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.

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

We run self-advocacy groups for adults with learning disabilities and / or autistic spectrum disorder with the aim of improving their confidence and communication skills, developing the awareness of their rights and responsibilites, enabling them to take more control over their own lives and to comment more effectively on services provided.

To generate income from retail environment to help in the research of cancer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. When the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

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.

The Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) has a national remit to research the best ways to provide health care, and to build capacity in health services research. The Unit is supported by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates, the University of Aberdeen and competitive grant income.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The advancement of health

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

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

The four main service delivery areas are now: Halls and Music Development; Fine and Applied Art; Museum Services; and Learning and Engagement. Cultural Services provide the operation, management,development and promotion of arts, heritage, cultural and science services throughout the city through access to high quality educational resources, promoting inclusion in delivering outreach activities.

Our vision is for a society in which people who are blind and partially sighted enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else. Our purpose is to deliver the guide dog service and other mobility services; to break down legal and physical barriers; and to enable people who are blind and partially sighted to get around on their own. Our values mean that we will always seek to be trustworthy and transparent; that we will always be innovative and responsive; and that we will collaborate with others wherever that is to the benefit of people who are blind and partially sighted.

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

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is a "not-for-profit" Industrial and Provident Society registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator. It is a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) with a current stock of approximately 1740 houses located throughout Berwickshire and Berwick-upon-Tweed. BHA’s registered office is located in Duns, it delivers housing services from here along with its two other local offices in Eyemouth and Coldstream giving its customers easy access to a full range of services. Founded in people and property, BHA seeks to become the first choice in the provision and management of affordable housing and related services. It is committed to producing a beneficial impact on people's lives in everything it does. Berwickshire Housing Association is also committed to Quality and has achieved a number of Quality Management accreditations including Investors in People, Quality Guild, Scottish Housing Regulator Inspection self assessment.

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.

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 collborate with scientists, patients and clinicians to move biomedical research forward, including funding PhD studentships and co-leading DecodeME, the world's largest M.E. DNA study.

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.

Canine Partners was founded in 1990, thanks to Anne Conway, an assistance dogs enthusiast and dog welfare campaigner, and Liz Ormerod, a well-known vet and animal-assisted therapy expert. Canine Partners was based on the model of The SOHO Foundation of Holland, an established assistance dogs programme. Our assistance dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex physical disabilities. We currently help adults aged 18 and over (both civilians and former service personnel) who have a physical disability or condition that affects their daily life and limits their independence. Some of the disabilities and conditions we work with are: - Multiple sclerosis - Cerebral palsy - Spinal injuries and head injuries - Stroke - Osteoarthritis and scoliosis - Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Friedrich’s ataxia - Fibromyalgia - Muscular dystrophy - Spina bifida - Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bones) We are working in partnership with Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and other services organisations to provide assistance dogs for veterans and those wounded in service.

Encompass have been supporting people in the Scottish Borders using a direct payment since 1999. We are a user-led organisation, a Scottish Registered Charity and a company limited by guarantee. We provide a support service to enable people to make their own care arrangements and who are in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage, so that they have more choice, flexibility and control of their own care. We have a dedicated team of people providing a full package of administration, support and payroll services for recruiting and employing personal care assistants and organising a care package.

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!

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.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre supports deaf, blind, hard of hearing and partially sighted people across the area to live confident, independent lives. The Centre has a community Cafe and groups and activities for all ages. This includes everything from Art, to Cooking, History and Reading to Self-Defence. Centre partners, RNIB, RNID, Falkirk and Stirling Councils, Sight Scotland Veterans and Blind Veterans UK mean there is always someone who can help no matter what the challenge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bon Accord Care is at the forefront of the continuing development of services to enable independence and reduce hospital admissions, as well as promote active ageing and well-being. Working together with our key partners, we are aligned with the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver services. Bon Accord Care work together with service users, partners, employees and volunteers to support our communities and create meaningful relationships with those around us. We deliver a range of services that are aimed at prevention, maximising independence, and enhancing wellbeing. Our focus from the outset is to get to know individual preferences, wants, history and lifestyle to ensure that each person receives a service that is unique to them. Our range of services cover: care at home, housing support, residential care homes, rehabilitation, re-ablement, occupational therapy, SVQs through learning and development, community equipment, telecare, day care, responder, respite and community meals.

