ACVO NEWS
NEWS FROM ABERDEEN'S THIRD SECTOR
MAY 6 | 2021
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CONTENTS
14 TSI Scotland Network #TimeforChange campaign
20 Interview with Deejay Bullock of Four Pillars and Grampian Pride
24 Sup to Summit Fundraising Challenge with Rachel Thompson
4 ACVO Updates 8 News from you and other networks 28 Volunteering The latest from Mike Melvin and Volunteer Aberdeen 32 Funding Opportunities, updates and news from and for the third sector 36 Health and social care updates Updates from ACVO and our health and social care partner organisations 38 Vacancies Latest opportunities from the third sector in Aberdeen and beyond
16 Grampian Autistic Society Sensory Bus Launch
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#NeverMoreNeeded film launch Members of the ACVO team were delighted to attend the recent #NeverMoreNeeded Event and Film launch organised by SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations).
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he #NeverMoreNeeded campaign highlights how essential the voluntary/third sector sector is now and in the future. To promote the campaign, SCVO has commissioned a new short film to show the impact the sector has on the lives of people living in Scotland. At the event and film launch there were contributions from Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive of SCVO; Kezia Dugdale, Director of the
John Smith Centre; Michelle Carruthers Chief Executive of Food Train and Nigel Henderson, Chief Executive of Penumbra. The event and film launch once again showed just how crucial volunteers and the voluntary/third sector continue to be, providing incredible help and support in all our communities. Watch the film below and follow SCVO on Twitter to keep up to date with the campaign.
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ACVO is pleased to support
'Everyone Aboard'
a campaign to ensure equal and fair bus travel for those living in Scotland from the
Poverty Alliance ACVO stand alongside other partners from the third sector to voice our support for ‘Everyone Aboard’ – a campaign from the Poverty Alliance that looks to ensure fair access to public transport for those living in Scotland. About the campaign, The Poverty Alliance said “In May 2021, Scotland will be electing a new Scottish Parliament, and a new Scottish Government. This means we have a chance to build
visiting a loved one in hospital; between buying food or buying a bus ticket to a job interview. And it can mean being locked away from those human connections that have become even more important to us all. "Public transport is key to easing the financial pressures on low-income households, unlocking opportunities, and in bringing us all back together.
the just Scotland we all want to live in. “Those whose finances have suffered most during the pandemic – people on low incomes and young people under 25 – risk being left behind. “When you’re living in poverty, unaffordable transport can mean your opportunities are restricted. It can mean making heart-breaking choices between paying an essential bill or
“On the road to recovery, we can make sure everyone has a seat, by providing free bus travel to everyone receiving Universal Credit (and other low-income benefits) and to all young people under 25.” Find out more about the campaign, and how you can lend your support, at povertyalliance.org
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 May 10th - 16th Keep a close eye on our social media feeds next week for some very special guest blogs, films and articles for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021! As the theme this year is nature, we have partnered with organisations and individuals from the city to look at ways people engage with the outdoors to help support mental health and wellbeing. On each day of the week we will feature a different contribution looking at the likes of volunteering, wild swimming, city green spaces, community gardening and reflective pieces on the benefits of getting out in, and connecting with, nature. Many thanks to all those who have contributed, including Aberdeen Climate Action, Hope for the Future, Eiméar Cooney Coaching, Hope Counselling, Sport Aberdeen, Alcohol and Drugs Action, Cultivate Aberdeen and Wet Bandits. Make sure you are following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to read, watch and share from Monday May 10th!
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WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR BOARD!
Join the ACVO Board to support and represent the third sector in Aberdeen
ACVO is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Aberdeen City. ACVO provides support, learning and development opportunities for people and organisations through their programmes of work - whether you want to know more about volunteering; setting up and running a third sector organisation; or using social enterprise as a model to deliver social good, the interface is your local starting point.
We have over 20 years experience working in Aberdeen as the central hub of knowledge relating to the local third sector.
ACVO is looking for energetic, passionate people to: be part of supporting, involving and representing the work of the third sector in Aberdeen champion the important work the sector does contribute to the strategic direction of ACVO
If you believe in the value of Aberdeen’s third sector and if you would like to be part of ACVO’s vision for the sector, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table. Board members are expected to attend 6 meetings a year and may be asked to represent ACVO and the sector at some strategic meetings. Our Board meetings are held alternately at lunchtimes and evenings in Aberdeen. If you are interested please follow this link to complete a skills analysis and application form.
