heritage. CORE VALUES Advancement of quality education for underpriviledged children Inspiring and empowering young African talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship· Promotion of our values and heritage

The Equality and Rights Network (EaRN) is dedicated to enabling individuals, groups, organisations and communities of interest to work in partnership with public services across Edinburgh to: 1. advance equality 2. promote human rights 3. tackle inequality and poverty. EaRN Members have opportunities to be engaged in and consulted on developments and reviews in services, policies and practices across the themes of poverty, inequality, human rights, caring and groups protected under the Equality Act 2010: age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. Through providing a platform for people and organisations to come together, communities and individuals facing marginalisation will have a stronger voice because: 1. they are confident to articulate the change they want and need 2. they understand public service processes and how to influence decision makers 3. they are empowered by creating real change.

To offer free support , information and services for people with a brain injury, their families and carers.

RESULTS is an international NGO that uses advocacy and campaigning to bring about the end of extreme poverty. We do that by recruiting, training and inspiring hundreds of volunteers around the world to speak up and call for change.

To tackle isolation and loneliness using friendly volunteers to offer long-term friendships and the chance to be more socially connected.

Dates-n-mates actively supports meaningful relationships for adults with learning disabilities in a fun and safe environment. We organise social events to enable people to make friends and form meaningful relationships. Our work is based on a Human Rights Approach, empowering people to live their life to its fullest potential whilst being active citizens within their community.

The SHRUB Co-op aims to reduce waste by providing a platform for people to engage with sustainability. It is student-led, but anybody can get involved. We run a Swapshop, where people can swap their ‘waste’ things for items swapped in by others, a Freeshop (for members of the co-operative), a beginners Bicycle repair and maintenance workshop, upcycling and upskilling workshops, Social Justice Movie Nights, and host a food-sharing group who tackle food waste.

Re-engage is a committed to tackling the problem of loneliness, one of the most invisible but debilitating issues in society today. Re-engage provide regular Sunday afternoon tea parties for over 70s. Once a month each older guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver, and taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, cake and companionship

Founded in 1911, Macmillan Cancer Relief (formerly Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund) works to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Each year they help more than 200,000 people throughout the UK. They provide funding for Macmillan nurses, doctors and other posts, provide patient grants, fund building developments or refurbishments and provide an information service. They can help by giving benefits advice and showing you how to fill in forms and apply for grants. Find local services on the website.

To mitigate the effects of poverty by the provision of food parcels to clients referred by a range of agencies

The advancement of public participation in sport through the promotion, practising and playing of Rugby Football and other sports in Galashiels and district and elsewhere. The provision of recreational facilities and organised sporting pursuits to improve the well-being, health and conditions of life for the community in Galashiels and district, through participation in sport, educational and social activities in the furtherance of these objects.

Helping girls with Turner’s Syndrome achieve their full potential. Our mission is to help as many girls with Turner’s Syndrome as possible by linking them to the support they need.

Project Scotland helps young people between 16 and 30 to achieve their goals via volunteering for a 3rd sector organisation. Project Scotland also works with partners across Scotland on different projects and initiatives, supporting and empowering people to get on in life.

We are Scotland's Health Charity. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by Chest, Heart & Stroke illnesses, through medical research, influencing policy, advice and information, support in the community and raising funds for the cause.

The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family, looking after the welfare of serving and former-serving personnel and their dependants, helping them in times of need. We exist to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in the Royal Air Force does not result in suffering, poverty or loneliness. How do we support them? We provide a wide range of needs-based welfare support. This includes everything from providing home visits and much needed short breaks, to offering advice and, in some cases, financial assistance in times of difficulty.

Cothrom ReStore offers many high quality pieces of refurbished furniture at excellent prices. We also have a service available that can collect and deliver any items that have either been purchased or donated at ReStore. Cothrom Re-Store offer practical training opportunities in wood working and furniture restoration in a relaxed and friendly environment. We aim to divert as much waste from going to landfill as we can.

Charity providing transport for disabled and elderly.

The organisation's purposes are: To relieve the needs of displaced persons, refugees or asylum seekers from the countries of their origin or domicile by reason of hostilities, persecution, oppressions, discrimination, natural disasters, economic adversity or other, like causes and to provide assistance to the families and dependents of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and to provide and disseminate information to displaced persons in Dumfries & Galloway on the provision of education, employment, health, housing, social and other services of and to those persons and their families; and dependents. To promote religious or racial harmony by encouraging integration and active cultural participation through involvement with MOOL. For the benefit of the public, to advance education and to promote the relief of poverty, the advancement of human rights and the promotion of equality and diversity in Dumfries & Galloway.

A charity aimed to help improve the health and wellbeing of the local community, with volunteers being at the heart of what we do. Some of the work includes supporting people with dementia and their carers' and helping others become more connected in their community. We are a dynamic and evolving charity and are looking to expand on all the good work we do with the help of additional volunteers

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information, and the provision of support in the community for people who suffer from these illnesses.

Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We’ve been carrying out this vital work for over 65 years – last year alone we cared for over 40,000 people across the UK. We can’t do what we do without our supporters, only you can make sure we can continue caring for people living with a terminal illness across the UK.

Our aim is to ensure beach access for all.

The Helix has transformed 350 hectares of greenspace into an outdoor recreational parkland found between Falkirk and Grangemouth. It includes a lagoon, wetlands, woodlands, trails, outdoor event space, an adventure play zone and splash fountains. The Helix is home to The Kelpies. Standing 30 metres tall and are the world’s largest equine sculptures towering over the Forth & Clyde canal. Visitors can experience a tour inside The Kelpies and hear all about their origin and inspiration. A Visitors Centre has recently opened giving visitors an insight into the history of these magnificent sculptures and it has a an exhibition areas, café and gift shop. The Helix has involved volunteers and the community from its very conception and would like to continue to do so. Now with a new Volunteer Co-ordinator in place The Helix has recently re-launched its volunteer programme.

Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community. We reach out to those who have served, those still serving, and their families at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding. We believe that those who serve or have served, whether regular or reserve, are deserving of our support to live life fully without disadvantage after service. No veteran should live without the prospect of employment, good health and a home, and we all have a part to play in achieving this. Poppyscotland is best known for running the iconic Scottish Poppy Appeal, but we work all year round to help those who have served, those still serving and their families receive the care and support they urgently need.

Scotland's Gardens raises money for charity by encouraging, promoting and supporting garden owners to open their gardens to the public; raising money for a charity of their choice through admissions, plant sales and refreshments.

We are South East Scotland Scouts. Scouting is for young people aged 6-25 and will help build confidence and self-esteem, learning important life skills and leadership skills, team building, outdoor adventure, education, and importantly have lots of fun!

Talk ED is the new name for Anorexia and Bulimia Care. We are a national charity established in 1989, providing emotional support and practical advice to anyone affected by an eating disorder in the UK. We provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Talk ED works tirelessly to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders through talks, training and campaigns for change.

Biggar Parish Church aim to promote faith in religion in the local area and also provide a place of worship. You are most welcome to Biggar Kirk, whether as a visitor to our town or as a new resident to the area.

we want to see more people helped out of crisis and fewer people needing foodbanks in the future. That’s why The Trussell Trust and local foodbanks are working together to develop new ways to help people out of crisis through programmes like More Than Food.

a) To advance citizenship and community development by assisting voluntary, charitable, social enterprise and community organisations (collectively referred to as the THIRD Sector) and volunteers to thrive and develop; b) To advance health and relieve poverty by supporting third and public sector organisations and volunteers to deliver high quality services and activities to vulnerable groups and by operating appropriate projects to deliver services in the local authority area; c) To advance education through the provision of appropriate training to Third Sector organisations, volunteer involving organisations, public sector bodies, volunteers, potential volunteers and local citizens.

Living with sight loss can be lonely and isolating, causing many to revert into themselves only making this issue worse. The British Wireless for the Blind Fund aims to ease these feelings by providing the joy of sound along with the companionship of radio. We supply specially adapted audio equipment to those who would not usually be able to afford it, on a free loan to visually impaired people all across the UK. We are not government funded so it is thanks only to the continued generosity of our supporters that we can carry on helping people who need it the most. The number of people living with sight loss is set to double to more than 4 million by 2050, and we aim to make life for those suffering better.

Proud to stand out from the crowd, Heart Research UK is the charity dedicated to your heart. We inspire and invest in pioneering medical research, ground-breaking training and education and in communities to improve their heart health for themselves. Always looking to the future, we give clinicians unique opportunities to gain the latest skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to become the experts of tomorrow. We show youngsters born with heart disease, and those who care for them, that they can live active lives. Our Healthy Heart Grants focus on communities to prevent heart disease in the first place.

To provide a flexible range of childcare options in the heart of Gullane in a high quality, inclusive and nurturing environment where the focus is on play. Children age 2-12 are able to attend our Playgroup, Breakfast Club, After School Club Holiday Clubs throughout the year.

4 The Organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health. This will be achieved by: 4.1 - advancing compassionate care at the end of life. 4.2 - promoting change in the way we help members of the community at the end of life. 4.3 - relieving the loneliness and/or suffering of people at the end of life

Deaf Links provides a wide range of services, activities and learning opportunities for Deaf, hard of hearing and sensory impaired people. Services include: Provide British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Deaf and deafblind Awareness Training to service providers, organisations and communities Lipreading Classes Volunteering Employability opportunities for deaf and sensory impaired people and volunteers Sensory Social Group Relaxation Classes Health Information Sessions Keep Safe Place 3rd Party Reporting Site for Police Scotland – report with support IT Support Drop-In – bring your laptop, tablet or phone if you need help Counselling service

Food and Fun was introduced by the Council as a pilot to deliver free meals and activities to children in key areas of Aberdeen during school holiday periods and has been rolled out on a permanent basis. When we talk about our purpose – about caring for our city and our people – we think Food and Fun is a shining example that we can all be incredibly proud of.

Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.

Care Home - keeping residents happy with activities.

The creation of a community country park in the area between Baronshaugh in Motherwell and Garrion Bridge, with Cambusnethan Priory as a hub/visitor centre for the area. The park will utilise the many walkways in the area as most of the land is farmland. The group is a community interest company and will organise and engage in park countryside related and community activities

MCR Pathways is a Scottish, school based mentoring programme supporting those in or on the edges of the care-system to realise their full potential through education. MCR Pathways works in all Glasgow's secondary schools and in school sin Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, North Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire. The programme supports almost 2,000 young people each week. Our vision is that every care-experiences and disadvantaged young people in Scotland gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person. MCR is growing nationally with support and commitment from both Local and National Government.

Steps to Health is a programme designed to reduce inactivity levels and to increase the number of people walking. It has particular focus on supporting active lifestyles among inactive adults and those with long term conditions. Short health walks are free to attend and are led across the city.

We are South Lanarkshire Radio. A new community station for South Lanarkshire. We are entirely run by volunteers, Volunteering hours of local live programming each week. We have a growing number of listeners broadcasting through the web.

Kidney Research UK is the leading national charity dedicated to research that will lead to better treatments and cures for kidney disease. We also provide information for patients and raise vital awareness of kidney-related issues among the general public.

Dial-OP & GO is a community project which offers a lifeline to many lonely and isolated adults in Dundee. With the help of volunteers, Dial-OP & GO provides information, connectivity and reassurance through our four service activities; Morning Call, Blether Buddies, Information Line and GO Project. We also support the delivery of the Green Health Prescription by helping people identify green activities of their choice and inspiring them to make healthier lifestyle choices. Our volunteers play a fundamental role in the delivery and success of the project, and are supported by a small team of paid staff.

EF stands for "Education First". With 15 divisions that offer a range of educational programs from language training, educational travel, and academic degrees to cultural exchanges. With a mission to open the world through education, EF has helped people of all ages and nationalities become citizens of the world.

The 21st Aberdeen (Cults) Scout Group is a registered charity (Scottish Charity Number SC018385). The Scouts prepares young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.

We provide help support and advice to over 1960 families. we provide 3 drop in sessions a week,youth group on a thursday, teen and adult group on a Friday evening, home education group on a Monday . We also have a fantastic resource library that allows parents/carers to borrow books that can possibly help them on the path to understanding more about how to help their children. We also hold family days every Saturday, pool parties once a month and autism friendly bowling sessions once a month. Also Autism Friendly trampoline sessions once a month We also provide workshops and training sessions with no charge to our families. Since opening, 0ver 13000 visitors have come through the door as well as attended our external events.. We do not charge for anything we provide as most of our families are low income families so we rely on our fundraising activities to continue our services.

Clean Up Aberdeen is part of Keep Scotland Beautiful's national mass-engagement campaign Clean Up Scotland. Clean Up Scotland aims to involve one million people in action against litter and mess. It is a national coalition of organisations and people from all places and back grounds who want Scotland to shine. The campaign is working to change long term behaviour by making dropping litter as socially unacceptable as drink driving is today. Litter picking clean ups are a great way of bringing people together. Young and old alike can roll up their sleeves together to show that they care about their neighbourhood. Everyone can take part from individuals to schools, community groups and businesses.

