*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.

Save the Children is the world's independent children's rights organisation. We're outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we're determined to change that.

Over The Wall is a UK based charity for children with serious illness and disabilities, and their families, to discover a world of mischief and magic. A place where they can be brave and have fun with others. These amazing places are physical – in residential camps and also available online – with Camp in the Cloud. And what’s more, it’s all free! Their everyday challenges are unique and special. Attending a transformational camp or experience allows them to leave that all at the gate. They get reminded of what it means to be a child. They get to laugh, dance and cause mischief all in a safe relaxed environment. Our vision is to provide every child living with the challenges of serious illness or disability, and their families, access to our free-of-charge transformational programmes.

People Know How is Scottish social innovation charity founded in 2013 on the principle that people know how to identify their needs and the solutions that will help them fulfil their potential and solve social issues. People often don't realise that they know how, and that's where we come in - unlocking ideas for a better future, today. We call this social innovation. Our core services are Positive Transitions, supporting children, young people and families; and Reconnect, supporting adults and families to improve wellbeing through digital and social inclusion. We are also passionate about cross-sectoral collaboration and regularly hold events, initiate research and collate resources as part of our Connect Four initiative. We also provide a range of volunteering opportunities tailored to your personal interests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

A range of social activities for older people such as Parkinson’s group, Disabled bowlers, Bowling, Hale and Hearty, Bingo, Friendship club and Craft class. Times variable, can find out by contacting the community centre.

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.

Music 4 U is an inclusive provider of performing arts classes in Aberdeen.

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.

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.

The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse. Every day, we work to protect children, prevent abuse and make child abuse a thing of the past. We’ve remained committed to this mission for over 130 years.

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.

Berwickshire Housing Association owns, manages and builds 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. We are a not for profit charity so all our income goes towards providing services for the community, the upkeep of our customers’ homes and building new homes. Our vision BHA’s vision “To Realise the Power of Home” places our focus very much on the importance of home which goes beyond bricks and mortar. We believe everyone has the right to a high quality, safe and affordable home and a good quality of life. BHA has a role to play in enabling both of these outcomes for our customers. Our values Our values underpin everything that we do. They inform our decisions, how we show up and they way we treat each other. They shape our organisation and how our customers and communities experience us. Brilliant Basics Doing what we say we’ll do, communicating well, taking a person-centred approach in our dealings with both customers and colleagues, taking ownership and accountability. Embrace Change Actively supporting and embedding change, being flexible and adaptable, a commitment to continuous improvement and actively seeking best practice. Learn & Grow A willingness to participate and learn, support the learning and wellbeing of others, providing learning and development opportunities. Inspire Together Collaborate internally and externally, being approachable, helpful and kind, being non-judgemental, displaying emotional intelligence.

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.

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.

North Edinburgh Arts is the focus for creativity in Greater Pilton. Through partnership working and ongoing local and city consultation the award winning Centre, opened in 2002, acts as the cultural centre of the community, providing a safe, enjoyable and creative environment for people of all ages to relax and develop within.

Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) is part of Scotland's unique Children's Hearing System which exists to ensure the safety and wellbeing of infants, children and young people in Scotland. We recruit, train and support volunteer Panel Members for Scotland's Children's Panel. Children’s Hearing Scotland’s vision is of a Children’s Hearings System where everyone works together, making sure that all children and young people are cared for and protected, and their views are heard, respected and valued. Children’s Hearing Scotland’s mission is to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people in Scotland who may be at risk. We will do this by supporting the Children’s Panel, working with partners and using our influence to drive improvements across the Children’s Hearings System.

Aberlour works with children and young people who have experienced disadvantage or trauma, or who have disabilities. They pride themselves on their child-centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. They work with whole families as well as children on their own.

Providing opportunities for children and young people to meet together in their communities and engage in a range of fun and developmental activities. Empowering children and young people by involving them in decision making at all levels and giving responsibility appropriate to their age and aptitude. Enabling children and young people to engage with the needs of others to encourage them to participate in activities and projects in which they can make a difference.

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!

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.