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News from you and other networks
Aberdeen FC Community Trust:
One of Our Own Corra Foundation
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berdeen Community Trust launched their powerful film, ‘One of our own’, last week which highlights the importance of their work and the positive impact they have on the young people of the city.
In association with Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), the team delivered regular food parcels to 15,800 people, including 9,000 vulnerable children, covering from Peterhead to Torry.
programme, which uses active play as part of the curriculum. Now, to further highlight the impact of their work, the trust has produced ‘One of Our Own’. Based on a true story it demonstrates how AFCCT works in the
The organisation is the partner charity to Aberdeen Football Club, and was
A dedicated call centre made more than 15,000 calls to fans as part of a
community to provide support and opportunity.
established in March 2014 with the vision “to provide support and opportunity to change lives for the better”. During the Covid-19 Pandemic they supported tens of thousands of people throughout the region with the #StillStandingFree campaign which launched in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus crisis and provided help to fans and communities where it was most needed. The campaign rallied the
mass outreach programme, focusing on the elderly and vulnerable before widening out the chats to fans of all ages. The Trust now works in 23 schools across the North-east, working to reduce the poverty attainment gap through innovative approaches to education using the power of football. The engagement with schools has also enabled creative approaches to tackling
Liz Bowie, Chief Executive of AFCCT said: “I hope its powerful message will encourage people to learn more about the work of AFCCT and inspire them to get involved.” Watch the incredible film below and find out more about AFFCT at afccommunitytrust.org
Club and the Trust together, as a powerful force for good in the region.
adolescent mental health through the development of the Mindset
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What is important to you? Community Planning Aberdeen online simulator results published
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he Community Planning Aberdeen online simulator which asked citizens to express what is
focussed on what our communities need. The PNA Executive Summary highlights the key findings by Economy,
important and of value to them and for their community closed on 31 March 2021 with a fantastic 2642 responses received. In light of the responses, the Community Planning Team have released a summary report which highlights what the citizens of Aberdeen have said are important to them.
People and Place. As well as the data, hearing from people within Localities as to what is important to them has been a key part of the refresh process. To ensure our communities are heard, thematic sessions have been held with Locality Empowerment Groups, and Community Planning Aberdeen launched an online
Community Planning Aberdeen (CPA) is the strategic partnership for public services in the City, working to deliver the Aberdeen City Local Outcome
simulator to enable citizens to express what is important and of value to them and for their community. The outcomes from both are being
Improvement Plan. The LOIP was first published in August 2016 and is refreshed every two years to ensure it reflects current circumstances and that the Partnership remains focussed on the priority issues for the City to achieve the vision of Aberdeen as ‘a place where all people can prosper’. The Partnership is currently
used by the Partnership to inform the development of the refreshed LOIP and Locality Plans to be considered by the CPA Board on 7 July 2021. Once the LOIP refresh and Locality plans are approved opportunities for citizens to participate in the Partnership’s improvement activity both city wide and at a locality level will be promoted.
undertaking the refresh of the LOIP and has agreed development stages for the
The simulator asked citizens to prioritise improvement activity which
refresh process with the proposed LOIP to be considered by the Board in July
they thought would make greatest difference for people and communities
2021. The
the
across the City to help CPA understand what was important to them.
development of the revised Aberdeen City Population Needs Assessment (PNA) for 2021 which provides an updated evidence base for the LOIP. It provides an important sense check to ensure that our priorities for improvement are
The summary report shows the main findings and key themes raised, with the full analysis available in the full detailed results report, and the full data set also accessible at the simulator results dashboard.
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ACVO News 10 May 6 2021
Greyhope Bay and Cultivate StreetVet L Aberdeen announced as in Aberdee recipients of supPORT-all community action fund Greyhope Bay and Cultivate Aberdeen will receive funding, marketing support and donations of volunteer time and resources.