The Hard of Hearing Group have trained volunteers who can provide help and support with the following: 1. tubing, minor repairs, ear mould cleaning and battery replacement 2. Advice on how to clean your hearing aids and how to get the most out of your hearing aids 3. Information and signposting to other services and an introduction to other useful equipment. For further information contact direct. Also offer a care home service, including a free comprehensive service which will enable staff to be able to give further support to residents who are hard of hearing. Their training and support programme includes: •Care and maintenance of hearing aids training - cleaning, re-tubing and changing batteries and Deaf Awareness training. •Follow up support on a monthly basis by a volunteer for up to six months, reducing to bi-monthly when staff are competent. •Further training given to new staff when necessary.

The Mission of Time to Heal is to provide holistic support and, to relieve the needs of persons affected by domestic violence primarily, but not exclusively, women and children from minority ethnic groups.

Our aim is to improve and save the lives of children all over the world and in the UK. We work in over 120 countries. Our growing network of charity shops allow us to raise money and awareness for Save the Children.

To advance citizenship or community development and to provide relief to the people resident in East Renfrewshire and surrounding area, who are in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing and assisting in the provision of not-for-profit community transport services serving the needs of such people, and of other community groups and members.

Tamfourhill Community Hub SCIO is operated on a not-for-profit basis and, and is a registered charity with OSCR Scottish charity regulator. We support Tamfourhill in every way we can, with the objective of improving and protecting community life. The Committee is responsible for the bookings, maintenance, marketing, financial management and security of the Hub. We would be delighted to welcome any volunteers who would like to help with the management of the Hub. If you have any free time and would like to be involved, then please get in touch. We regularly host a variety of community functions including classes, pantomimes, dinners and fun days. The Tamfourhill Hub space can be utilized in several ways and we would be delighted to discuss accommodating almost all community events. The hall boasts a complete range of services for your function including soft play and inflatable hire. Contact us for up to date let prices.

Sunny Garden: Bilingual (Russian-English) Playgroup provide a safe, caring bilingual environment which will promote a child’s health, individuality and dignity, and an opportunity for fun, learning through play, socialising with adults and children from a wide range of cultures free from any discrimination. We aim to provide and support knowledge and education that encourages children’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual and creative development through a wide range of activities suitable for their age range.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exist to meet the needs and break the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide. We are a self-help organisation and we aim to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings, so giving and gaining support from each other. We also strive to improve public awareness and maintain contacts with many other statutory and voluntary organisations. We offer a unique and distinct service for bereaved adults across the UK, run by the bereaved for the bereaved. We currently help around 7000 people each year and we continue to grow in response to significant unmet demand.

Coastwatch Scotland, Irvine, is solely manned by a team of volunteers of varying skills and ages. We provide a lookout and listening station which monitors activity on the beach, the seashore, the river and the beach park to ensure the safety and the wellbeing of the public and any mariners within four mile off shore in conjunction with the HM Coastguard and the Police.

RockSolid Youth Project is a community charity working in the East End of Dundee with young people aged 10 - 18. RockSolid encourages young people: to become more confident by expressing themselves and who they are, become active citizens in their community; and, owners of RockSolid through a variety of community based activities and a range of projects.

The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity that brings together some of the nation's best-loved charities. Together we help support charities and Scotland's most vulnerable, disadvantaged people.

O’Shays FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) has a new premises called The Centre in Ayr. We offer support for families, schools and professionals to understand the neurobehavioral approaches of children affected by FASD. We provide sensory groups for all ages, parent support groups and birth parent support group. Offering a non-judgemental and safe place for carers to share their experiences.

Mary’s Meals provides life-changing meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. We are a no-frills charity with a simple idea that works: by providing one good meal in a place of learning, children are drawn into the classroom where they can receive an education that could one day free them from poverty. Mary’s Meals is named after Mary, the mother of Jesus, who brought up her own child in poverty. We consist of, respect and reach out to people of all faiths and of none. Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education. Working together, we believe that can be achieved in this world of plenty.

Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning disability or autism in Scotland. Equal Futures was set up in 2002 by a group of parents who have a family member with disabilities, with the aim of helping families plan for the future to ensure that their relative can live a good life whilst recognising the importance of social connections. We support people and their families through Circles of support, befriending and social events providing support for people aged 16 and over across Scotland. Equal Futures currently support 25 families and are always meeting new families who require support.

Operating from Seaton and Linksfield neighbourhoods, and surrounding areas, we are a volunteer, lived experience and local resident led community charity. We believe in a salutogenic approach to community wellness. A ‘salutogenic’ approach is one that focuses on factors that support health and wellbeing, beyond a more traditional, ‘pathogenic’ focus on risk and problems. This approach is widely used around the world – in health, education, workplaces, architectural design – and we believe it has enormous relevance in the transformation of the community.

Sue Ryder is a British palliative, neurological and bereavement support charity based in the United Kingdom. The organisation provides care and support for people living with terminal illnesses and neurological conditions, as well as individuals who are coping with a bereavement. Help us be there when it matters. Last year, over 15,000 volunteers supported us across the charity, and without them, we simply couldn’t achieve our ambition to provide more expert care for more people. Come along and join our friendly team in the Prestwick Shop to help raise money for this worthwhile cause.

We are a research group of theologians working together on joint projects. We are a registered charity (SCIO - Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation).

Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one of the following situations: *Ill health *Temporary homelessness *Domestic abuse

The Health and Wellbeing Team at Volunteer Edinburgh believes that volunteering can play an important role in an individual’s recovery and that our clients have an important contribution to make. We work with individuals who have barriers to accessing and sustaining volunteering eg those with a learning or physical disability; a mental health issue; reformed offenders; people recovering from alcohol or drug addictions. We aim to make volunteering more inclusive across Edinburgh by identifying appropriate opportunities and supporting them to overcome barriers. We work directly with individuals, their support workers and volunteer managers in volunteer involving organisations.

This project is for the frail and elderly in the Portobello area. The project meets Tuesday and Wednesday every week from 10.00am – 2.30pm. The aim of the project is to get the older people out of their homes and meet other people. The project has a varied programme of activities and outings with the help of volunteers.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) saves and improves lives across Scotland every day. SCAA currently operates two helicopters, both EC135-T2is, and two rapid response vehicles - taking expert paramedic care to the scene of time-critical emergencies, whether it be on a road, in a field or at someone’s home. SCAA then transports patients to specialist hospitals to receive the most appropriate advanced care. SCAA makes a difference - a patient’s chance of survival and full recovery are greatly increased if they receive the right medical care within the first hour of injury or illness. The fast response of SCAA and its ability to reach Scotland’s most remote and rural areas saves vital minutes when every second really does count. SCAA can be airborne within five minutes of receiving an emergency call and can reach 90% of Scotland’s population within 25 minutes. Working in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), SCAA is an integral part of Scotland’s frontline 999 emergency response network, responding to trauma incidents and medical emergencies across the country, covering an area of more than 30,000 square miles.

Our aim is to help young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with our inspiring mentor community and partners, we can help young people to realise their skills and progress onto a positive destination. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.

Temple Old Kirk Friends is committed to bring the beautiful old Temple Kirk and kirkyard to 'life' by raising money for conservation and gaining appreciation of their significance to the public, historians and genealogists.

Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) has been vital to the development of Gaelic language since we began back in 1984. It was through CnaG’s work that a lot of the most important opportunities arose that still have an impact on Gaelic development today – for example growth in Gaelic Medium Education (GME); or pushing for Achd an Gàidhlig and to give the language protected status. Nowadays, as the work we used to do moved to Bòrd na Gàidhlig (BnaG) in 2005, CnaG started to focus on youth work above anything else. Our Gaelic Initiatives have been especially important to this work, from when they first started in 2009 in 8 areas, with funding from BnaG, that number grew to 13 areas in 2013, and we are now at a place where we hope to work in 19 areas – with a team of 20 Officers. Officially, CnaG is a company with charitable status. Our main office is situated in Inverness with another office in Stornoway. On top of that, our other employees and officers are situated all over the country. We offer opportunities to young people to use Gaelic in fun, social settings, rather than them only having the opportunity to use Gaelic in the classroom. By doing this we hope to encourage young people to use the language, so that they are willing to use the language more often. We do this through our Gaelic Initiatives, offering different activities like Sradagan (and Campaichean Sradagan), offering the John Muir Award through Gaelic, or working with Comann nam Pàrant (CnamP) and Spòrs Gàidhlig – two separate groups that work as a part of CnaG.

Greenworks provide training to help people with learning disabilities prepare for employment. Greenworks runs a garden service where our trainees work alongside staff and volunteers learning practical garden skills, work ethics and social skills.

Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs Our aims are homing, neutering and information

covid:aid is the UK’s national charity dedicated to supporting those significantly affected by Covid-19. Every single person in the UK has been significantly affected by Covid-19. covid:aid has been designed as a fully inclusive space to service the needs of all who have suffered – whoever they are, wherever they live, and whatever their circumstance. By building an empowering and caring community, we want to help anyone who may not have found the right resources or support system to help. We provide a safe space where your voice can be heard, and you can gain access to support specific to your needs.

The idea of the farm is not just about providing amazing quality produce to the community; it’s also opening its doors for people to come and reconnect with their surrounding, learning to grown their food and getting access to knowledge and sustainability. Because being outside, doing simple manual activities and socialising in a safe (and mesmerizing) environment is a great way to spend the day; holding the promise of a good night sleep afterward! And with the new season starting off and the days getting longer, there is plenty of work to be done to get everything ready before planting our first crops. From rough physical activities (shifting stones, building walls, ground levelling, carving banches…) to tasks requiring patience, delicatess and precision (weeding, sowing, planting…), there is occupation for almost anyone with any abilities. And as long as we are all faffing around in a peaceful and respectful way, we are garanteed to have so much fun at the farm!

At Save the Children we lead the way on tackling problems like pneumonia, hunger and protecting children in war, while making sure each child’s unique needs are cared for. We find new ways to reach children who need us most, no matter where they’re growing up. For a century, we’ve stood up for children and made sure their voices are heard. We wrote the treaty that sets out the rights of every child, and we’ve been upholding them every day since. We know we can’t do this alone. Together with children, supporters and partners, we work to help every child become who they want to be. Our network of shops across the UK support us in raising much needed funding and awareness for children all over the world. Join us and help change the world via sustainable shopping!

The CLAN Charity Shop plays a vital role in raising funds for CLAN. CLAN Cancer Support is a well-established, local charity providing emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, carers and friends in Aberdeen and the North of Scotland.

In the middle of industrial Grangemouth, Jupiter is a fantastic example of how wasteland can be transformed into an urban green space that provides a rich habitat and haven for wildlife. The centre is open all year and there are lots of ideas for improving gardens for wildlife.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation works to protect cetaceans around the globe. The charities main aims and objectives are to end captivity, stop whaling, to create healthy seas and to prevent deaths in nets. The Shorewatch citizen science project is a network of volunteers trained and supported by WDC to carry out regular 10-minute surveys from Shorewatch sites across Scotland. We know that Scotland is home to a number of whale and dolphin species, yet there are still so many unanswered questions about where they breed, feed and travel. We believe it is important to keep eyes on the sea so we can better understand these amazing creatures to better protect them. Understanding their movements will allow us to comprehend how our behaviours affect whales and dolphins. We can use the data we gather to influence policy makers and advise developers to ensure better protection for whales and dolphins. Shorewatch relies on our amazing community volunteers to collect this vital data. Objectives of Shorewatch • Bring marine conservation expertise to local communities through attending local events, informing campaigns and supporting volunteers. • Engage local people in the process of protecting and conserving the marine environment and the wellbeing of local whales and dolphins. • Inform conservationally minded marine planning by identifying specific seasons or locations of importance to suggest when development will have the least impact. • Contribute to the designation of MPAs by providing data to government as they search for key areas of importance. • Support monitoring of MPAs by collecting a long term data set which will show changes in the presence and absence of whales at key sites over time.

Our vision is a world without M.E. Our mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Alongside providing targeted information, support and advice to children, young people and adults with M.E., we offer peer-support services that reduce the isolation that so often comes with M.E. We work closely with professionals and policy-makers to improve access to appropriate care and support services, and collaborate with scientists, patients and clinicians to move biomedical research forward, including finding PhD studentships and co-leading DecodeME, the world's largest M.E. DNA study.

We are a local community group that works alongside Angus Council to look after Friockheim Park. Our volunteers help monitor and maintain facilities at the park as well as helping out online with our website and Facebook page.

Our Remakery provides a safe, creative space for art and crafting inspiration – to upcycle, recycle, reuse and divert from landfill. We breathe new life into unwanted items, upcycling with trained professionals creating new work for sale, commissions and teaching others how to do so themselves. Our volunteers will have the opportunity to learn new skills, and put them into practice in many ways, including through our Volunteer Training Program. This will encorporate in house training, certified courses, and mentoring to develop a diverse range of skills, centred around Climate Change.

Doric TV is a website which shares stories, language and communities promoting Doric language. https://doricfuture.co.uk/doric-tv/

Crossroads South Ayrshire is a local charity which was founded in 1985. It provides a domiciliary service to relieve carers and their families in South Ayrshire from the stress of caring for persons who need constant supervision.