To fund research for children and young people suffering mental illness and to campaign for the same and against stigma.

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.

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.

Loreburn’s Vision is “Creating great places to live” and our Mission is "Working Together". Loreburn is regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The Regulator governs all Registered Social Landlords and local authority housing providers in Scotland. The primary activity of Loreburn is housing and property management. Loreburn currently manages over 2,500 homes throughout Dumfries & Galloway. Loreburn provides Supported Accommodation throughout Dumfries & Galloway for people who are vulnerable or require additional care and attention. Our dedicated team, Loreburn Housing Support Service (LHSS), has been providing excellent support for over 25 years, enhancing the health and well being of our customers. Our Supported Accommodation falls under three main categories; Older People’s Services Young People’s Services Supported Living Tenancies Older Person’s Services are housed within our Sheltered Developments in Annan, Dumfries, Wigtown, Castle Douglas and Stranraer. They provide accommodation for people aged 60 and over and allow for customers to remain independent with professional help at hand if required. Young People’s Services are located in two main sites, one in Dumfries and one in Stranraer. They provide accommodation for young people aged between 16 and 25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Our LHSS Advisors offer guidance and support in developing confidence and enhancing valuable life skills. Supported Living Tenancies are available in a number of properties across Dumfries & Galloway and are specifically for accommodating individuals with complex needs. They are designed to provide up to 24 hour care and support and generally have a staff base on site, housing a range of support providers. Our Vision is to create great places to live in Dumfries & Galloway. In order to achieve our Vision and Mission, we listened to our colleagues, customers and stakeholders and created the following set of corporate aims which are linked to our Vision. Great Homes Great People Great Services Great Results

To reduce harms and risks in relation to health, criminal justice, substance misuse/recovery.

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.

Crossroads Fife provides a high quality service in the community to enable Carers to take time off when needed. To deliver this service we employ experienced, skilled and trained support workers. Crossroads Fife is an independently run charity which offers a service to Carers who are caring for someone of any age with any disability or illness. The objective of the service is to relieve stress on those persons or family members caring for people with a physical, mental or sensory impairment. Dependent on their individual need we provide the care in the service user's home or take the service user out as a required, throughout Fife on a day and at a time which suits them. This service enables Carers to take a break from their caring duties, to access appointments, attend social, leisure or educational activities and in some cases employment. It enables the Carer to meet their own health needs by attending medical appointments. It improves health and wellbeing and quality of life by reducing levels of stress and anxiety, knowing the cared for person is safe, being supported by a trained support worker. It may also assist the cared for person to live at home as long as possible avoiding early admission to long term care. It maintains social inclusion and independence.

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.

Juno aims to provide peer support for Mums and Mums to be suffering from perinatal mental health difficulties

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.

C-Change supports people that have learning disabilities and other additional support needs to have real positive change in their lives regardless of their age or circumstances. 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. Dates-n-mates actively supports meaningful relationships for adults with learning disabilities in a fun and safe environment.

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.

TAMS connect local home growers with the community We help allotment holders sell excess produce and help locals have access to community grown food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Elder Voice is a charity, based in Blairgowrie, committed to addressing loneliness, isolation and malnutrition in older people living in and around Perth & Kinross. We offer a number of services for the elderly, including Community Transport Services, Shopping Services, Befriending and Telephone Befriending, and our taxi voucher scheme.

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.

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.

Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.

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.

Healthy n Happy is a community development trust and our key purpose is to provide community members in Cambuslang and Rutherglen with the opportunity to take an active part in improving their lives and in ensuring their own, their family, and their community’s current and future health and wellbeing.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Service offers family mediation, counselling and therapies, child contact and other family support services to families, children, young people, parents, couples and individuals. All our work centres around supporting them to overcome relationship difficulties, separation and conflict. Volunteers work in our Perth Child Contact Centre on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Child Contact Centres are child-friendly, safe, neutral, staffed places where children can come to spend time with their parent, siblings or any other family member, following a relationship breakdown or separation, where otherwise they wouldn’t get to see them. Parents do not meet, children get to develop relationships through play, away from conflict.

MISS is a support group for women and partners who have suffered a miscarriage.