Greyhope Bay and Cultivate Aberdeen will receive a £10,000 and £5,000 funding package respectively, with added benefits of a digital marketing package delivered with award-winning local film company Signal, and donations of volunteer time and resources. Stephanie Flynn, Community Relations Manager at Aberdeen Harbour Board, said: “We are really looking forward to supporting Greyhope Bay and Cultivate Aberdeen this year. The two organisations have very credible and achievable plans to bring benefit to the communities local to the Harbour. “As a Trust Port at the heart of Aberdeen, we have a vested, proactive interest in our local communities, and through supPORTall, we will help to ensure that children and adults can flourish and prosper.” Greyhope Bay will open its eco-friendly dolphin viewing centre, education space and café at the Torry Battery. The funding will be used specifically for the creation of 10 information panels throughout the site, and an online storytelling resource. Fiona McIntyre, Director of Greyhope Bay, said: “We are excited to have continued support from Aberdeen Harbour as we develop our marine experience facility at Torry Battery. This investment will go directly to supporting our educational
storytelling programme that will be developed in collaboration with the community and will see us operate as more than a cafe on a hill.” Cultivate Aberdeen is building a flagship Edible Community Garden at the former St. Fittick’s Depot on St. Fittick’s Road, Torry. The multi-purpose site will revolve around three key themes: growing, education and recreation. Funding will be used for planters and protective measures around the site, ultimately maximising growing capacity and protection from weather elements. George Bellamy, Chairman of Cultivate Aberdeen, said: “This funding has come at a really exciting juncture for us as we complete phase one of our site and start to safely open to the public, creating an edible garden at the heart of the Torry community. We’re excited to continue to work with local residents and schools and with Aberdeen Harbour Board to promote the benefits that growing has for people, wildlife, and the environment”. Community groups and charities local to the Harbour will be invited to apply for the second phase of supPORT-all in August 2021. Aberdeen Harbour Board’s Statement can be read on their website here.
StreetVet, a charity which provides free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness, launched its outreach services to Aberdeen on Tuesday 27th April. Aberdeen is the latest city to join 16 others across the country where StreetVet deliver their services, with the programme operated in partnership with Aberdeen Cyrenians, offering support for clients and their animals affected by homelessness. StreetVet will be able to open in Aberdeen, thanks to local vets and vet nurses giving their time and resources to the charity. Jade Statt, co-founder of StreetVet, said, “The concept of StreetVet for me was born from meeting a homeless man and his dog on a night out in London in 2016 and talking to him about his unconditional love for his dog and his fears of losing her. Having recently lost my own dog Oakley, his worries resonated with me and I felt frustrated that I couldn't use my veterinary skills to help them but
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Scottish Charity Awards 2021
Applications now open!
overwhelmingly I kept thinking "how would I feel if this was Oakley". The human animal bond is extraordinary and it's a privilege to experience.” Lynda Reid-Fowler, Community Services Lead for Aberdeen Cyrenians said, “Our service users are overjoyed that their beloved pets will now be able to access much needed services. The close companionship and reassurance of a pet for people experiencing crisis cannot be underestimated, and care of their animals is vital in supporting our service users’ needs. We’re very grateful to StreetVet and their wonderful volunteers for offering this care.” StreetVet’s services usually include treating pets on the street, as well as arranging for free transportation to veterinary surgeries for more detailed tests and treatment. To find out more about StreetVet and to donate to the charity, find them online at streetvet.co.uk. You can also purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist to support the charity's work in Aberdeen.
Applications are now open for the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards. Now in its 15th year, the Scottish Charity
seen so many voluntary organisations providing incredible support to people and communities across the country.
Awards highlight the best, most innovative and effective charity organisations and individuals from the past year, and celebrate those who make a difference in our communities. Due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, the awards ceremony will take place on Friday 1st October 2021. There are nine award categories – Charity
"They have had to adapt and deliver new services, all while coping with limited resources and increased demand. We want the awards to be an opportunity for this vital work to be both recognised and celebrated. “Last year we received hundreds of applications covering projects and work that had taken place up until March 2020 –
of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Digital Citizens, Pioneering Project, Trustee of the Year, Employee of the Year, Community Action, Climate Conscious
so this year we’re hoping to see a great deal more due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the sector’s unbelievable response. We know that
and Campaign of the Year – with the winners to be decided by a panel of judges and announced at the awards ceremony. All finalists will then be entered into the running for the People’s Choice Award, giving members of the public a chance to vote for their favourite finalist to win. Anna Fowlie, chief executive of SCVO, said: “The Scottish Charity Awards showcase some of the most inspiring
there are huge numbers of charitable organisations who are carrying out amazing work every day in our communities and I would urge them to take the time to apply. Not only can winning promote an organisation’s cause and attract new funding streams, it can also give these organisations and the people who work and volunteer for them the recognition they deserve.”
organisations and individuals in the country. The past year has been challenging for everyone, but we have
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The Big Lunch 2021: Online, on your doorstep, over the fence. It's on.