We are a worshipping congregation, meeting in two locations every Sunday, Douglas. St. Bride’s at 10am and Rigside Community Hall at 11.30am.

Community Councils are voluntary organisations that act as a voice for their local area. They meet regularly to discuss issues affecting their area, including planning and licensing applications and are consulted regularly by the local authority on a range of matters. All meetings are public and residents are encouraged to participate their local meetings.

Grampian Disability Sport (GDS) leads in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disability in partnership with key local agencies in the three local authority areas of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

The Teapot Trust children’s charity uses art therapy as a way of helping young people cope with long term medical conditions. We know that these conditions can cause anxiety, anger or upset for children and families. Art therapy provides a way of expressing and dealing with feelings, helping children to feel more in control and to cope with their condition.

Our vision is of a society where everyone can participate in their local community through volunteering and social action.

Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We do this through three interconnected aims: Sharing knowledge - informing parents' decisions Creating networks - forging vital friendships Harnessing voices - changing public policy and attitudes for good. Since 1956, we have supported millions of women and parents through birth and early parenthood whilst also securing major advances in professional practice and public policy.

Working to secure and facilitate public access to the countryside and to protect the beauty of the countryside.

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charities for young people age 11-26 in Scotland. #YSHive volunteers are system-changer and influencers, tackling Scotland’s toughest challenges and issues that matter most to young people.

Support to community groups and individuals around the broad theme of sustainable development. Produce The Green Diary, a monthly listings publication of environmental events in Grampian.

Volunteering opportunities. Supporting "Care in the community"

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's leading dementia charity. Established in 1994, our entire organisation is dedicated to understanding the challenges dementia brings and supporting people with dementia and their partners, families and carers to meet these challenges and live well with dementia. Our main aim is that no-one should go through dementia alone.

The Guild have been performing in the Theatre Royal ever since, putting on a regular season of five shows and a Christmas Pantomime, as well as starting the Junior Guild to encourage younger members of the community to participate. The Guild’s most recent activities have seen a further refurbishment and expansion of the theatre, restoring and expanding the building to provide a much improved facility.

North East Sensory Services (NESS) is the leading provider of fully integrated joint sensory services in the North East of Scotland. Through our wide range of services, we work to achieve independence for blind and deaf people.

Future Choices is a local voluntary charity which supports physically disabled adults by providing a range of social inclusion and recreational activities.

Rape Crisis Grampian is a voluntary organisation providing vital support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and challenging the misconceptions which surround these issues-services/support is available to both women and men.

Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community.

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering and social change charity. We believe everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. So we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunity and making sure young people can lead change. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. In October 2020 we launched new strategy – Our Manifesto for Change. Based on the impact our volunteers and programmes have in communities across the UK, we will bring people together through volunteering to build stronger communities so that everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Volunteering Matters have operated services in Clackmannanshire for over 2 decades. Our current work includes a befriending service for children and young people, mentoring for teenagers in need of employability support, and a youth social action programme around youth mental health. We also operate a voluntary handyperson service for older and disabled people, as well as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) which encourages and supports older people to take part in local community volunteering. This includes volunteering in local primary schools, NHS hospitals, via a healthy walking group and charitable knitting activities.

Torry Youth Club provides a range of positive activities for young people in Torry.

To increase physical activity levels among school-aged children in general with a focus on girls and young women, young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, young people with physical and learning disabilities, and young people in areas of socio-economic disadvantage. To improve motivation and attitude of children and young people to help increase achievements in all aspects of school and community life. To increase levels of sports participation in both formal and informal community settings. To increase numbers of young people acting as sports leaders, coaches and volunteers in both school and community settings.

The OPEN Peer Education Project provides training and support for young adults aged 16-25 to enable them to become peer educators, delivering workshops on issues that they feel are important to themselves and their peers in their local communities, e.g. sexual health and relationships, harm reduction in drugs awareness, young parenting.

Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) mission is ‘to be a bridge from “dependence” to “independence” for the individual seeking recovery from problematic substance use and addictive behaviours’. Our vision is a society which celebrates visible recovery and accepts its responsibility to participate by identifying solutions to the conditions in which addiction thrives.

The development of the Coastal Communities Museum is the culmination of a ten year community campaign to reopen and redevelop the Museum previously housed in the upper floors of the Grade C Listed 1876 North Berwick School building in School Road. The redevelopment is a Partnership between East Lothian Council (ELC) and local people which is designed to represent the rich culture and heritage, not just of North Berwick, but of all the communities in the North Berwick Coastal Ward which includes Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton, Whitekirk and the hinterland.

A national resource for Scotland, the Golden Jubilee National Hospital is managed by the National Waiting Times Centre Board. The Golden Jubilee is home to regional and national heart and lung services, is a major centre for orthopaedics, and is the flagship hospital for reducing waiting times in key elective specialties.

To develop, facilitate and provide training activities and classes to engage all community members- both young and old alike. To promote The Fraser Centre building as a quality local venue. To develop a small number of enterprise initiatives to contribute to the sustainability of The Fraser Centre. To reinvest any profits/surplus back into the further development of The Fraser Centre facilities.

I have recently become involved in a group starting a community project in Lockerbie. We will be (hopefully) turning an old disused building into a community centre for the town, partially funded by a couple of commercial enterprises who we hope to be able to give office space. It is in the very early stages and DG council and Scottish Enterprise are involved along with the Development Trust (Nicky Donald) to help us gain the lease of the building. We have formed a committee and there is an initial constitution (which will now need to be greatly altered) but have not yet decided on which legal form to take. We are in desperate need of help and advice at this stage as it is new to us all.

Abbeyfield is an organisation providing independent living for older people. We provide very sheltered en-suite accommodation for up to 12 tenants at Tullis House in Monifieth. Lunch and Dinner are prepared, cooked and served daily in the dining room and ingredients for breakfast and teas and coffees are provided in shared kitchens for tenants own use.

Food Train Connects provides support for older people who may be isolated and lonely and needing extra support with weekly grocery shopping as well as other activities. Volunteering with Food Train Connects makes an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Our aim is to support older people to eat well, age well and live well in their own home as long as they wish.

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our brave and courageous volunteer lifeboat crew risk their lives 365 days a year to save anyone who finds themselves in trouble in the water. We do this by providing a 24/7 lifesaving service and delivering water safety messaging to the public.

Providing lifelong support for Veterans and their families

Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership is a caring partnership working together with our communities to enable people to achieve fulfilling, healthier lives and wellbeing.

The Boys’ Brigade is the oldest uniformed youth organisation in the country. We promote habits which leads young people to be good all round citizens, through an extensive programme. It is rewarding and an honour to watch 5 year old shy children grown into confident young adults, ready to play their part in society.

We recruit, train and support volunteer Panel Members who make legal decisions in children’s hearings, and volunteer Area Support Teams (ASTs) who provide support and guidance to Panel Members locally. You may have heard of us being referred to as the Children’s Panel too.

Food Train is a registered charity, voluntary organisation and social enterprise. Since 1995 Food Train has been making daily life easier for older people, providing vital services to those who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Food Train makes hundreds of grocery deliveries every week, with the help of dedicated local volunteers, ensuring those most in need have access to fresh groceries.

Lil is a social enterprise that stands for Lower Impact Living, providing zero fuss, zero waste to all of East Lothian and beyond. We provide advice, information and products to make it easy to be eco, also running campaigns and community projects

Our vision is a world without M.E. Our mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Alongside providing targeted information, support and advice to children, young people and adults with M.E., we offer peer-support services that reduce the isolation that so often comes with M.E. We work closely with professionals and policy-makers to improve access to appropriate care and support services, and collaborate with scientists, patients and clinicians to move biomedical research forward, including funding PhD studentships and co-leading Decode M.E., the world's largest M.E. DNA study.

We support victims of crime, witnesses and their family members, regardless of who they are and their circumstances. Our service is independent, free, non-judgemental and confidential. We offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual. Victim Support Scotland provides information, practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice system. We offer specialist services to support people who face specific crimes including murder, terrorism, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence and hate crime. We empower people to cope with the aftermath of a crime and find the strength to move forward with their lives. We have dedicated volunteers, supported by paid staff, in our national and local offices across Scotland, as well as our teams in the Sheriff and High Courts, helping us to provide high quality support to those affected by crime. Victim Support Scotland represents the voice of people affected by crime. We influence key national policy decision-making to champion victim and witness rights and improve support services. We advocate for positive improvements within the criminal justice system, working alongside our partners in the key criminal justice agencies, the third sector and local organisations.

Rural Connections is new to 2021. It brings the learning from Cycling UK’s existing projects to deliver activities and opportunities for everyone in our less urbanised locations in Scotland, enabling them to walk, wheel and cycle, for everyday journeys, leisure, and adventure. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases

Clachworks is a new circular economy driven social enterprise in Inverness with plans to create a socially inclusive space for making and remaking. This will include a tool library, open-access workshop space, community garden and cafe.

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity, based in the Forth Valley, leading the way on connecting people and place on actions which make a positive response to the Climate Emergency. We support more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and we help increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

Baby to Teen has been set up as a branch of Night Before Christmas, by one of the original elves Karen. In 2021 Siobhan Brown MSP merged South Ayrshire Baby Bank into Baby to Teen. The aim of the organisation is to help support families in need during a time of financial stress. Baby to Teen helps families through individual referrals from Health Visitors and Local Authorities. Baby to Teen raises funds through the Baby to Teen shop. A shop that not only sells products for babies, children and young adults at affordable prices, but also encourages reuse of items that still have plenty of life left in them for someone else to enjoy and make use of. Baby to Teen collects clothes, equipment, cots, prams and toys that are new and preloved and sells them, at prices families can afford or passes them onto families in need. Through the funds raised in the shop Baby to Teen can support families in need with new items they need. The service is provided for free, and all donations go directly to the families the charity supports in our local community. Baby to Teen also hosts pop up shops in partnership with local communities, schools and food banks. Aims: 1. To relieve poverty within South Ayrshire by sourcing good quality new and pre-loved products to families in need. 2. To promote greener living by up-cycling products and therefore reducing the amount of waste. 3. To build long lasting relationships with local authorities, health visitors, food banks and schools to support local families in need. 4. To promote Baby to Teen in the local community to encourage donations of items.

Our Food Pantry is the first one in South Ayrshire based in Ayr Town Centre. A Pantry is a membership scheme aimed at helping people make their money go further by reducing their food shopping bills and providing advice and support. Local Pantries mean people can bring down their food shopping bills, and access good food, whilst freeing up more money for other essentials and enabling tight budgets to stretch a little further. A Pantry offers dignity, choice, community and food quality.

MCR Pathways supports young people in or on the edges of the care system to realise their full potential. By providing relationship-based mentoring alongside employment and further & higher education experiences, young people are encouraged to discover and pursue their ambitions.

To provide essential survival items for the homeless, refugees and vulnerable people in our communities.

The Hilton Convention Centre is part of the Jesus House Aberdeen Church Charity. Our facilities in support of our charitable and community work include an excellent conference centre, multipurpose hall, business centre, library and resource centre, office space for short or long term rents. We also provide business support services.

Setovilla CIC is a social enterprise on a mission to help children succeed! We sell great food and drink products using the profits to improve education accessibility and employability skills for children and young from disadvantaged backgrounds. We recognise how economic disparities can affect a child’s right to learn, so we are on a mission to make learning and the route to employment more accessible and enjoyable, regardless of your socio-economic background.

We offer services to anyone who: · is living in Forth Valley · is aged 16 years or over · has a substance misuse problem or is affected by someone else’s · wants to change their substance misuse problem · wants to change someone else’s substance misuse problem We also offer counselling services for anyone who is affected by gambling problems. Service users can refer themselves. We accept referrals from any organisation, service or professional who encounters someone who is affected by a substance misuse problem. In making a referral we would ask that the referring agent gives as much information as possible about the person’s readiness and commitment to engage with our services.

4 The organisations charitable purposes are 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.3 The advancement of education We fund all activities by running a volunteer run community charitable shop on the main Street in East Calder

Connecting Young Carers is a Highland wide charity working to increase awareness of young carers and the vital role they play. We help young carers to access the support, advice and help they need to support them in their caring role. Young Carers are young people and children who provide care and support to a family member due to illness, disability or long term health condition. This might be a parent, brother, sister or another close family member. Connecting Young Carers are here for 5-24 year olds to provide support, days out, fun opportunities and the chance to meet other young people in similar situations.

Highlands for Ukraine are collecting humanitarian aid to be sent to Polish Red Cross reception centres to be distributed to refugees. Volunteers are needed to sort, box and pallet items ready to dispatch.

At Southcraig School we aim to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and fun environment for learning, in order to engage and develop your child, at their level, in line with the Curriculum for Excellence. If you have a look at our website (link beneath) highlights the aims of Southcraig School, and gives you information about the curriculum in its many forms and identifies some of the activities which take place in the school. At Southcraig School, every opportunity is given for each pupil to be successful in their learning. We ensure that all educational, care and medical needs are met to allow each pupil to reach their individual potential.

Aberdeen North Parish serves the Mastrick, Northfield and Summerhill communities in Aberdeen. We are also a registered charity.