We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From 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; we connect people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. Our team of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers work with communities across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland and, through our Community Network, we support local community groups across the UK.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voluntary Action Shetland seeks to respond to and support voluntary services in Shetland by meeting present and emerging needs, developing and promoting new ways of responding and encouraging people in Shetland to offer voluntary services to their community.

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.

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

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.

Every day, The Conservation Volunteers (or TCV as we’re known) works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone. We do this by connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both. We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion, combat loneliness or enhance employment prospects, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real-life challenges they face. For over sixty years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all. Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

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

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

NHS Tayside Healthy Working Lives Team encourages and supports workplaces in thinking how Health & wellbeing can be promoted within their workplace. There is evidence that encouraging people to be active and getting out doors is great for improving mental health & wellbeing. The Health Working Lives Team are keen to do everything we can to support the health & wellbeing of people throughout Tayside and as such are keen that as many workplaces as possible provide opportunities for staff to incorporate walking into their daily lives.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

To provide incredible hospice and neurological care.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

to create a demntia freindly town

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.

We’re the 10 million people living with arthritis. We're pushing back against its impact and together we can defy it.

We exist to meet the needs and overcome the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.

We provide respite for families who have a child or young person with cancer or other life altering illness; we also provide bereavement breaks for families who have lost a child or young person through cancer or life altering illness.

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.

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.

To provide a range of high quality, patient-centric, primary health care services delivered by committed and well trained staff. An integrated tem to provide a high level of effective and appropriate care in partnership with our community.

To relieve the needs of people affected by panic attacks and related conditions and in furtherance of this by; i) Provision of a telephone support line ii) Provision of any other supportive measures iii) Working in partnership with other bodies to achieve the purposes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

To provide free, confidential and impartial advice and support to everyone in the community Identify issues that cause people hardship and campaign for change Work towards a more equal society where people are empowered and their rights are respected

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/

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

The Orkney British Red Cross provides support at home, transport and mobility aids to help people when they face a crisis in their daily lives. If you need help with transport to and from medical appointments, help with shopping or other everyday tasks or would like to hire a wheelchair please get in touch. We also have guesthouses in Kirkwall and Aberdeen for folk who are visiting relatives or in transit between hospital appointments. Kirkwall Guesthouse Reservations: 01856 875372; Aberdeen Guesthouse Reservations: 01224 592226

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.

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.

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.

To promote and support the work of Diabetes UK. To improve the lives of people with diabetes in Orkney. To put the interest of people with diabetes first. To offer support to people in Orkney who have diabetes. To help people to help themselves. To provide education by group meetings and written information to people who have diabetes. To help maintain contact with health care professionals. To keep abreast and share new developments in diabetes. To promote research into the prevention and treatment of diabetes. To inform the public on preventative measures. To raise funds for use locally and nationally.

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.

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.

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.

CLEAR (Community-Led Environmental Action for Regeneration) was established by residents in 2007, becoming a SCIO in 2012. It addresses the poverty of people and place through two main aims, improving the local environment; and building civic pride and community engagement in the disadvantaged, neglected towns of Buckhaven and Methil (population 15,000), part of the Levenmouth conurbation on mid-Fife coast, an ex-mining community suffering high levels of deprivation. CLEAR runs a significant environmental improvement programme to uplift the public space in Buckhaven and Methil. This includes major community planting, growing and enhancement programme, including community orchard clusters, woodlands, and developing two large and several smaller community gardens. Other major activities include floral enhancement. Important site-based projects have regenerated prominent greenspaces including Starkies Wood, Methilhaven Rd, Tollpark, Viewforth, College St, Kirkland Drive and Foreshore. Involving local volunteers and groups in this community effort is central to the People and Place approach CLEAR runs two volunteer sessions, 3 days per week year-round engaging individuals, local schools, nurseries, college, other groups, including many facing challenges who gain through getting involved in practical healthy, sociable, outdoor activity while taking pride in making a visible positive impact. Up to 50 are regularly involved, and many more occasionally. Community placemaking efforts feature distinctive community art and heritage. Regular cleanups are organised plus recycling - pallet & paint, bike repair and cycling workshop (men’s shed), healthy living initiative plus Community Fridge (addressing food insecurity). Volunteers learn new skills and benefit from meals provided.