The Big Lunch is your chance to celebrate community connections and get to know one another a little better. The big date is 5-6 June 2021 - join in online, on your doorstep, or over the fence. It's on. It might be a little different again, but this year there are more reasons than ever to get together for community, friendship and fun. Sign up for your free Big Lunch pack full of tips and ideas on hosting your own event (in whatever way you want to do it) and let's have something to look forward to! Further details, helpful hints, activity ideas and inspiration is available at edenprojectcommunities.com
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Aberdeen City Council offers digital devices in partnership with connecting Scotland
Aberdeen City Council has successfully applied for and received digital devices including chromebooks, iPads and MiFi devices under the Scottish Government’s Connecting Scotland programme. The two target groups are disadvantaged families with resident children and Care Leavers between 16-25. The Connecting Scotland programme aims to ensure digital connectivity and inclusion for some of the most disadvantaged people affected by the covid-19 lockdown and restrictions where digital access has become a lifeline for people. Iain Robertson, Principal Planning and Development Officer with ACC said "we are looking for referrals for disadvantaged families with children and young care leavers who would benefit from having a device for school, college, work, applying for jobs, connecting with family and friends etc. If a worker knows an individual or family that would benefit from this, the worker should contact me and I’ll provide further detail on the criteria. We have digital champions and officers who can deliver the devices to users, we just need to widen our scope to ensure we’re capturing as many people as possible who are a risk of being digitally excluded." Users will have the choice of a Chromebook or an iPad (limited quantity) and a MiFi (free internet and unlimited data for two years). Please contact Iain Robertson at IaiRobertson@aberdeencity.gov.uk for more information.
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Aberdeen Housing Rights Defenders New grassroots community group from Shelter Scotland that aims to advance housing rights, conditions, and supply across the city of Aberdeen and wider Scotland.
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cotland is in the middle of a housing crisis. Poor conditions,
lack of affordable housing and an inability to own our own homes plague Scots up and down our country. The Aberdeen Housing Rights Defenders are a growing group of housing activists living in Aberdeen who believe that everybody should have the right to a safe and affordable home. They are building a grassroots movement of housing activists in Aberdeen in our campaign to change the way that housing is 'done' both here and in wider Scotland. Jacob Campbell, Community Organiser in Aberdeen for Shelter Scotland said “we exist to facilitate concerted, grassroots campaign actions that will see the end of homelessness and bad housing - for a Scotland where everyone truly can afford a safe and warm place that they can call home. “We're fed up with there being little to no change - and we realise that it's just not sustainable for things to go on as they are right now. Scotland needs better housing and housing conditions. “Change is possible but only if all of Aberdeen's community organisations come together and fight for it. “Not only do we want to see better housing and standards - but we want to see a complete culture change in the way that housing is viewed. We encourage a spirit of housing activism amongst renters in both the social and private rented sectors, bringing communities from across our city together to build grassroots power in the continued fight for better housing and conditions for all. “We're asking you and your community to get involved, to help shape what our new group looks like, and to help us change the face of housing and conditions in Scotland through grassroots community action once and for all. “We particularly want to hear the lived experience of those who have been at the brunt of the housing crisis. That is to say, those who are living in private rented accommodation, social rented
housing, temporary accommodation and those who are on council waiting lists.” The group host regular meetings and
group, about their purpose, or about how you can work collaboratively to help change housing, conditions and
details of the next one can be found by joining the Aberdeen Housing Rights Defenders Facebook Group. If you have any questions about the
homelessness in Aberdeen, Jacob would be happy to hear from you. Please book in some time using his Calendly online calendar.
Quarriers Aberdeen City Carers newsletter out now The second edition of the carers’ newsletter, produced by Quarriers, is available to read now.
Quarriers’ Aberdeen Adult Carer Support Service provides advice and support to adults over 18 in Aberdeen who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour who depends upon them because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or substance use. The newsletter offers support for carers and details online groups and events so people have the opportunity to connect with others in a caring role to share skills and knowledge. Read the newsletter here and follow Aberdeen City Carers Support Service on Facebook to keep up to date with the programme.