Across Scotland ProjectScotland (part of the Volunteering Matters Family) supports young people to reach their potential through tailored support, mentoring and the opportunity to experience the benefits of volunteering themselves and the support of a volunteer mentors.

Elgin Sports Community Trust aims to promote a healthier lifestyle by providing better sports facilities that are available to all, regardless of age, gender or ability.

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) connects people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From urban to rural, local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands, and woodlands. Our teams of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers work with communities across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Through our Community Network, we support local community groups across the UK.

Charlie and Tara legacy is a group set up to help dogs and cats in Romania .Most of you will know the horrors these animals go through on a daily basis, our aim is to raise money for those groups that rescue these poor babies to pay vet bills, food and transport costs for those lucky enough to survive. We also bring dogs and cats to Scotland and find loving families and a great new life, please scroll down our page and see these wee ones enjoying themselves. We also currently support a few dogs and cats who are unable to travel at the moment .

Ensuring that people affected by stroke, chest and heart conditions, the people we employ, those that volunteer with us and those who support us are at the focus of our work. Your views, needs, hopes and aspirations drive the decisions that are made, the support we offer and the action we take. Volunteers are vital to the success of the No Life Half Lived strategy, to help us reach everybody who needs us and help us to raise funds. Our Volunteer Strategy Group will make sure that every volunteer is supported so they have the best experience and become ambassadors for CHSS in their local communities. We have been re-accredited 4 times with the UK Quality Standard Investing in Volunteers.

Provide children and young people healthy options through participating in sport activities.

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Every child deserves to thrive, children need to be loved and feel secure in their family. When families are isolated and struggling, their children can feel upset and afraid. Facing life alone is hard and when families feel like there is no one there to help, it is a scary place to be.

We exist to support, develop and engage in all charitable, volunteering and community based activity throughout Lochaber. There are some fantastic voluntary organisations operating in Lochaber.

Encourage, support and promote volunteering

Oxfam GB is a leading aid and development charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 70 years of experience, working to end global poverty. Oxfam fights poverty in three ways; campaigning for change, development work and emergency response. Money raised in Oxfam retail shops plays a vital role in funding these projects.

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Powered primarily by kind donations, our search and rescue service has been saving lives for nearly 200 years.

RVS. aims to help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes and communities, particularly in later life. This strategy places increased emphasis on: - Food delivered to the home - Extending the service we provide in hospitals to include not just cafes and shops but also patient support and get-you-home service - Community help schemes that support independence for older and housebound people at home and in their community - Emergency services to support those vulnerable through national or other disasters

Barnardo's Scotland no longer runs orphanages. Today, the charity runs over 60 services in the country, in partnership with other organisations, supporting over 8,000 of Scotland's most vulnerable children, young people and families who face disadvantage because of issues like educational breakdown, HIV, disability, abuse, homelessness and poverty.

A 'donations only' cafe open to the local community. The cafe will run every Tuesday from 12-2pm but preparation will start at 10am-12 and then clean up will be 2pm.

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is a charity with over 400 employees delivering sport, leisure, arts and culture services in East Renfrewshire. We operate 10 libraries, 4 sports centres with gyms and pools, a 330 seat theatre, 18 community facilities incorporating a wide range of halls, social function and event venues, community centres and pavilions. We also manage the letting of 35 schools in the evenings and weekends. We exist to promote the health, fitness, personal development and wellbeing of the residents of East Renfrewshire (and beyond) by: • Encouraging the population of the East Renfrewshire area to be more active in promoting and supporting the development of sporting and health and fitness opportunities that are accessible for everyone. • Supporting people to be more creative and nurture potential for personal success and wellbeing through the provision of cultural facilities and resources. • Helping individuals and community groups to benefit from social engagement, community interaction and volunteering. • Promoting and making available lifelong learning opportunities, including the promotion of literacy and digital inclusion and stemming from these opportunities make a social and economic contribution to society.

Our aims are to raise funds to support cat neutering education and rehoming.

To relieve suffering, hardship and distress and to promote the relief of need and to promote education: among persons, who have at any time served with any branch of the naval, military and air forces of the Crown and allied nursing services.

We reach out to those who have served, those still serving, and their families at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding. We believe that those who serve or have served, whether regular or reserve, are deserving of our support to live life fully without disadvantage after service. No veteran should live without the prospect of employment, good health and a home, and we all have a part to play in achieving this. Poppyscotland is best known for running the iconic Scottish Poppy Appeal, but we work all year round to help those who have served, those still serving and their families receive the care and support they urgently need. The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises over £2 million each year. This, combined with our other year-round fundraising, enables us to provide tailored support and funding to thousands of ex-Servicemen and women as well as other vital services in advice, employment, mobility, respite, housing and mental health support.

Mikeysline was formed in late 2015 after a spate of suicides amongst young people in the Highlands, including Michael ‘Mikey’ Williamson and his friend Martin Shaw, both aged 23 who died within days of each other. After Michael’s wake, his family decided to set up a text line, supported by volunteers. Mikeysline was set up as a grass roots charity, i.e. it emerged as a response to tragedy to offer hope. To this day, Mikeysline is associated by many as being a support service for young people. Mikeysline does support young people alongside anyone of any adult age. In December 2017; the first Hive was established, the Highland’s first out of hours crisis centre. The Hives enables more direct interaction and targeted support work with individuals. Today Mikeysline helps people across the Highlands and Moray through our Hives, Text line and Young Person’s Service.

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland. We seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss. We work primarily through volunteers, providing free care to bereaved people. We also train and educate individuals and organisations who may in turn be able to contribute to the well-being of bereaved people.

VisitAberdeenshire is the officially recognised destination management and marketing organisation (DMO) for the city of Aberdeen and surrounding countryside and coast of Aberdeenshire. Our role is threefold: •To promote high quality visitor experiences in North-east Scotland to targeted audiences in the UK and overseas. That includes inspirational campaigns targeted directly at potential visitors, through PR activity, by promoting the region to the travel trade, and also through the work of the Aberdeen Convention and Events Bureau. •To help to grow the visitor economy through initiatives that help tourism businesses to understand and meet demand from an ever-changing market. This workstream helps local tourism suppliers though decoding routes to access new markets and distribution chains, and by bringing local business together to meet, network and exchange ideas. We’re on the ground too. The business engagement team works with stakeholders across the region. •To provide strategic leadership for the tourism sector in the region. VisitAberdeenshire provides strategic leadership for the sector in areas where it is best placed to influence, including stewardship of the Destination Strategy, delivery of market insights and by providing a voice for tourism in North-east Scotland at national forums.

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) saves and improves lives across Scotland, delivering expert paramedic care at the scene of time-critical emergencies. Working in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), SCAA is an integral part of Scotland’s frontline emergency response network, responding to trauma incidents and medical emergencies across the country, covering an area of more than 30,000 square miles. As Scotland’s only charity air ambulance, SCAA is funded by the people of Scotland, primarily through donations, fundraising, events and our life-saving lottery.

Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. We provide financial support to help people get back on track.

We are a young charty providing free youth services for young people aged Primary Sevens - 19 year olds. Our main focus is to reduce social isolation and loneliness whilst promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland clubs are open to older sports fans who enjoy reminiscing about their experiences of watching or playing sport. The weekly clubs, facilitated by a trained volunteer, provide a friendly, inclusive and welcoming environment for anybody and are especially keen to welcome those who may feel isolated through illness.

We set up Aberdeen Linking Lives as we observed that our nation has an aging population that are lonely and socially isolated. We are a Linking Lives UK partner which has more than 20 years’ experience and aim to make a transformational impact in the lives of 130 elderly people per year by reducing their social isolation.

Help us take on Scotland’s single biggest killer! 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this. Heart Research UK is the charity dedicated to your heart. We inspire and invest in pioneering medical research, ground-breaking training and education, and in communities to improve their heart health for themselves. They are things we’re proud to have done for over 50 years and pushes us to do more.

Our Vision is To improve the lives of young people in our community Our Mission is By developing things to do and places to be within the community, we open up opportunities for young people and support development of skills and confidence

St Giles’ Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh. With its famed crown spire it stands on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland’s chivalric company of knights and Ladies chosen by The Queen.)

To provide assistance to service and ex-service families whether it be practical support or financial assistance for those in need.

Positive Help offers practical help to people affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The four core services are delivered by a team of trained volunteers. The services provided include: Befriending for children and young people; Home Support (cleaning, de-cluttering, painting, DIY, gardening, and other domestic tasks); a free Transport service, which helps people to get to and from medical appointments as well as support groups or local supermarkets; and Study Buddies, a homework mentoring service for children.

The Salisbury Centre is open to all who want to develop their spiritual, psychological and creative life. We provide body, mind and spiritual practices in an uplifting non-denominational environment welcoming people from different cultural and social backgrounds.

Citizens Advice & Rights Fife (CARF) aims to tackle inequality, discrimination and disadvantage in Fife through the provision of high quality information, advice and representation services. These services are free, confidential, non-judgemental and independent. CARF also aims to influence, inform and promote change in local and national policy to enhance the social welfare of people in Fife.

Home-Start East Fife have been supporting families across East Fife for over 30 years. Every year 20 - 30 trained volunteers support an average of 60 families with around 170 children. Home-Start East Fife has a staff team of four who work with the Board of Trustees to train and support volunteers so they in turn can support families. Support takes two forms: home-visiting and Family Support Groups. Home-visiting volunteers visit families in their own homes once a week to offer friendship and support, whether parents need an extra pair of hands, help to get out, or just some adult company and a listening ear. In this rural area of North East Fife, social isolation is one of the recurring reasons families are referred to us. Families are referred to us by health visitors, social workers, community psychiatric nurses and other local professionals, or parents can refer themselves. In addition to home-visiting volunteers, Home-Start East Fife runs three Family Support Groups, in Auchtermuchty, St Andrews and Cupar. The Family Support Groups are only for families referred to Home-Start East Fife. They provide a safe and stimulating environment for our parents and their pre-school children. Within the groups, our Family Support Group Co-ordinator and volunteers organise activities aimed at improving parenting skills and promoting positive interaction between parent and child and within their peer groups. Family Support Groups also provide a supportive environment and information exchange for parents experiencing difficulties. The children are given healthy snacks, and have access to educational toys and an environment that allows for physical activity.

To offer support to anyone who is bereaved in the form of a helpline, groups, one-to-one counselling and leaflets.

At Leonard Cheshire Disability, we work for a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically, and to participate fully in society. We campaign for change & provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way. Leonard Cheshire Disability operates in 51 countries around the world, working with 21,000 people in the UK.

Include Me recruits, trains and supports volunteers to become citizen advocates for vulnerable adults aged 16-65 in North East Fife. The development workers accept referrals from any source and the work to identify the best possible volunteer match for that individual. The organisation works with individuals affected by physical or learning disability, mental health issues (including Personality Disorder), chronic illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, early onset Dementia and Acquired Brain Injury.

At NSPCC Scotland we believe that every childhood is worth fighting for. We work to make child abuse and neglect a thing of the past. We run Childline, the free and confidential counselling service for children and young people which is accessible every day, all year, 24 hours a day. Our Childline bases in Aberdeen and Glasgow. We also aim to go into every primary school in Scotland to deliver our Speak Out, Stay Safe programme, talking to children about how to stay safe and speak out if they have any worries or concerns.

The Adult Befriending Service aim is to help people over the age of 60 remain in their own homes independently for longer by having a Befriender visit you or by group befriending. To be referred for 1-1 Befriending • All referrals must be aged 60 or over who are isolated and struggling to maintain life in their own home independently • Older People who have caring responsibilities • Older people in the outer isles who are geographically isolated • Older people with learning disabilities • Older people affected by stigma in a small community We also run many different groups such as adult colouring in, games and a walking group.

To provide funds for research and welfare for the condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (E.B) and it's sufferers.

Lead Scotland is a voluntary organisation set up to widen access to learning for disabled young people and adults, and carers in Scotland. In Fife, learners can chose what they want to learn and are supported by volunteers, one-to-one or in small groups. Lead Scotland also run a Fife-wide, time limited befriending project for anyone over 16 who is facing social isolation or loneliness. People are supported on a one-to-one basis by local volunteers.

We have a vision of a world where no-one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa. By working with and for Debra we aim to make a positive difference to people living with EB, work together to achieve our purpose of providing care and curing EB, be passionate about what we do with Debra and strive for excellence in all our activities.

Local St John Scotland volunteers run a Patient Transport service for renal patients at the Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline and Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. They also support communities across Fife to be resilient in the face of cardiac arrest by helping them install Public Access Defibrillators, and providing CPR awareness training.

Friends of Dundee Law is a new group and is part of the Dundee Law Heritage Project. This is a two year Heritage Lottery/Dundee City Council funded project aiming to physically improve the infrastructure of Dundee Law as well as increase community involvement at the site. The Friends Group is currently supported by Dundee City Council, but may become an independent voice for users and volunteers of the Law. There is a part-time Community Participation Officer employed until 2018 to help develop community use and involvement in the Law. Volunteers can become involved in 1) the Friends of the Law meetings or 2) practical projects carrying out research into the fascinating history of the Law or 3) practical projects helping to look after the Law’s landscape and biodiversity 4) carrying out biodiversity surveys finding out what wildlife lives on the Law. There are regular practical conservation sessions where tools and training are provided.