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.

Our project aims to encourage community cohesion, reduce social isolation and malnutrition in older people. We connect volunteers who love cooking (Cooks) with an older neighbour (Diner), who would appreciate some company and a home cooked meal.

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.

-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.

The supplier of sport and leisure management services and facility operations. We work with a number of partners to deliver benefits to our clients, to invest in our community and the customers we serve. Working together with our customers, staff and partners we aim to give the people of Perth and Kinross the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a physically active lifestyle.

The British Red Cross was established to work for the "prevention and alleviation of human suffering in the British islands and throughout the world". It works to this end through two charitable purposes: to support people in crisis in the UK and to support people in crisis globally.

At Sue Ryder, we’re passionate about giving people the quality of care they deserve. For us to achieve this, we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve, an ambitious mission, and operate with three corporate values. Our vision We see a future where our palliative and neurological care reaches more communities; where we can help more people begin to cope with bereavement; and where everyone can access the quality of care they deserve. Our mission Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. Our values Supportive. We're here for people when it matters, and that includes each other. We encourage, inspire and help one another, and celebrate success. Connected. When we work together, we can achieve so much more for the people we support. We respect that everyone at Sue Ryder plays a vital part in delivering quality care. Impactful. We find new and inspiring ways to positively impact the people we support – from small gestures to big breakthroughs. This proactive attitude drives us forward to achieve our ambitions and transform lives.

In Scotland it is estimated, currently, that there are 90,000 people who have dementia-With almost 50 new cases being diagnosed daily across the country. Alzheimer Scotland is the country’s leading specialist Dementia Charity and works to improve the lives of everyone who is affected by the illness.

Sport Aberdeen is a charitable trust committed to providing a rewarding sporting experience for every age and ability. As a non-profit organisation revenue is used to continue improving our facilities and services for our customers. Sport Aberdeen support the delivery of the following local sports objectives from the sport and physical activity strategy 'Fit for the Future': •Increase participation in sport to provide support for athletes and reward excellence •Ensure high-quality, well-managed sport facilities in Aberdeen •Recognise the contribution of sport, culture and arts in promoting the area as a tourist destination •Recognise the role of sport and the arts in tackling anti-social behaviour We also work towards integrating any local, regional and national objectives that are relevant to the provision of sport within the city.

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.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and health for people living with asthma and allergy. This organization aims to increase public awareness of the severity of asthma and other allergies by providing practical health information, community based services and support to people.

CFINE improves health and well-being and the environment, tackles poverty and builds resilience through a range of support and services for and with disadvantaged, vulnerable, low-income individuals, families and communities in NE Scotland.

ADA provides a range of drug and alcohol services . The overall aim of ADA is to reduce the harm associated with drug and alcohol use to the individual, the family and the community and to support community based recovery. Interventions range from advice and information regarding 'safer' drug/alcohol use through to intensive work . A range of services is also available to family members from information and advice through to intensive one to one counselling.

•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.

Provides support and information for people with mental health and/or substance misuse issues and their carers through a Drop-In Centre, Outreach and Housing Support Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative (Benefits Advice, clinics, outreach, home visits, shopping trips, emergency food parcels, cooking classes) and a Self Directed Support Project and working within the local community to raise awareness and tackle stigma.

Link Up is a community project in Whitfield that supports people in the local community to set up projects and activities. Link Up looks at using the strengths and skills of local people to set up and get involved in activities they want to do.

ANGUSalive is the culture, sport and leisure trust for the county of Angus and has been operating since December 2015. The charity is ambitious and aims to provide the best services for its customers. ANGUSalive offers residents and visitors to Angus a wealth of services which are ‘changing lives by inspiring healthy, active and creative lifestyle choices’ through the use of its sports centres, country parks, theatres and venues, museums, galleries, archives and libraries.

Contribute to the development & improvement of health, wellbeing & social care in a sustainable way throughout Highlands, through partnerships with individuals, communities and private/statuary voluntary sectors, tackling isolation and social exclusion, facilitating independent living.

The Tillydrone Community Campus was officially opened in August 2019. The campus brings together a range of services to support the community including existing community organisations such as The Lighthouse, M26, and a range of community, voluntary and council services. As well as providing vital services to those most in need, the campus also includes a library, crèche, cafe, and rooms for classes and activities.