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TSI Scotland Network #Ti O
n the run up to the 2021 Scottish
Election, TSI Scotland Network's #TimeForChange campaign has been highlighting the voices of our partners from TSIs across Scotland. The campaign calls for action from the new Scottish Government in line with TSI Scotland Network’s Manifesto for Change. The manifesto which was published late 2020 makes clear the critical role that community-led work plays in the lives of nearly everybody in society – never more clearly demonstrated than during last 12 months where organisations and volunteers have stepped up to support with the effects of COVID-19. It asks politicians of all parties to take the opportunity to build a better society as we recover from the pandemic and is based around investment in the third sector as a critical partner under five key areas: place, community, connection, volunteering and fair work. Follow the #TimeForChange campaign on Twitter to find out more.
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Grampian Autistic Society launch sensory bus project Stagecoach Bluebird donate double decker bus for the project which looks to make a difference by bringing autism support services directly to children and young people throughout the region.
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he Grampian Autistic Society Sensory Bus project is looking to make a difference by taking much needed autism specific support services to children and young people throughout Grampian. The team from Grampian Autistic Society visited the Stagecoach Bluebird depot in Aberdeen last Thursday (29th April) to announce the launch of their Sensory Bus project which will see a much needed service introduced in the area. A unique initiative for the North East of Scotland, the Sensory Bus will provide children and young people throughout Aberdeenshire with ASCs the opportunity to access, enjoy and gain real benefit from sensory resources and facilities. It is widely accepted that motivation and positive relationships are key and that children with this neurological condition learn best when they are having fun. The lower deck of the double decker bus will house a calming, stimulating, and interactive multi-sensory environment aimed at younger children. The facility will
contain a variety of sensory equipment such as colour changing panels, acrylic mirrors, fibre optics, bubble tubes, tactile walls, rainbow bumpers and a projector with a variety of wheels. Projection has proved the foundation for many multisensory environments with the effects assisting with development and learning, visual tracking and cause and effect skills and the uses of the Sensory Bus lower deck Playroom are wide and varied, providing calming spaces which allow children to
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relax, to focus and to develop social learning skills. The upper deck of the bus will provide a sensory lounge area specifically designed for adolescents and teenagers, providing a safe environment where they can mix and socialise with others who understand their situation whilst developing their own knowledge and understanding of autism. Offering an age-appropriate sensory solution for teenage users who need their own space, the Sensory Lounge will feature a common room-style soft seating area, various technology and touch screen devices, ceiling shapes, mood lighting and a small kitchen area where drinks and snacks can be prepared. The Sensory Lounge will also be the ideal place where specialist support staff can work with young people on a oneon-one basis, providing a range of support. It is hoped the the Sensory Bus will ‘go live’ by the end of 2021 and will operate Monday - Friday each week, visiting areas in Aberdeenshire that are best placed to serve the greatest numbers of children and young people requiring autism specific support. The bus will also visit schools in the North East who have pupils who would benefit from this environment and will be used at the weekends for educational, promotional and fundraising purposes to go some way to increasing understanding of this widely misunderstood neurological disability and to raise further funds to help GAS to provide more support services. Find out more about the project and the work of Grampian Autistic Society at grampianautisticsociety.co.uk
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Shut Out Scamm
Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland raise awareness of doorstep crime during the month of May
Doorstep crime is a problem that continues to plague our communities year on year. During the Covid pandemic, there has been a reported rise in all types of scams. Police Scotland are making sure that people are aware of these so they can protect themselves and their families. These incidents can have a devastating and lasting effect on victims from disruption to their homes, or property and financial loss that impacts heavily on their emotional wellbeing and health. As part of their yearly Shut Out Scammers campaign, Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland are raising awareness and providing guidance on the matter of doorstep crime. The team at police Scotland said, "it's not easy to spot a rogue trader. They will often look genuine. They will look professional, have a branded van, a website, and business cards. They may even have their company listed on review sites, and appear to be endorsed by reputable trade associations. They may look authentic, but cowboy traders just want to scam you. Don’t let scammers in to your home. Just say no." Follow the #ShutOutScammers hashtag on Police Scotland's Twitter to find out more about the campaign and to read other handy tips about avoiding doorstep scams.