We are St Andrew’s and St George’s West – a place of peace, hospitality, faith and action in the heart of Edinburgh. We are an ever-changing community of people of all ages open to new ways of learning and growing in love and faith.

The Macular Society is the UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone with central vision loss and their family and friends. There are more than 600,000 people in the UK with age-related macular degeneration and it is the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world. We have over 16,000 members and around 5,500 professional members. We have more than 300 local support groups and provide a range of other services including information, telephone befriending and a professional counselling service. We fund research so that one day we can overcome macular disease. Currently we are looking to support more people who have difficulty with "the bit in the middle" and want to engage a range of volunteers to help us deliver our services across Scotland.

North East Sensory Services (NESS) is the leading provider of fully integrated joint sensory services in the North East of Scotland. Through our wide range of services, we work to achieve independence for blind and deaf people.

Walk the Walk is committed to raising funds for breast cancer research and cancer care and is passionate in encouraging women and men in becoming fitter and healthier by taking responsibility for their own well-being. The Moonwalk Edinburgh sees over 10,000 women and men Power Walking a full or half marathon to achieve this.

Reengage (formerly Contact the Elderly) is a national charity and organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for people over 75 who live alone with little or no support from family and friends. One Sunday afternoon a month volunteers use their car to take older members to and from a volunteer host’s home for tea, cake and companionship. Hosts take it in turn to welcome the small group of older people and volunteer drivers into their home for a few hours.

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s largest social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives

Bonnymuir Green Community Trust is a thriving community owned green space. We have a productive, managed community garden, a social hub and cafe, which is led, developed and sustained by local volunteers. We encourage all members of the public to meet and share in a space that is accessible, providing the community with a mix of educational and social activities, encouraging fun, good health, wellbeing and sustainable living.

Age Sentinel Trust provides help and support to older people in need. In particular we provide help and support with regards dementia and Alzheimer’s.

The national charity, here for anyone who has ever experienced fertility problems. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is the country’s largest charity offering care and support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions. Our network of stroke nurses, rehabilitation support workers, peer support volunteers and researchers help people across Scotland regain their confidence and rebuild their lives. We want to make sure life living with a chest or heart condition or after a stroke is a life lived to the full.

West coast furniture bank provide essential household items for people in Ayrshire who are living in extreme poverty conditions and have nothing. WCFB has been set up to supply furniture, white goods and general household items completely free of charge.

Environmental justice - a decent environment for all; no more than a fair share of the earth's resources. The advancement of education, health, civic responsibility and community development. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement.

Brain injury affects an estimated 1million people in the UK and can change everything in a matter of seconds. Those affected can be left with a range of physical, cognitive and emotional difficulties which can be lifelong. Edinburgh Headway Group is a specialist organisation which supports the longer term needs of adults with acquired brain injuries in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We provide a range of services, at Headway House and within the community, which are specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of members and their carers with a focus on improving everyday life. The Group is staffed by a small number of staff and an army of volunteers.

Walk it aims to help people become more physically active through health walks. Our walks are short, safe, social, low level and led by trained walk leader volunteers. Health walks are targeted at people who are currently inactive. Walk length and pace is adapted to suit walkers. Just 30 minutes a day can help to reduce the risk of a number of debilitating and life threatening conditions.

To make people independant and secure in their own home by providing home security, small repairs, falls prevention and minor adaptations for people who are over 60, disabled, have a learning difficulty, mental health problems or who have been a victim of domestic abuse and are a home owner or tenant of a private landlord.

Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independance, Unity, Voluntary Service, and Universality- which inspire and guide all its actions.

To provide emotional and practical support to victims of crime and antisocial behaviour throughout the Scottish Borders. Information on Criminal Justice System, Remote Reporting, Criminal Injuries Compensation and signposting to other agencies.

Health in Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. Our team of professional support staff and committed volunteers work in partnership to deliver a unique and wide ranging mix of individual and group support services.

Every day of your life matters, from the first to the last. We believe everyone living with a terminal illness should be able to get the most from the time they have left, however hard that may sometimes feel. We’ll be here for you and your family when you may feel like no-one else is, to help you cope when you don’t know how. Marie Curie Nurses care for you in your home, when you need them most, day or night. Our hospices are at the heart of communities around the UK. And our trained volunteers and advisers are here for you with practical information and support when you don’t know what to do next or just need to talk. We’ll be by your side with care and support every step of the way, bringing light in the darkest hours.

Home-Start Deeside is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the positive sides to family life. Many parents can feel overwhelmed or exhausted by the stresses and difficulties of everyday life. All too often they have no close family members or friends who can give them encouragement, support or breathing space when they most need it. This is where Home-Start Deeside can help. We provide volunteers who regularly visit families in their own homes to provide practical help, support and friendship. All our volunteers are parents themselves so they understand the pressures and demands that often come with the job. Our support is free, confidential and non-judgemental.

Stirling Carers Centre offers support to unpaid Carers in the Stirling Council Area, irrespective of the condition of the person they care for. The services offered include: information, support, advice, welfare benefit checks, advice on rights and entitlements, etc. We also have a Young Carers Service that supports young carers through group work and 1:1 personal support.

We are a leading cancer charity. We carry out world-class research inot the biology and causes of cancer, to develop effective treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer patients. To reduce the number of people getting cancer. To provide authoritative information on cancer. Shops and volunteers raise vital funds for the above.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire (SCIO) connects and supports volunteering, social enterprising activity and voluntary groups to make East Renfrewshire a better place to live

Aberdeen Multicultural Centre is a user led charity, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the diverse communities in Aberdeen. AMC encourages co-operation and integration amongst diverse community groups as well as building harmony and exchanging cultural and language diversity within the communities. The organization’s vibrant aims are to support communities and the society from social, economic, welfare and environmental perspectives. AMC would like to see greater social integration, remove social isolation organising different cultural activities and improve economic life through community development projects.

The following advice services are provided in each of our Citizens Advice Bureaux: •Benefits – questions about entitlements, support with applications and appeals against unfair decisions. •Consumer issues – everything from broken kettles to difficulties with gas and electricity suppliers. •Debt & money advice – how to manage debts, improve your financial situation and maximise your income. •Housing – your rights, including potential or actual homelessness. •Relationships – issues relating to splitting up, children, families and bereavement. •Work-related problems – questions about terms and conditions, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination and unfair dismissal

CatStrand is the central hub of the Glenkens Community & Arts Trust (GCAT). Its main aim is to bring much needed activities, services and facilities to this geographically isolated area through a year round programme of community and arts events. It offers a range of community services including a bus service, newsletter, drop-in advice sessions and free internet access and also acts as a hub for local tourism and heritage information. CatStrand provides the base for the Connecting in Communities project; which provides events and opportunities for Glenkens residents, including: Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Adult Dance/Movement, Ukulele Group(s), Digital Photography, Singing and the Glenkens Men's Shed in Balmaclellan. Catstrand currently has a number of different opportunities for volunteers of all ages to get involved with.

The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. This will be delivered from our aims, including; 4.1 The establishment of a fully inclusive, welcoming and effective Community Centre that will offer community members the opportunity to; 4.1.1 Become involved with a wider range of social, leisure and sporting activities than is available at present. 4.1.2 Socialise and learn new skills 4.1.3 Access enhanced local services in a venue that is accessible and affordable 4.1.4 Become involved in the operation of the Centre as a volunteer 4.2 Through feedback and evaluation ensure that the Centre remains focussed on the needs of the wider community

Meal Makers has been brought to Scotland by the award winning charity Food Train and is proudly sponsored by the Scottish Government and the Tank Foundation. It is a free, local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects volunteers who have a passion for cooking and want to be active in their communities (Cooks), with older neighbours (Diners) who would appreciate a home cooked meal.

We are a registered charity and non-profit organisation we support families in the local community which is a regeneration area. The children in our setting are aged between 2-5 years old.

We are a national charity that works to remove barriers for deaf children and young people.

RSPB Scotland is part of the RSPB, the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Together with our partners, we protect threatened birds and wildlife so our towns, coast and countryside will teem with life once again. We play a leading role in BirdLife International, a worldwide partnership of nature conservation organisations.

“DD8 Music is a charity dedicated to promoting involvement in musical activities to people of all ages in the Kirriemuir area. We run a recording and rehearsal studio in Kirriemuir. It is a space where people can have the freedom to experiment with music, and be encouraged to develop their talent. The group runs a variety of sessions every week, all of which are free to attend. They also work with other local groups and charities in helping to support their live events.

Bridge of Don Sea Cadets is a friendly, productive and energetic unit within the national Sea Cadet movement. The kids benefit from the support, training and guidance of a dedicated team of voluntary staff, civilian assistants and parental supporters.

To support and help Dads to engage with their children and build strong lasting relationships. To advance the arts, specifically music, to encourage self-expression and improve self-esteem in both Dads and their children. To promote equality and diversity by encouraging the social inclusion of Dads in everyday life, with particular focus on issues regarding raising children. To promote the physical, mental and emotional health of Dads. To provide recreational activities for Dads who may be socially isolated or excluded.

We are Scotland's health charity supporting people and their families across Scotland with chest, heart and stroke conditions. We want to make sure life living with a chest or heart condition or after a stroke is a life lived to the full. We will fight for better health for everyone and work to make sure there is help and support in every community. Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland won't stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.

The aims of the Group are to relieve the sufferng and distress of cancer sufferers and their families in the North Ayrshire District and its environs by:- a) providing home care, shopping, transport and other services to those in need of support. b) providing counselling services for patients and their families. c) providing any other services compatible with the aims of the Group

To relieve the poverty of disabled, infirm and housebound persons and other persons in necessitous circumstances

GOGA Tayside provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be physically active together through inclusive activities. GOGA is more than being active. It strengthens community spirit, increases confidence, improves mental health and can aid in the reduction of health inequalities. It increases the demand for, and accessibility of, activities. Activities can vary and will focus on the message of move more sit less. These activities can be delivered in a range of different ways and settings and in partnership with various local agencies and services. We hope that volunteers can be actively involved in the planning, preparation and delivery of GOGA activities and events. This can be through supporting people within communities to attend activities, act as peer support, create a welcoming environment for people to attend, tea and coffee distribution at events, maintenance of walk areas or outdoor spaces and support delivery of activities. Full induction and training will be provided based on individual volunteer needs.

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk

Real Life Options was first established in 1992 to support and empower people with learning disabilities and autism to have more choice and greater control over their lives. Over the last three decades, we have grown to become a national provider of social support and care while staying true to our core ethos. We support people across the UK to develop their independence and achieve their potential. We recognise that to be excellent in our field, we need to truly understand and champion the changing needs and aspirations of the people we support. Through partnerships with families, thought-leader organisations and professional services, we believe in constantly evolving and providing a person-centred approach at every step in an individual’s support journey.

We strive every day to give people the help they need, and we campaign relentlessly to achieve our vision of a safe, secure, affordable home for everyone.

Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food sharing project that connects people who love cooking, and who are happy to share an extra portion of home-cooked food, with an older neighbour who would really appreciate a freshly prepared meal and a friendly chat. By turning an everyday activity into a volunteering opportunity, Meal Makers strengthens connections within communities and provides a flexible way for people to volunteer their time and skills locally.

A small, friendly Community Garden entirely run by enthusiastic volunteers from all walks of life. We grow, sell and cook fruit and vegetables and encourage and support others to as well. Our aims are: 1 To provide a recreational facility in the form of the community garden, and organise recreational activities that include growing and providing fresh garden produce; supporting local people to grow, cook and eat their own produce; and through physical activity with the goal of improving the conditions of life. 2 To advance community development by provision of a community garden space and encouraging voluntary and social activity. 3 To advance education by providing training events and courses in gardening, healthy eating, and environmental activities; and supporting local schools to be active in these areas. 4 To advance environmental sustainability.

To advance education and carry out outreach activities involving young people with boat building and sail training; to preserve craft skills particularly associated with boat building and sailing; to stage annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival; to advance education through promotion of arts and traditional music; manage restored Salmon House

Based in health, care and community settings, CCL is a service that promotes wellbeing by offering an active spiritual listening service. CCL helps people explore their deepest hurts and draw strength from their own inner resources and from the communities of support around them. CCL is a short term, early intervention model of person-centred, assets-based, spiritual listening with the aim of promoting personal and communal spiritual wellbeing.

To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs. To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.

We're the MS Society - a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers and fundraisers. We understand what life's like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between. We're driving research into more - and better - treatments. For everyone. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS. Our local volunteer groups provide information, support, services and activities for people affected by MS.

We aim to get more children, more active, more often. To achieve this we work closely with coaches, volunteers, school staff, parents etc to run a wide variety of fun opportunities. These can be during our outside curriculum time. Any activity is considered and all active ideas are welcome!

We are a volunteer led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are

To help the people of Dumbarton area access loans at reduced rates and encourage savings

Provide support for learners requiring tutoring in their reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short term emergency care for pet owners who are temporarily unable to care for their animals through illness or accident. PFSS does not operate a boarding centre or kennels but relies solely on volunteers who welcome the pet into their own home.