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.

At Royal Voluntary Service, we’re here to help you find the voluntary role that’s right for you. We are a national charity built on local volunteering giving support to the people that need it in our hospitals and communities. Whether you have a specific voluntary role in mind, you want to create your own activity or group or you’ve never even considered volunteering before, we can help.

To raise money for cancer research and to raise awareness of the disease

The organisation's purposes are to provide care and support for clients diagnosed with dementia and their carers. To provide Day Club facilities, a Befriending Service and any other appropriate services for people with a diagnosis of dementia. To advance education by training volunteers in understanding the issues related to dementia. To provide information and support for carers.

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.

Leukaemia CARE is a national charity committed to providing care and support to everybody who's live has been affected by blood cancers - simply supporting a quality of life for all. To offer emotional and financial support to patients, carers and family members who have been affected by Leukaemia, Lymphoma and allied blood disorders.

We're here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help people get the most from the time they have left. The right care means everything to families living with a terminal illness. With your support, we can be there for more families when we're needed most.

To assist people with disabilities throughout the world, regardless of their colour or creed, by providing the conditions necessary for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Cornerstone provides high quality services across Scotland to people who have a disability and other support needs. Our range of services provide care and support to children, young people and adults and are designed to meet and respond to the needs of individuals. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing individuals families and communities with a better future and our person centred approach ensures we keep the people we support at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease and our vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from cardiovascular disease.

Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. For over 7 million people in the UK living with persistent pain is a part of everyday life. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively. We provide a quarterly magazine, Pain Matters, and that people can email subs@painconcern.org.uk, for a free trial subscription for a year.

At Macmillan, we know cancer can affect everything. But right now, we can’t reach everyone who needs us. Almost half of us will get cancer, and we need your help to make sure that people get the support they need. Whether it’s minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give by volunteering with Macmillan really does matter.

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.

To provide a personal footcare service to older and disabled people who cannot manage their own footcare.

Ninewells is a general hospital with an A & E department

SSAFA is a national charity helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and families of both. -Our vision: 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 way. -Our mission: We exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.

The support group meets from 11am-1pm in the Garden Room of the King Street Halls on the first Thursday of every month, except June, July, and December (Christmas dinner). We have a speaker every month, sometimes appropriate to our eye problems, sometimes for entertainment. We always have a cup of tea and a chat as well. Our meetings are designed to make friends and foster support for each other.

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.

Bosies Breast Cancer Charity raise monies specifically for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Breast Cancer ward 42 and for Prof Hayes Breast Cancer Research Department to enable advancement of treatment for breast cancer. We raise monies through sale of goods donated by members of public at our two charity shops. Through this we help: a) to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of the patients of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Breast Cancer Unit by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities and b) to advance education by undertaking research on the causes, mechanisms of progression, effects and treatment of breast cancer at Professor Hayes Research Department in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Breast Cancer Unit, and disseminating the results thereof

Drink Link is a rapidly evolving organisation with the objective to help those affected by someone else’s drinking. Our aim is to promote supportive information to people affected by someone else’s drinking. Our objective is to: •Relieve the needs of people negatively affected by alcohol abuse; •Advance education in the field of alcohol misuse; and •Advance health by promoting the provision of supportive Services of all kinds for people negatively affected by alcohol misuse

Our mission is to deliver urgent medical samples, equipment and supplies free of charge between hospitals, healthcare sites and laboratories in the North East of Scotland when Healthcare Providers’ own transport services do not operate. NERVS is affiliated to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB). NABB states that they “consist of independent Blood Bike Group Charities who work with their local hospitals, Air Ambulance services, and other NHS sites transporting medication, medical equipment, X-rays, scans, samples and human donor milk”.

Get Walking Lanarkshire is a partnership project between North and South Lanarkshire Councils, NHS Lanarkshire and Paths for All. The project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Lanarkshire by getting more people walking more often.

We are a charity that exists to provide care and support to people affected by life limiting illnesses and as a result of tremendous local support from both the business and private sector we continue to strive towards our goal to establish a local hospice in South Lanarkshire and are about to move into our new build premises based at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride, providing a range of services to patients along with support for their families.