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GUEST ORGANISATION INTERVIEW
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"Grampian Pride is about remembering our history, celebrating our present and embracing our future"
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GUEST ORGANISATION INTERVIEW
Deejay Bullock from Four Pillars joins ACVO News this fortnight to update us on some exciting news from the organisation and to share plans for Grampian Pride 2021. Could you tell us about the work of Four Pillars and the mission of the organisation? Four Pillars’ mission is to support the LGBT+ community in manners of Mental, Emotional, Physical & Sexual Health and offer information & support on a person to person basis to build a community that supports itself through peer education; thereby allowing individuals to make informed choices to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
What kind of support and services does Four Pillars offer? There are several support services within Four Pillars, people can drop in to our hub anytime Tuesday – Saturday 10-6 to get advice, information and support. 1-2-1’s are available during these times and in groups out-with. Four Pillars offers several groups to cater for many needs. Our 4Inclusion group offers twice monthly meet ups where individuals can meet others, build relations, grow confidences, reduce isolation and most importantly, have fun. Grampian T-Folk is another group we provide and this is open
It’s an exciting time for the organisation, your Hub on
to anyone that identifies under the trans umbrella, the group meet once a month and talk about issues, catch-up with each other and support each other through peer learning.
Regent Quay is opening its doors to the public after covid. What can people expect?
We also support parents, partners, and family members of the LGBT+ community; it’s important we support and educate others so they are equipped to support their family, this
It all very exciting, we opened our new doors on the 1st May after being shut for over a year. As many people will know,
improves overall health and wellbeing for everyone involved. There’s a couple of other support groups available, please visit our website for more details and find the right support for you.
Four Pillars was once based in Aberdeen Market. However, due to the lockdown the market closed, forcing us to find new premises. This wasn’t easy and has cost a lot of money, some of which was raised by our amazing community members. However, I’m sure those that visit in the future will agree the new space “dubbed Hub2.0” looks and feels amazing. We now have our own space so visitors can feel more safe and secure when using services in the Hub and we get to open longer hours, so now instead of 9-5 we will be open Tuesday – Saturday 10-8pm
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You are also the Event Manager for Grampian Pride –
Sounds great, what are some of the things people can
what is the history of the event in the region?
expect?
Yes, almost by default. Grampian Pride is an event of Four Pillars.
Exact times are still being put together, as you can imagine going online it’s a complex mixture of content and timing. However, I can say in the morning we will be live across social media and joined by sponsors, charities, and others where they will share their services, how they support the LGBT+ community and how you can get involved. At 11am the virtual parade will take place. This is where we will join 100’s of individuals who have sent in their 30sec video to march with others.
The idea of Grampian Pride was born in 2016 following a public consultation by the North East LGBT+ Community Development Group. Within that consultation, participants unanimously called for a Pride in Aberdeen. 18 Months later we held the first Grampian Pride on 26th May 2018 which saw 3,000 people attend. After the first pride the NELGBT+CDG asked the public and local charities to consider adopting Grampian Pride to enable it to run year on year. Four Pillars offered its name to the cause and has since ran Grampian Pride as an event under the charity name.
Obviously restrictions on public gatherings impact events like Pride, where the core ethos is about bringing people together. Do you have plans to host a festival this year? Grampian Pride is going virtual this year for the second time. Although plans are to be even bigger than last years online event. Virtually Grampian Pride will take place on 29th May from 9am until 12am with a fun-filled day of engagements, activities, and entertainment, including an online performance from Sam Callahan. We will be providing locals with a “at home pride box” which will enable them to get involved, decorate their homes and share pictures with others. Since launching the Pride Boxes we have had over 100 orders from across Grampian and these will be sent out mid-May. Others can get involved by being part of the FIRST EVER virtual parade. More details can be found on our website(s)
The afternoon will be filled with fun family activities including story-time with Love RARA, family quizzes, and drag tutorials. As we move into the evening, we will have entertainment from local and national performers, a live drag show streamed from Cheerz bar and of course, Sam Callahan, all followed by the one and only DJ Home Alone from Siberia.
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GUEST ORGANISATION INTERVIEW
Why are events like Grampian Pride so important for the region? Grampian Pride is about, Remembering our history; The struggles of LGBT+ across the world, from historical events such as the holocaust, laws forbidding homosexuality, the first Stonewall riot, and all those that have fought and died for equality. (even if there’s still a way to go) Celebrating our present; It is important we take stock of the present and how far we have come, celebrate our achievements and pay tribute to those lost through war or illness. Embracing our future; As we come together as a community to face the future together. Fight against inequality, that is still happening today, across the world. A build future of acceptance, love, and true equality for all.