The company's objects are: 1. To relieve the poverty of individuals and families on low income or experiencing financial difficulties. 2. To promote the benefit and welfare of people who are older, have a physical or learning disability, those who are progressively or chronically ill or are experiencing mental health problems and their families/carers.

To enlighten people about heart defects, help get the right equipment for people, provide training and raise awareness.

Community Capacity building and information and support for clients within SIP areas. access to local residents to other agencies (e.g. CHAP). Credit Unions, Local Councillors (holds surgery here). Internet Access, set up community conferences, access to money advice / social work / legal - will advice / advocate. Marketing / Promotional services for community / Voluntary groups

To provide emotional support and practical information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.

We are the RNLI: the charity that saves lives at sea. Since 1824, our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved more than 140,000 lives. Volunteers make up 95% of our organisation - ordinary people doing extraordinary things - supported by expert staff, all working together to help communities at home and abroad save lives.

To provide quality specialist guidance and information about educational/training opportunities to physically and/or sensory impaired adults

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Ferryhill Parish Church serve people in the Ferryhill community who are members of the congregation, all who live in the parish/Ferryhill area and people who seek the services provided by the Church.

Marking the start of the native oyster harvesting season, Stranraer Development Trust is bringing top chefs, inspiring speakers, amazing entertainers and some of the world’s leading oyster experts together for Stranraer Oyster Festival, a seafood celebration on the shores of Loch Ryan.

The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship is the only Civil Service charity dedicated to helping retired civil servants, widows/widowers, partners and dependents enjoy a better and more fulfilling retirement. We operate a range of welfare, volunteering and leisure activities all run and supported by volunteers. We currently have two befriending schemes, the Phone Buddy scheme and National Visitors Network which provide telephone based friendship calls and home visits to any beneficiary experiencing loneliness or social isolation. In addition, we are also available to offer signposting, help and advice on a whole range of subjects.

We are the mother church for the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney and together with that hold in our trust the spiritual lives of a diverse and international congregation. We share a rich history with the Episcopal Church in the United States of America as the congregation which hosted the consecration of Samuel Seabury as the first bishop for America in Aberdeen in 1784, and thus inaugurating the concept of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Also in our trust is a building of great grace, peace and beauty in the heart of Aberdeen that is of high architectural significance and spiritual importance to the wider communion of the city and beyond. We aim to offer all who come looking for a home to worship or as visitors a very warm welcome.

The Musselburgh Computer Club is part of a network of computer clubs (Known as Scottish Seniors Computer Clubs or SSCC) run on a voluntary basis in East Central Scotland for anyone aged 50 or above. The clubs aim to advance the education of older people by extending their knowledge of computing in a friendly environment, and to promote the welfare and support the needs of older people by facilitating access to online technology & services, thereby reducing social isolation.

GFAA 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. Plotters are members of our association and together we seek to: -To encourage the use of green and sustainable gardening methods; -To share good practice and gardening expertise; -To spread the benefits of plot working and green gardening into the wider community.

Jewish Care Scotland provides professional social work and volunteer services for Jewish people in need throughout Scotland-supporting over 450 individuals and families. Jewish Care Scotland runs a registered Day Centre, social clubs for active older people, clubs for adults with physical illnesses and for adults with mental health problems.

CLAN Cancer Support provides emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, carers and friends.

Our aim is to ensure more people survive cancer. We support the work of more than 4,000 researchers, doctors and nurses throughout the UK, fighting cancer on all fronts. Every day, our researchers make cutting-edge discoveries in our labs, and our doctors and nurses pioneer new treatments with patients in hospitals. We run high-profile health awareness campaigns and provide clear information to help people understand more about cancer and the steps everyone can take to reduce their risk of developing the disease. We also lobby the government to make sure cancer stays at the top of the political agenda.

“To preserve and interpret the history and environment of West Lothian and make this heritage accessible, engaging and enjoyed by all”

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24 hours a day by telephone, personal visit, email, and letter, through its branch network – support that includes outreach activity at festivals and outside our centres in prisons, hospitals, schools, the workplace and with homeless people. Our purpose is to: •enable persons who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night from appropriately trained Samaritans in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide; and •promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health.

Every day Royal Voluntary Service helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. We provide practical services in homes, in hospitals and in communities all across the country so people can be independent and active. Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest voluntary organisations and much of our work is supporting older people. We provide practical solutions to the everyday problems of loneliness and isolation.

Magpie receives donations of furniture and household goods for re-sale and recycling to the public. Magpie works closely with Health and Social Work colleagues to provide goods free of charge to local people in need of assistance as a result of homelessness, life changing circumstances or accident. Magpie is a social enterprise that works with other organisations to provide volunteering and employment opportunities for those finding it difficult to start or return to work.

The charity exists to tackle the inequalities in health and social care provision, ensure families are better connected to support and services and increase the capacity of other agencies through training and education.

Cancer support: Get free one-to-one help and information from our professional team or join groups and activities that are right for you. A calming space: Come in for a cup of tea, meet people who understand what you're going through or just take a moment to gather your thoughts.

The Butterfly Trust provides support in the community for people affected by cystic fibrosis throughout Scotland. Our team of trained volunteers provide face to face support services that include emotional support, help to negotiate official systems in regard to housing, education and employment issues, mentoring for young people with cystic fibrosis, massage therapy for young adults with the condition and transport to hospital appointments for people who are not sick enough to qualify for mobility help and cannot afford a car.

We provide care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Every day of your life matters, from the first to the last. We believe everyone living with a terminal illness should be able to get the most from the time they have left, however hard that may sometimes feel. We'll be here for you and your family when you may feel like no-one else is, to help you cope when you don't know how. Marie Curie Nurses care for you in your home, when you need them most, day or night. Our hospices are at the heart of communities around the UK. And our trained volunteers and advisers are here for you with practical information and support when you don't know what to do next or just need to talk. We'll be by your side with care and support every step of the way, bringing light in the darkest hours.

Encourage and support tenant participation and volunteering.Tenant Participation is about tenants having real opportunities to contribute to and influence all decisions relating to their homes and living conditions.

We aim to provide a responsive, practical and accessible expert work service for cancer patients attending NHS Lothian for treatment (SCAN region), to help them stay at work during treatment or return to work after treatment. The service will be undertaken by Working Health Services, NHS Lothian’s vocational rehabilitation service.

Our aim is that people living with Cystic Fibrosis will have access to the support they need to ensure they can benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life in the community.

AbilityNet is a registered charity that exists to help change the lives of disabled people by helping people to use digital technology at work, at home or in education. Our vision is to create “A world in which digital services are equally accessible to all.”

Harnessing the power of life experiences to create change in Moray We deliver peer support (formal and informally), training, consultancy, support local groups, one-to-one work, signposting, partnership working, collective advocacy in mental health and wellbeing, outreach to diverse communities.

We work for a fairer Scotland where people are empowered and their rights respected.

Action for M.E. works to end the ignorance, injustice and neglect faced by people with the chronic neurological condition myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.), sometimes diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, or M.E./CFS).

HcL is a major Scottish Charity based in the Lothians. The organisation was set up in November 1982 to operate a transport service for people with a range of disabilities and health needs who are unable, or have great difficulty, in using public transport. Our services include 'Dial-A-Ride' which is a door-through-door transport service and 'Dial-A-Bus which is a semi-scheduled door-through-door shopping service. We cover Edinburgh and Lothians and operate from two local bases. We also respond to requests for journeys nationally on an availability basis. Currently there are twenty minibuses (Dial-A-Ride) and nine minibuses (Dial-A-Bus) in the fleet which have been specially adapted to carry wheelchair users and ambulant passengers.

St Clement’s church was planted in Mastrick just over 50 years ago with the purpose of reaching out to the areas of Mastrick, Summerhill, Northfield and Sheddocksley. Our passion is to serve and be a vital part of our local community. We are an informal church with a family atmosphere.

Friends of Aberdeen Beach (a.k.a FAB) is a community group committed to maintaining and improving the quality of seaside between the mouth of the rivers Dee and Don.

Carers in Lanarkshire are identified to ensure that they are informed, supported and empowered to manage their caring roles Carers can access breaks from their caring role and enjoy a life outside caring Carers recieved training and development relevant to their caring role Communities and partner organizations are aware of carers and their issues Through a rights based approach to our work, ensure carers are recognized and valued as expert care partners

The Haddo House and Country Park project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of a five year regeneration. The project aims to provide volunteer opportunities and develop projects to enhance public enjoyment.

EFCFC is a community-based football club located in Methil, Fife. We have a "football for all" policy for children, adults and volunteers. We currently have 18 youth football teams, an over 35 team and an Amateur team. We also work closely with East Fife Girls and Women football. We have a large pool of volunteers who manage the day to day running of our teams, a small committee to run the club and 2 full time and 4 self-employed members of staff. Our community classes support all participants from age 18 months to adults ranging from mini fifers to walking football. Included in our community classes are mental health programs, FFIT programs, disability activities and school programs. We are always striving to find more ways to engage with the local community. Our aim is to ensure that there is a space for everyone in the community to attend, not only to participate in football but to better their health and well being.

The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a lively and innovative programme of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public.

Kirriemuir Food Hub is a non-profit voluntary run organisation based in the centre of Kirriemuir. Their mission is to help combat food insecurity and reduce food waste by repurposing and redistributing food. With overlapping goals, we began working in partnership in September of 2020, to better the environment and enhance the community as a team. Continually developing and expanding their operations, Kirriemuir Food Hub is now registered with the HUBBUB Community Fridge Network. This means that a proportion of the food saved from waste is available for anyone in the local area to collect and use, giving us all a chance to do our bit to address local food waste. So, next time you are in the town, make sure to nip into the hub and see what’s available! If using the Community Fridge, donations are welcome to help the food hub in addressing food insecurity. A suggested donation is a tin from the cupboard or a spare toilet roll. During the first year of our partnership, over 17 tonnes of food has been saved from waste and redirected via the hub for people just like you to eat and enjoy! This is the equivalent of saving more than 60 tonnes of CO2 emissions, which is like driving an average car from Kirriemuir to Forfar more than 20,000 times. Wow!

Provides a service which enables physically disabled people and their families to lead integrated lives within the community. We aim to be flexible and responsive so everyone feels their needs are looked after. We will involve the people who use our services in the creation and running of those services that best suit their needs. We aim to create an environment where staff and volunteers feel valued, challenged and rewarded, and where there are significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.14 What are your opening times/available hours (if applicable)?

Is about Education and Support for families, we offer a wide range of support to help families living with FASD. We are the First organisation to offer this level of support

To improve the quality of life for individuals in our local community through the provision of a professional and focussed advice and information service. To provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues including benefits and debt. To promote our successful and sustainable charity shops which provide good quality and affordable products to our customers.

AbilityNet exists to change the lives of disabled people by helping them to use digital technology at work, at home or in education.

British Wireless for the Blind Fund has been providing specially adapted radios to sight impaired people for more than 80 years. British Wireless for the Blind Fund exists to help improve the daily lives of sight impaired people, who are unable to afford a specially adapted radio, by providing the equipment on free loan.

Grampian Pride brings the local and wider community together. Welcoming everyone from the North East of Scotland, the rest of the country, and international communities. Grampian Pride provides a safe space for all LGBT+ individuals and allies. The Pride event consists of a celebration march, various stalls, information about LGBT+ organisations and services, entertainment, key speakers, safe spaces, and a family area.

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Food Train provides a range of services, delivered by volunteers, to older people in Scotland including grocery shopping home deliveries, household support services and befriending services.

We support, develop and represent community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering. We have around 35 staff members covering these activities across Fife, operating from our offices in Glenrothes, Cupar, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. We provide a wide range of support to third sector organisations and have expertise in a wide range of skills and topics including governance, funding, legislation, policy, volunteering, managing people, planning and problem solving.

We receive core funding from the Scottish Government and Fife Council to provide four key functions:
- support, develop and represent the third sector.
- support, develop and represent social enterprises.
- support, develop and represent volunteering.
- support and promote third sector engagement with the Community Planning Partnership.

Ninewells Community Garden aims to promote physical activity and good health through community gardening; in an environment where horticulture supports wellbeing, therapy and rehabilitation. The garden is open for visitors every day and we work with a wide range of volunteers and partner organisations to offer sessions throughout the week for gardeners of all abilities.

Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty is not inevitable. In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good. We respond fast in emergencies, and stay to help people rebuild their lives. We work on long-term projects with communities determined to shape a better future for themselves. And we campaign for genuine, lasting change.

Grampian Credit Union is a savings and loans company with a difference. We are owned by our members - people like you who live and work within the Grampian area.

Established over 80 years ago, Youth 1st (SCIO) is the leading support agency for youth organisations, youth groups, youth workers, volunteers and young people in Fife. Each year, a number of youth groups and organisations become members of Youth 1st. Our member groups run over 180 different youth groups and clubs for 7500 young people across Fife. Most of our member groups are organised and run by volunteers.

The organisation provides direct experience of the environment to help improve people's quality of life. We raise awareness of the environment and develop individual, group and community involvement in improving the environment for the benefit of all.