The Pennypit Community Development Trust project has operated for over 25 years and offers a wide variety of services to a number of individuals and groups in Prestonpans and the surrounding areas. These have been developed over the years on a community needs basis and supported by local partnerships. ​The Pennypit promotes and provides sport, community nutrition, volunteering, youth work and community development. We have a small team of dedicated staff and equally dedicated session workers who run our youth clubs and healthy respect. Over the years our work and programmes have grown and allowed us to participate in various partnerships with schools, Police, Community Council, Brides Motorbike, Bridges Musselburgh and our Area Partnerships. We mainly target vulnerable groups and young people to create opportunities for them in the community. Our project aims to improve our community's health and well-being by delivering a programme of activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The provision of a Youth & Community Centre for the use of the inhabitants of the district of Scalloway and environs, irrespective of age without distinction of any specific group, which will provide space for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship by providing opportunities for volunteers to develop and facilities for the use of community groups. We run direct services for children, young people and the elderly and also do a number of community events including the Christmas Lights and flags that decorate the village.

We are the UK's leading children's charity. We've been looking out for children for over 130 years and we couldn't do without you. Find out more about our structure, the way we operate and how we fight for every childhood.

Your Love Rara is a Community Interest Company/not for profit organisation supporting young people and children's mental health and wellbeing.

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.

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.

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!

Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian provides advice for all which is free, confidential, independent and impartial.

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.

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.

To work with all those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis to achieve a better quality of life, to improve support and services and ultimately find a cure.

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

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.

We provide a high standard of care and offer appropriate levels of support for Carers in Perth and Kinross. Giving carers respite we enable those who have a degree of physical and/or mental frailty to remain as independent as possible, to improve their quality of life and to delay possible admission to residential nursing home care.

Fife Gingerbread seeks to support and empower lone parent, vulnerable and disadvantaged families in need to promote their wellbeing and opportunities. It offers holistic support through various projects, working at the right pace and timescale for the client to overcome barriers such as poverty, isolation, trauma and poor mental health.

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland. We seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand the 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.

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.

Faceyouth - the Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment is a grassroots inspired charitable organisation committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children through various programmes and initiatives: poverty alleviation, promotion and support of quality education and wellbeing, as well as promotion and provision of vocational and skills acquisition programmes for the empowerment of young people.

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.

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

Our main aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of the children and young people, aged 7 -12 years living within Haldane. To achieve this goal we are specifically looking towards ; · Providing opportunities for children to broaden their horizons and raise their aspiration. · Encouraging confidence and self-esteem.

SHIP and Splash is a charity offering youth clubs and holidays playschemes to children with additional support needs. We run three youth clubs per week, on a Monday,Tuesday and Thursday evening, and run for 7 weeks throughout the holidays. Each child is supported on a one-to-one basis by a volunteer who will undertake a range of training. The volunteers are supported by a number of experienced playleaders.

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 provide emotional and practical support to all people affected by crime and anti-social behaviour.

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

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.

Early Intervention is a neurodivergent safe space for neuro divergent children and their families. A non-judgmental environment where you can be your true authentic self.

Providing comprehensive support for families with additional support needs or disabilities, with a particular focus on children up to primary school age. We offer a range of services, including supported play, parent peer support, dedicated family support workers, emotional and mental health support for both families and members. Our aim is to ensure a smooth transition to school or nursery, empowering families and promoting their overall wellbeing.

Friends of Orchard Brae was set up by a group of parents/carers, family members and staff at Orchard Brae school. Our main aim is to raise money to fund all aspects of the school that are not covered by the local authority, such as the running and maintenance of the mini buses and the purchase of specialist equipment and services that will enhance the lives of pupils and their families. We have Scottish Registered Charity Status (charity number: SC049024)

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.

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.

We work to support children to thrive through play. We focus on play because we know how much this benefits children’s health, wellbeing and development. It is important for their lives in the here and now as well as for their future life chances. We: Provide enriching opportunities for children to play in support of their health, wellbeing and development Build family, community and professional capacity to support play Advocate for play and inform and influence decision-making

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.

Sunrise Partnership is a small local charity established in 2014. We provide free, therapeutic confidential support for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing loss and bereavement. We work in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Our website is at: www.sunrisepartnership.org

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church. Their mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness. That is why, here in the UK they put their faith into action by offering practical help for people without discrimination, sharing good news, seeking justice and reconciliation, caring for creation and nurturing disciples of Jesus. The services they offer are diverse and responsive to the realities of life in the communities they serve. The Salvation Army has provided Parent and Toddlers and Snack/Connect groups service to the local Cowdenbeath community for over 20 years.

Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun.

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.

Al Masaar is the Arabic word for a progressive path. Our aims are: • To become a central learning hub for educational classes and workshops for the Muslim and BME Communities • wider community promoting unity and awareness of social responsibility. • Develop communication skills amongst ethnic minority youth and adults to enable them to become confident members of the Scottish society they live in. • To provide a positive understanding and awareness of Islam to the wider community to build better relations. • Provide practical and social support to members of the local Muslim and BME community especially those facing isolation and vulnerability through outreach services. • Support groups for new and /or vulnerable mothers in a language they can access. • Engaging activities that help mother’s bond with their children is essential to the groups objectives. We explore areas such as mental and health wellbeing, social and skills development for both mothers and child(ren). • We network with organisations, previously linking up with the Parenting Partnership and Child smile. • We have teamed up with Falkirk Community Trust, Scottish Football Association (SFA) Equity Project and Falkirk Council Community Learning and Development to offer free football coaching sessions for children at primary school age. We have children from many different backgrounds and diverse cultures that come together to play, develop skills and socialise.

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.

DDWA is comitted to providing support, Advocacy and where available temporary accomodation to women, children and young people who are or have been victims of domestic abuse. We aim to support women to make their own decisions and work towards providing women's and childrens rights

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.

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

This is a community-lead event that provides a weekly safe, friendly and fun way for 4 - 14 year olds to exercise outdoors over a 2km distance. The organisation parkrun is global, with adult 5km routes in addition to the junior events throughout the world. There are volunteering opportunities at each event e.g. marshalling along the course - this involves cheering on the children and ensuring they follow the correct route, time- keeping, barcode scanning and volunteer co-ordinating. It is very socially inclusive and there is a job for all abilities. This means that junior parkrun is more than just about the children getting fitter. Also, as many of the adults run with their children, it has widespread public health improvement potential.

The mission is to provide Early Intervention to children with neurodevelopmental differences and their families. Our aim is to provide Early Positive Behaviour Services (E-PBS) which focus on enhancing communication, independent living skills, social interaction and play. This aim is driven by our values being child-centred, inclusive and responsive to a family’s needs. Nurture Steps recognises the significant and often overwhelming challenges many families face in accessing timely, appropriate and supportive interventions for children with neurodevelopmental challenges.

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.

Founded in Aberdeen at the end of 2016, Pet and Companion (PEACE) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), providing Pastoral Care along with Canine Therapy to people in need of support and companionship, particularly: the elderly; patients receiving end of life care; and students during stressful periods. Our aim is to help alleviate the loneliness and isolation experienced by many of those we visit, and thereby improve people’s mental health and general well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Grampian Women’s Aid is a charity based in Aberdeen providing information, support and safe accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic abuse across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

The Primrose Community Trust works within Crossgates village in Fife. The trust works within 5 pillars: Community Engagement, Health & Fitness, Youth & childrens development, Sports & Recreation, Education & Heritage. The Youth and Community pillar provides youth provision for the young people of Crossgates to have a place of belonging and establish good relationships with their peers. Having local amenities to get young people involved in activities on their doorstep. We also hope to harness enthusiasm and opportunities for young people to volunteer and participate at various levels throughout the programme. Our sessions are volunteer ran along with our Youth and Community worker. We can establish award routes for those volunteering with us.

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.

To support young people by providing information and advice.

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

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.

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.

The Hyperclub offer many activities/services for adults and children with disabilities/difficulties and their carers. They have an activity cafe, sensory rooms and various weekly activities within their Lochgelly centre.

Our vision is that every care-experienced and disadvantaged young person in Scotland gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person.

Urban Uprising was launched in the UK in 2017 with the aim to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of young people struggling to elevate themselves. Since then our programmes have reached hundreds of young people and seen their confidence, self-reliance and resilience grow alongside their climbing skills.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity raises funds to support young patients, their families and the NHS heroes who care for them at Scotland’s largest children’s hospital. Money raised through donations, fundraising and volunteering helps to fund our life-changing projects and support services including our hospital Play Programme, Family Support and Bereavement Services, Medical Equipment, Paediatric Research and support for NHS staff.