Provides Active Ageing day service for older people living in Glenrothes and the surrounding area. This includes services for people living with dementia. Alsp providessupport services: Befriending; Out in the Community; Dementia Home Support and Help to Stay at Home.

The Care Trust is an established charity and social enterprise providing supported real life work placements through its gardening in the community and woodwork projects for adults 16+ who have learning disabilities/autism(ASD). The aims of the Care Trust are to improve and enhance the quality of life of everyone who attends by building confidence, team working, improving social skills, social inclusion and being valued.

CAPS is an independent advocacy organisation for people who use or have used mental health services. We are completely independent from the people who fund us and those who provide other services to the people we work with. We provide individual and collective advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian. We also host several mental health related, experience-led projects across Lothian.

Sense Scotland works with children, young people and adults who have communication support needs. We believe everyone should have a choice in how they live their life. We are committed to working to our core values and working principles. Derived from families, these enshrine the organisation's ethos and guide the actions of all staff. Sense Scotland's values in practice mean we will: Be open and honest; Recognise individual worth; Build relationships through trust; Act on the basis of individuals aspirations and needs; Be accountable.

We are Healthcare Improvement Scotland, an organisation with many parts and one purpose - better quality health and social care for everyone in Scotland.

The Galloway Talking Newspaper is a charity, run by volunteers, who produce a weekly audio-tape of news from the Wigtownshire Free Press and the Galloway Gazette. A magazine USB of articles and interviews is also sent out regularly. The media is distributed, free of charge, to those who by reason of visual impairment, or physical handicap, are unable to read these newspapers for themselves. At present approximately 90 news-tapes are sent out every week and returned for re-use. If you, (or someone you know), is eligible, please get in touch either through your GP, the Eye Clinics, held in Stranraer and Newton Stewart, or through Dumfries & Galloway Social Services, Sensory Services Dept., on 01387 253 927 For further information, phone :- 01776 830 315

ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. We offer a wide range of services, which are carefully tailored to suit the individual needs of the child and their family. We recognise that every child is different and we believe that with appropriate support, information and guidance all children and young people will manage their grief.

To strengthen and support the voluntary sector within the Roxburgh Area.

MCHG is an NHS Lothian initiative with a mission to make opportunities for good food and healthy lifestyles available to local communities. •Gardening: growing and eating local food while building community and developing skills. •Walks, workshops, events which encourage healthy eating and promote social inclusion. •Advice and support for improving lifestyle through good food and good health.

To enhance the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of Rosewell through the creation of opportunities for the local community. This includes to provide or assist in providing recreational facilities and/or organising recreational activities which will be available to members of the community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community.

Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more that 260,000 people each year.

Grampian Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental service to women, children and young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have experienced domestic abuse.

To try to relieve the suffering of animals in the Scottish Borders that come into our care. Borders Pet Rescue takes in dogs, cats and small animals that are no longer able to be looked after in their own homes for whatever reason. We receive no funding and rely totally on donations from the public to fund our work.

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from the local to the global, we work with people to bring change that lasts. Our work is grounded in the commitment to the universality of human rights.

Interest Link provides a group and 1:1 befriending service to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities throughout the Scottish Borders. The service is delivered by 200 volunteers, who are supported by Interest Link staff. Our service exists to overcome the social exclusion of people with learning disabilities and enable them to pursue interests, participate in community activities, make choices, gain skills and develop independence. We have 4 branches: the Tweeddale Branch is managed by Mary Mouat, who supports 1:1 links for all ages across the whole of Roxburgh. Mary also runs fortnightly children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups in Peebles.

Headway East Lothian's aim is to help people over 18 with Aquired Brain Injury (ABI) living in East Lothian, their families & carers to cope with the challenges of their changed lives. ABI may be caused by a trauma such as a road accident or fall, a stroke, tumours, interruption of the supply of oxygen or glucose to brain, as can happen with post operative complications, infections such as encephalitis or meningitis, poisons or complications of other diseases.

Mary’s Meals is an international charity that provides a daily nutritious meal in school to more than 1.2million hungry and impoverished children in 14 countries. Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things. Working together with those who share our vision, we believe there is no good reason why this cannot be realised.

-Who we are and what we do: Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces. No matter when someone served, we give them the support they need to lead active, independent and fulfilling lives. -How we do it: Our specialist teams focus on the five key areas of an individual’s life: medical, mind, body, spirit and family. We provide support to the whole family to help them all cope with the challenges they face. Long-term recovery is more than repairing damaged bodies and minds; it’s about rebuilding lives.

Fertility Network UK provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.

The Aberdeen Disability Equity Partnership works to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those with disabilities and to break down barriers. Our aim is to solve challenges and improve quality of life; focusing on accessible transport, buildings, services and information.

Founded in 2016, The Super Power Agency aims to improve the lives and literacy rates of some of Edinburgh's most under-resourced young people. Through a range of writing workshops, interdisciplinary creative programmes and the help of community volunteers, we aim to empower children and young people (8-18 years) through literacy. We are currently working with Leith Academy, with plans to expand to other schools and youth-serving organisations in Edinburgh and beyond.

Our purpose is to advance education and public participation in sport through the organisation of recreational activities leading to improvement in conditions or life of participants Out charitable objects are to improve social inclusion in the community, the advancement of education, organise recreational activity to improve health, fitness and well-being. And, the advancement of public participation by providing the opportunity for adults and youths in Dundee and local area to play football.

We are here to support anyone who has served in the Armed Forces, or who has done National Service, and who is now living with significant sight loss. We help blind ex-Service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives by supporting them with our in-depth expertise, experience and full range of services. We give veterans much-needed support to adjust to sight loss, overcome the challenges of blindness and enjoy daily life. Our charity has been offering physical and emotional support to vision-impaired veterans since 1915.

Contact the Elderly is a national charity and organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for people over 75 who live alone with little or no support from family and friends. One Sunday afternoon a month volunteers use their car to take older members to and from a volunteer host’s home for tea, cake and companionship. Hosts take it in turn to welcome the small group of older people and volunteer drivers into their home for a few hours.

The Trust owns, maintains and operates The Swan, LK243, a traditional fishing boat which they have restored and operate as a sail training and charter vessel. The Trusts aims are to: >Encourage and facilitate interested parties and particularly young people to sail on the Swan. >Teach and keep alive the techniques of sailing and working a traditional sail Fifie. >Maintain the Swan as a viable charitable enterprise and make her available for viewing by the general public and visitors to Shetland.

RSPB Scotland is part of the RSPB, the UK charity that speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing - help us to keep it that way

Provide support to service users who have severe and enduring mental health problems into work (paid or voluntary) or education. We also refer clients to other support services if outwith our area of expertise.

To provide guide dogs and other rehabilitation services that meets the needs of the blind and partially sighted people. Guide dogs want a world in which all people who are blind and partially sighted enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else.

Active Schools is a sportscotland led programme designed to get "More Children, More Active, More Often".

The organisation's purposes are the advancement of education - to support end empower parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD; the advancement of health - the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; the provision of recreational facilities and the promotion of equality and diversity - raising awareness of the condition, tolerance and acceptance of ADHD.

YMCA Glenrothes has been providing learning and leisure opportunities for over 60 years, offering a friendly and welcoming community space. "The Y" has grown to be one of the largest voluntary organisations in the area, spread over three sites- all of which deliver community opportunities. Two sites also provide supported accommodation. The charity is supported by many volunteers who give regular and consistent service. YMCA Glenrothes is an independent local charity that is governed by local volunteers from Fife, and is affiliated to the worldwide YMCA movement. The charity works with many organisations across Fife, as well as YMCAs across Scotland.

The advancement of citizenship and community development, the provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Danestone and its environs in the City of Aberdeen

To support the human rights work of Amnesty International by displays, sale of Amnesty materials and information; and by raising funds by selling Amnesty merchandise.

Aberdeen St Stephen’s Church is a welcoming Church which serves the community. We are also a registered charity.

Contact the Elderly is a national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people through face to face contact. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises free monthly Sunday afternoon gatherings for small groups of older people, aged 75 and over who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month.

To provide a place where individuals can feel part of a community and be encouraged and enabled to achieve all that they wish to do. To enable individuals to build up their confidence, self-esteem and skills.

Equal Futures has been supporting people with an additional support need to make connections since its foundation by family carers in 2002. We work with adults (18 years plus) with an additional support need, this could be a learning disability or another significant lifelong condition, such as Down’s syndrome or autism. We believe that people with Additional Support Needs are among some of the most isolated, our vision is a society without loneliness with your help we can try to achieve this for everyone. Befriending and Circle support can help someone with an additional support need make valuable connections: building their confidence, resilience and independence. Our services also provide reassurance and respite for their family members who have often undertaken a significant caring role. We offer a flexible approach with services that are delivered at a time and pace to suit the individual and family at the centre of the support. The services we offer are entirely free of charge.

Change Grow Live Forth Valley Recovery Service which provides a wide variety of interventions to individuals affected by drugs and/or alcohol. These include harm reduction, psychosocial interventions, structured cognitive behavioural therapy and community rehabilitation. Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society. Our aim is to work together to challenge stigma and oppression. We want our charity to be a place where our staff and people who use our services are respected and engaged. Ultimately we want to make life safer, easier and better for as many people as we can.

PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations. You can see more about this here at https://pspassociation.org.uk/

SAVE OUR SQUIRRELS! The red squirrel is an icon of the Scottish landscape, as much as red deer, otters, golden eagles and heather. But these beautiful creatures are threatened by their grey cousins which eat their food supplies, dominate their habitat and carry an incurable disease (squirrelpox) which is fatal to red squirrels. What action is being taken? Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, has been set up to combat this threat and they are working with volunteer networks across the south of Scotland to conserve red squirrels. https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/network-directory/ Your local volunteer network is the East Wigtownshire Red Squirrel Group. We cover an area from Glentrool in the north to Whithorn in the south, encompassing the Machars Peninsula and the Cree Valley.

With a long and impressive history the Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of officers with similar powers to that of police officers.

Care and Share Companionship provides companionship support to people over the age of 60 who are living in isolation or loneliness. Support is offered by our trained, PVG checked volunteers on a 1-1 basis which may include an introduction to a local group of interest, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. We offer a flexible and personalised approach to address the needs of the person we are supporting, such as shopping, health appointments or visiting family or friends. We also offer telephone support and respite for carers. We aim to provide a service that helps improve health and well being to make people feel valued and part of their community.

The Youth Radio Network’s vision is to empower, teach and entertain young people, aged 13 to 25 years, through the power of music and digital technology, opening doors to the broadcast industries, and to become more employable helping them to get the best start in life.

Aonach Architectural Energy Services is the trading name of AMC (Aberdeen Multicultural Centre) Charity and Social Enterprise.

Feed the Minds is a UK based international development charity with 50 years of experience delivering education projects in low-income countries around the world. We are a global network of individuals and local partner organisations who share the same values and aspire to create positive change. We believe each person deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilled life – spiritually, emotionally and materially – away from poverty and discrimination in all its forms. Our projects enable people to gain resources and skills to have a new start.

Zero waste Café.

To provide access to Bowhill House and grounds and to provide an education service to the public on the historic house, grounds and surrounding natural environment.

The Charitable Purpose of Glamis + Area Community Trust are to support local community project and initiative applications for the fair and even disbursal of Ark Hill Wind Farm windfall revenue scheme funds within the boundaries of Glamis Community Council , which advance: 1. citizenship and community benefit; 2. the arts, culture, heritage or science; 3. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; and 4. environmental protection or improvement.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a storke, many people experience fear and isolation adn struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland wont stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures that everyone can live the life they want to.

Ability Borders was established to be the “Go to” organisation for people living with a physical disability or long term condition, their families and carers and to signpost to other areas of support wherever possible. Ability Borders is a partner with the local authority, NHS and the wider third sector on ensuring that the Physical disability strategy implementation meets the ambitions and outcomes and fully includes members in all the activities as we are a user led organisation. Community Connectors has been established to help those who are eligible for a care alarm but who do not have the signatories required, we will support the individual and match with our volunteers. Our other key aim is to help those who are isolated either through Covid-19 or any reason and again we want to help address isolation by utilising a number of 'community connectors' projects i.e. our knitting for new born babies, our Digital Boost and our connect and chat.

EU Citizens' Rights Project provides information, advice and support for EU citizens in Scotland by connecting groups and organisations working within European communities. We are a group of third sector workers, researchers, legal experts and volunteers. Our aim is to assist EU nationals in accessing information and advice on citizens' rights, and to encourage and facilitate their contacts with public sector and government organisations. We want to inform EU nationals about opportunities available to them in Scotland, but also to promote awareness of their concerns and needs, especially those raised by Brexit.

Zero Waste Aberdeen focuses on volunteers working together to make the environment in Aberdeen and Shire better.

The goal of this project is not just one, but many. I want to create a green space for all, not just adults or kids or certain people with specialised skills, but a place where all can share. Somewhere to come and relax or come and take part. A place that allows people to give as much or as little as they can manage. An environment that allows people to see and appreciate life, through plants such as fruits and vegetables as well as wildlife. The hope is this will contribute to the north east local community plan 2017 – 2022 as well as the Dundee city council biodiversity plan.

Tackling loneliness for individuals and homelessness for animals.

The objects for which the Association is established are to promote the Health, Equality and Independence of Blind & partially sighted people by: 1) Promoting guide dogs for the Blind & partially sighted people. 2) Training & educating Blind & partially sighted people in the use of Guide Dogs. 3) The relief, prevention & cure of vision impairment. 4) Providing such services, facilities and activities for the benefit of Blind & partially sighted people as the Association from time to time deems fit.

Pancreatic cancer is tough. But we’re taking it on together. We campaign for change, for better care, treatment and research, and for pancreatic cancer to have the recognition it needs. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. We provide expert, personalised support and information via our Support Line and publications and fund innovative research breakthroughs.

Equal Futures is an organisation set up by a group of parents with a family member with a learning disability. This gives a unique viewpoint to the range of challenges families face when they want to make sure that their sons and daughters live a good life. Many families feel isolated; unsure where to ask for help. Most people with disabilities will have social care services to provide support for daily living. But there is often a lack of understanding in these services that people want more than this. Everyone wants friends too – this is where Equal Futures can help.

Action for M.E. aims to improve the lives of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) through campaigning, providing information, advice and support and promoting public education and research into the disease. Works across the UK.

We aim to improve the quality of life of everyone we work with, offering varying levels of support to people in different settings making a difference to people and support them to live their life. • Providing flexible, creative, responsive and person centred services • Developing and training our staff to be the best care providers • Ensuring quality accommodation in the community • Assisting to deliver employment and leisure activities to our service users We currently support people who have a learning disability, mental health problems, people on the Autism Spectrum and people who are or have been homeless.

Renfrew YMCA is a charity based organisation and we provide early intervention projects and service provision for community issues. We aim to break down barriers in the community and build positive relationships with community members. We support young people to reach their fullest potential through needs led strategies. Juniors Free activities for Primary 1 to Primary 7. Fridays - 4.30pm - 6.30pm Saturdays - 2.30pm - 5pm Through juniors we aim to build children's confidence and give them a fun but educational space to play and get to know each other. We provide fun games,arts and crafts, xbox, computers and more! Drop In Free activities for Primary 7 to 17 years old Thursdays - 7pm - 9pm Fridays - 7pm - 9pm Saturdays - 6pm - 8.30pm Through drop in we aim to help young people with CV Building, training opportunities, arts and crafts, xbox, and lots more!! Feel free to pop along anytime :)

Blackwood Homes and Care was founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood MBE, a campaigner for the rights and independence of disabled people. We deliver our vision of helping people live their life to the full in the pioneering spirit of Dr Blackwood by providing high quality housing, care and support for disabled people of all ages, with over 1500 homes across all 29 mainland local authorities.

We are a charitable Social Enterprise whose main purpose is to provide personal and vocational development to people in the community who are disadvantaged due to age, illness or a mental or Physical disability. We achieve this by providing a blended learning environment, a mix of e-learning and hands on training, delivered in a real working catering business. We generate income through our catering business, however we also rely on grants and funding to cover our costs.

Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults.

Hourglass Scotland (formerly Action on Elder Abuse Scotland) is dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people.

Braveheart is a small charity, operating in the Forth Valley area of Scotland, which provides self management support groups and a led walking programme to adults with or at risk of developing long term health problems, particularly coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Braveheart's model is unique to the UK. It is entirely volunteer led, and it takes a community development approach. Brave heart trains lay volunteers, many of whom have long term health conditions themselves and it involves them as leaders. Our approach is to engage with " high risk" individuals in non clinical settings such as community centres and church halls to support and encourage them to take responsibility for improving their health.

SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, is a UK charity that provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents

At Save the Children we support children to learn, grow and become who they want to be. We lead the way on tackling problems like pneumonia, hunger and protecting children in war, while making sure each child's unique needs are cared for.

In recognition of their service to the Nation, SSAFA works to ensure that the needs of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families are met in an appropriate and timely manner. We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.

Camphill Wellbeing Trust is a registered Scottish charity supporting the wellbeing of patients and their families through an integrated, person-centred approach to health, education and social care.

The aims and objectives for which the group has been established are: To provide a service the provides peer support, bringing its members out of possible loneliness and isolation building self confidence and self esteem. c) Bring awareness to the community of the problems that mental ill health causes and help to eradicate the stigma of mental health issues.

The Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative care and services to people affected by life-limiting illness across Ayrshire. Care is provided where there is no cure for the condition, but which improves the quality of each day for people who have a limited time to live. We help people to live as actively as they can to the end of their lives - however long that may be, where ever that may be. Care is provided by hospice staff in a number of places including people’s own homes, hospitals and care homes as well as in the hospice’s purpose built day care centre and in-patient unit.The hospice not only takes care of people’s physical needs but look after their emotional, spiritual and social needs too. Family members, close friends and carers are also supported both during a person’s illness and in bereavement.

Recycle shoes that your children have outgrown Children tend to outgrow their shoes before they outwear them. Feet in shoes are protected feet. Feet protected from injury and infection; and in areas of low sanitation the spread of infection. Shoes are relatively difficult to recycle because of all the different components they are made up. SO WE FIND THEM NEW FEET In 2013, unable to find a charity that could tell me where exactly our son Sal’s outgrown shoes would find their new feet if we donated them, I founded Sal’s Shoes. In our first year we collected just under 5,000 pairs of shoes. 7 years on, we have now found new feet for over 2,000,000 pairs of Sal’s Shoes in 49 countries around the world, including increasingly here in the UK. Shoes in reasonable condition can be donated to this charity.

SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, is a UK charity that provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents. Anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families, both regulars and reserves, is eligible for their help.

The care of stray, unwanted and mistreated dogs by running a rescue centre and to raise funds to run the centre.

To establish a Riding Centre which will provide disabled people with the means to ride and/or carriage drive. To be a centre of excellence in the training of instructors and physiotherapists and helpers in working with disabled riders. To provide opportunities for training and competitive riding. To provide physiotherapy and hippotherapy for all riders who need it. To promote the use of riding as a means of increasing the quality of life for disabled people.

Bethany Christian Trust is a Scottish Christian social action organisation that aims to transform the lives of vulnerable people and local communities across Scotland.

To provide support to families with at least one child under the age of five years who are experiencing stress and difficulties. Volunteers visit to provide support, friendship and practical help to these families.

Wellbeing Scotland are a community-based organisation who provide confidential support to individuals and families whose adverse life circumstances have impacted on their wellbeing. We work with people of all ages and have specialist school-based services. We provide specialist services to people with mild to moderate mental health issues and survivors of trauma. We offer counselling, advocacy, informal support, befriending and groups. We offer a comprehensive free training programme each year and can offer training to organisations on request to meet their needs. Our services are available primarily in the Forth Valley area, but some aspects of our service are available throughout Scotland.

MCR Pathways was founded in 2007 to address the outcome gap between care-experienced young people and their peers. We support young people, who have experienced disadvantage, to realise their full potential through education. We do this through our school-based mentoring programme – matching young people with a fully trained volunteer mentor. Our vision is that every care-experienced young person, or those who have experienced disadvantage, get the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person.

The North East of Scotland Music School is a charity that exists to provide first-rate tuition for musically talented individuals of all ages.

Stable Life is a registered charity working with vulnerable young people between 10 and 18 years of age in the Scottish Borders who are experiencing personal challenges. We offer a safe, nurturing and learning experience using the horse and its surroundings to help young people reach their full potential and become healthier and happier.

>We understand that corporate life can be tough: We are four Christian businessmen working in Aberdeen’s corporate sector. Through our experiences of corporate life in Aberdeen, and the need to balance our own professional and personal lives, we have come to believe there is a real need for a charity committed to supporting individuals just like us. We come from different church backgrounds and different industries – but we all have the same passion. To help make a positive difference to our corporate culture in Aberdeen. We believe God has a heart for the broken and weary in Aberdeen's corporate sector. >We think there is a more balanced way to live and work: would you like to join us?: We want to provide a safe place where people can be encouraged, equipped and empowered to endure the stresses of professional business life. Our events are run by business people, for business people. We offer a welcoming, safe place in the space between the office, family and church. Find practical advice to inspire, stimulating debate to refresh and a trained ear to listen. >please visit www.thebusinessconnection.org for further details.

We are a group of professionals (psychologists, educators and psychotherapists) who have come together to establish FENIKS, a project which it is hoped will successfully fill a gap in the psychological services available to the Polish community in Edinburgh. The aim of the project is to help those individuals living away from their homeland in facing the challenges which result from immigration. Difficulties may arise in one's work or personal life which necessitate contact with a therapist, and some deeper psychological disorders may surface which require that contact on a longer term basis. The breadth of knowledge and experience of the project members (gained both in Poland and the UK) allows for the provision of comprehensive psychological help for adults, adolescents and children In turn it is hoped that the quality of life and personal well-being of our help centre clients rises to a level sufficient to allow them to function effectively and happily within society.

Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership. We help to ensure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen.

The Shetland Befriending Scheme offers a one to one support service to young people and young adults aged between 7 and 18 and to adults aged 16+ years of age. Our volunteers support individuals who can benefit from some additional input. There are a whole range of reasons why individuals may want to be part of our scheme but all can benefit from taking part in lots of different and exciting activities in their local community.

Dumfries & Galloway Blood Bikes is a charitable organisation set up by local volunteers to deliver essential blood and urgent medical supplies, out of hours, between hospitals and healthcare sites in South West Scotland and sometimes beyond. Outside normal office hours, the NHS relies on taxis or couriers to transfer urgent medical supplies or test samples between hospitals and other sites. Dumfries & Galloway Blood Bikes is dependent purely on charitable donations, and run entirely by volunteers who receive no compensation for their time or costs. The Blood Bike service is provided free of charge, ensuring the limited resources of the NHS can be used where it makes a difference.

Absafe works to advance safety, prevent accidents and save lives. This includes safety in the home, road and community. Absafe undertakes a range of work to promote safety. This includes innovative educational programmes at The Safe a purpose built, interactive village containing real life scenarios coupled with 21st century technology, with each zone specifically created to tackle a different safety issue. By exploring and interacting with 'real life' dangerous situations in a risk free environment, visitors experience an exciting, thrilling and memorable way to learn valuable safety lessons they can apply to their day-to-day lives.

Diabetes UK is the largest patient charity in Scotland. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes. We are based in Glasgow and have a network of individual volunteers and voluntary groups across Scotland and are looking to expand the numbers of volunteers to continue to raise awareness of the condition which affects an increasing number across Scotland. We are looking for volunteers across all areas of our work including public relations, media and health board engagement.

Aberdeen Amateur Boxing & Athletic Club is an organisation deeply seated into the community in and around Aberdeen. It is one of the oldest boxing clubs in Scotland, founded in 1920, and boasts a very impressive list of achievements, being the most successful and well known organisation of its kind in the North of Scotland.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We strive every day to give people the help they need, and we campaign relentlessly to achieve our vision of a safe, secure, affordable home for everyone.

To provide short outdoor activity breaks for young people (which is tailored to the individuals needs) from the Highlands with a social communication difficulty such as autistic spectrum disorder. On the activities the young people are supported 1:1 by volunteers. Activities are over different time frames such as 1 day, overnight, weekends, and 5 day camps.

Grampian Autistic Society are working to ensure that people in the North East of Scotland living with an Autism Spectrum Condition are enabled to fulfil their potential within their community and society.

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We provide environmental campaigns, services and practical initiatives that help Scotland with its environmental ambitions and problems. Our unique spectrum of activities focuses on four main areas: Sustainable Development Education, Local Environmental Quality, Sustainability and Climate Change, and Environmental Services. We campaign, act and educate towards environmental improvements in all of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas. From awards and accreditations to local environmental quality monitoring; from campaigning to training and audits; from clean-ups to celebrating environmental achievement; and from environmental education in schools to supporting public sector action on climate change. Through these activities we work to support and encourage individuals, communities, organisations and businesses across Scotland, enabling and inspiring them to improve their environment and the quality of all our lives.

Kirkmichael Community Shop and Café is a well-stocked, not-for-profit, community run convenience store and café.

Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities is an ambitious project involving the conservation of the historic Union Chain Bridge, and an extensive programme of public engagement. The project is a partnership between Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council, Museums Northumberland and the Friends of the Union Chain Bridge. In this partnership, Museums Northumberland is responsible for the Volunteer Programme and the delivery of all heritage learning and engagement activities on both sides of the border. Through everything we do, we strive to inspire people to engage and connect with local culture and heritage through a set of core values. We strive to be: Generous - we are receptive, friendly and enabling; Strategic - we are focused on our long-term objectives and how to achieve them; Innovative - we are creative and thrive on ambitious projects and good ideas, and Collaborative - we are inspired by partnership working and strive for co-delivery and co-authorship.

Enable older people to eat well, age well and live well by providing volunteer support. Food Train Connects aims to connect any older person wishing a little extra practical or social support with a local volunteer eager to help in their local community.

AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. We do this by providing specialist advice services, free information resources and by helping to build a more accessible digital world.