The NSPCC is inspired by a belief that we can make a difference for all children. Childline is a vital service available 365 days a year to support children and young people, whatever their worry or concern.

Reeltime as a whole offers affordable rehearsal and recording facilities for the youth and local people. Part of this is offering free music workshops over a total of 36 week periods (12 weeks in 3 local SIP areas Viewpark, Orbiston & North Motherwell

Quarriers is a Scottish charity providing practical support and care for children, adults and families. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity and choice, to bring about positive change in people's lives. Quarriers operates 127 Projects throughout Scotland and South-West England. They vary greatly, due to the wide variety of needs that we address but include group homes and supported living services for people with physical and learning disabilities, support services and Scotland's only residential assessment service for people with complex forms of epilepsy; a residential and day school and community based projects for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; hostels and support services for young homeless people; family centres; respite and long term care for children with a range of disabilities and other difficulties and support services for carers.

We are one of the biggest Christian Youth Organisations in the UK & Republic of Ireland. We have faith in young people and provide opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith. There’s something for every young person whether it’s camping or kayaking, first aid or five a side, music or crafts. Members develop skills, build confidence, make friends, take responsibility and are encouraged to make a real difference in their communities – sharing the values that make us who we are. Our work with children and young people is made possible thanks to our volunteer leaders who give of their time so generously.

Rowlands – Selkirk Dry Bar Association is a youth café for the young people of Selkirk. Any young person from first year at high school until they are eighteen can become a member. Rowland’s is a young person drop in where young people can hang out in the café bar area, play pool, use the games consoles or access our computer suit in a safe environment supported by a team of adult volunteers. The main aim of Rowland’s is to give young people a safe place to go, hang out with their friends in a safe environment , keeping young people off the streets and a diversion from risk taking activities.

Barnados care for vulnerable children and young people they provide many services including family support, befriending, mentoring and group work sessions. The Intandem service is specifically a mentoring service for vulnerable children aged 8 -14 years.

Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a stronger society. Our charitable purposes is to: *offer information and support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. *campaign to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents. *give every parent the chance to make informed choices. *make sure that everyone has access to our services and activities. Locally, in Aberdeen City and the 'shire we provide support for parents and parents-to-be by being the local face of NCT. We run weekly groups, fundraising events and social events as well as a variety of training courses.

The service is registered with the Care Commission and is open to children who attend Our Lady of Loretto, Clydemuir and St Stephen’s primary schools. It is run on a first come first served basis and places are limited.

•Action for Children supports and speaks out for the country’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young people for as long as it takes to transform their lives. We do this not only in our day to day caring work, but also in campaigning for child welfare reform and we are a strong voice in Government for children and young people. •In Scotland we work directly with over 5,000 children, young people, parents and carers and run 75 services across the country. We provide a wide range of children’s services including: •Family Centres •Respite Centres for children with disabilities •Emergency Accommodation for young homeless people •Criminal Justice Projects •Innovative Fostering projects •Roots of Empathy– In every area of Scotland. •A variety of services that meet the specific needs of the local community we are in. You can visit our project website:- www.my.actionforchildren.org.uk to read all about our work in each service.

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 Central Borders Branch is managed by Stefanie Poletyllo, who supports 1:1 links for all ages across the whole of Central Borders. Stefanie also runs fortnightly children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups in Galashiels and (for three 6-week terms a year) befriending groups for adults.

Sistema Scotland is a charity set out to transform lives with music. Big Noise is an orchestra programme that aims to use music making to foster confidence, teamwork, pride and aspiration in the children taking part – and across their wider community. It is based on the methods of Venezuela’s “El Sistema” movement and is run by the charity Sistema Scotland. Big Noise Torry works with children to help them transform their lives through music. We run after-school and holiday clubs for children in Torry. The magic happens at our Big Noise centres.

ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic charity run by its members. We campaign for a better life for children and adults who have learning disabilities. We support people who have learning disabilities and their families to live, work and take part in their communities. We provide a growing range of person centred services designed to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the people using these services. We make sure that children and adults with learning disabilities and their carers are at the heart of everything that we do.

VSA has over 150 years’ experience of delivering social care in Aberdeen, to vulnerable people, adults and older people with learning difficulties and mental health needs. We have grown to be a major employer with an accredited Skills Qualification Centre. VSA has a strong corporate and community volunteering tradition. Today, VSA is of a medium sized company providing education, housing support and social care to young people and adults with complex needs.

Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly Clic Sargent) is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement. Today, 10 children and young people in the UK will hear the shocking news that they have cancer.

DebRA was founded in 1978 by a group of parents whose children were affected by EB. At this time only some 200 people with EB were known to health professionals in the UK. The original aims of the charity were to stimulate knowledge of and interest in

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. Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from many walks of life and different backgrounds. Our mission is to enable people to offer their money, goods, skills, time, or prayer, and through this involvement, provide the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities. We welcome all into the Mary’s Meals family and we believe everyone has something important to contribute to the realisation of our vision.

We want all children and young people with learning difficulties to lead a fulfilling life. We support them and their families to achieve this. Our multi-disciplinary team have the experience to inform and provide evidence-based procedures and tools to help families and professionals. Our goal is to empower children and young people and their families with the skills and confidence to have a real say in decisions about their lives.

Midlothian Sure Start is a support service for children and families and is proud to have served the communities of Midlothian for many years. There are 6 family learning centres across Midlothian that provide a range of services that offer a community based family support service that creates a place that engages each child. We offer further services including therapies, dads, perinatal and family support which can be 1-1 or group support. We strive to work in partnership with other local organisations in order to build on community capacity.

Forces Children Scotland directly/indirectly supports over 12,500 children & young people from armed forces and veteran families across Scotland. We co-produce projects and services directly with children and young people which help to better understand and overcome unique challenges faced when it comes to mental health and wellbeing, education and learning, important transitions, and much more. We co-produce campaigns that amplify lived experience to help civilian audiences, like teachers and decision-makers, to better understand the lives they lead and to adopt a children’s rights approach to meet their unique support needs. We bring children and young people together to deliver life-changing experiences to develop new skills, build confidence and forge new friendships through a sense of belonging, shared experience, and collective purpose. We provide financial support when it matters most to armed forces and veteran families facing financial crisis as well as to young carers and students.

Established to provide public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, appreciation, understanding of and access to the Arts, in particular to provide high quality access for children, young people and the wider community to create, participate in and perform music, not limited to any particular genre or style.

We support the community of North East Fife by running two hubs LGBTQ hub offering a safe space for the LGBTQ community working together with Trangender Fife to offer safe space for meetings, quiizzes and guest speakers such as the Community Police Working with our two local Highschool clusters to offer support for senior students facing LGBTQ Issues Community Cafe We offer a safe space for single parents and their children, elderly socially isolated, Migrants/refugees and Ukranians, people suffering mental health from local hospital and clients from nearby homeless centre are all welcome Working along with our partners cosy kingdom to support our client with increasing energy poverty as well as seescape to support our visually impaired clients.

To relieve the suffering and distress of adults and children in Edinburgh and the Lothian area who are infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS and Hepatitis C and their families, friends and carers.

MS Therapy Centre (Tayside) is a self-help, self-funding group of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis who are dedicated to improving life with MS. The Centre was established in Peddie Street, Dundee in 1982. People affected by MS and many with other conditions attend the Centre for Oxygen Therapy and other complimentary therapies inclusive of Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropody and Aromatherapy. We take a great in the fact that members are offered local access to a wide choice of support, allowing them the opportunity to manage their personal symptoms.

St Andrew’s Children’s Society is a voluntary adoption and foster care agency with bases in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. We provide adoption services in the East of Scotland from the English border to the Moray Firth

Aberlour Options Aberdeen provide short breaks and care at home for children and young people with a disability. Our services allow families to feel supported and take a break from their caring roles.

CHAS is the only charity in Scotland that provides vital hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. We offer care for the whole family in our two children's hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch. We also run a homecare service called CHAS at Home helping families in their own homes across Scotland when they need it most. We are currently supporting over 300 families, as well as significant number of families who receive bereavement support. Our services are funded mainly through the generousity of our many supporters who help us to raise over £9million needed each year to provide these hospice services.

The trust has been set up to provide additional services ,facilities,equipment and support to the Seaview Centre . It has a primary fund raising purpose to enhance existing service to severely disabled children and their families . The trust will work in partnership with the local community to bring greater knowledge and respect for the work of the Centre and to encourage the engagement of local children and young people .