Such a fantastic programme of events, how can people get involved? Pop along to the Grampian Pride website for full details on how to get involved, submit videos, and where to find us on the day. The final program will be posted online on the 20th May after all submission have been received. Make sure you are following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
What are your other plans for the year? There’s lot of plans for the future including outreaching and getting back to freshers and other events, a physical pride march (Grampian Pride 2022 is already in the diary for 28th May 2022), more engagement throughout Grampian, and additional support projects. But for now, we are concentrating on having the hub open, supporting those that need it following COVID lockdown’s and bringing the community back together as safely as possible. We are also looking to expand our reach in the community and as part of this have two new paid positions available at the Four Pillars. We are keen to attract new management with exciting ideas for the organisation, to drive the charity forward and increase our profile alongside a new P/T Support & Development worker who is able to push hub activities and develop both volunteers and individuals. For more information on the roles visit www.fourpillarsuk.org/career
Where can people go to find out more? You can find Four Pillars at; www.fourpillarsuk.org on social media @4pillarsuk or pop into the Hub on Regent Quay during drop-in hours. Grampian Pride’s website is www.grampianpride.org and social media handles are @grampianpride.
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Sup to Summit challenge 2021:
A fundraising journey
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In the first of a series of features, Rachel Thompson shares details of the fundraising challenge she is currently undertaking to raise money for Street Friends Aberdeen.
"I
am lucky to be reaching the age of 50 this coming August and have decided it’s a great excuse to totally push myself out of my comfort zone by diving into an epic unforgettable challenge. In preparation for this I’ve regained my fitness, am in the process of learning a new skill (stand up paddle boarding), will be taking myself
literally to new territory by wild camping during the challenge (anyone that knows me, knows I’m not a camper and I like my warm showers and cozy bed), and probably the scariest part, I’m sharing my story publicly to try to raise some money for an amazing local charity that sits very close to my heart, Aberdeen Street Friends.
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In 2014 I had one of the biggest challenges of my life forced on me. Totally out of the blue, whilst championing health walks at work, I was run over and very nearly killed by an out-ofcontrol car.
service that tirelessly supports people that are homeless and living on the streets of Aberdeen. I know I may well have been forced into a homeless situation and I would like to people
I sustained life threatening injuries, shattered legs, a broken pelvis, broken ribs and a broken collarbone. I had both my
who haven’t experienced homelessness to reflect on their own vulnerability and be grateful that they have not ended up on
lungs punctured and was bleeding internally, it would be fair to say I was a mess and was very lucky to be alive. Thanks to the prompt reactions of the people I had been walking with, the amazing treatment and care from the NHS and the fact that at that point in my life I was fit and active, I made a painful and slow recovery. The wonderful support from work, family and friends helped see me through three operations and 3 months in hospital. They also supported me with the even bigger challenge of getting out of hospital and starting to try and navigate my way back to a ‘normal’ life. This, I felt was the hardest time during recovery, where being at home and having to manage everyday tasks you may take for granted, like making a cup of tea, showering, or putting your socks on; these times when I faced reduced mobility, pain and fear made attempting daily tasks feel an endless obstacle course that grinds you down with no sense of seeing the finish line. Eventually feelings of frustration, anger, self-doubt and worthlessness come into play. It would be fair to say my mental health suffered, I was dealing with depression and reliving the accident daily because of post-traumatic stress. The trauma of the accident was something that really impacted on me and my relationships, but thankfully I have some strong, caring and understanding friends and family who have put up with me and helped see me through the other side of the whole horrendous journey. Don’t get me wrong, I still suffer with my mental health, I’m still in chronic pain, but I feel I’ve been given a chance to live my life and make the most out of it every day, and if I hadn’t had the support, love and opportunities I was given in my work life, family and social life then things could have been very different today. The stories of the people that are forced to live on the street are not often heard by the passers-by going about their daily lives. We often have no idea or understanding of the suffering, pain, sadness or sense of loss that homeless people can be experiencing. Thinking about my own experience I know that becoming homeless could just as easily happened to me. All it would have taken is my relationship to breaking down, my PTSD to not be diagnosed and left untreated, being made jobless and struggle financially because not all jobs have terms and conditions that support the amount of time off needed to recover, or getting addicted to painkillers or selfmedicating with drugs and alcohol because I could easily have fallen through the gaps in services to provide right support/advice that should help empower me to build up my confidence, health and wellbeing.
Aberdeen Street friends charity is a volunteer run outreach
the street, or at least for people to empathise rather than judge homeless people when we have no idea of the stories that they can’t, or don’t get the opportunity to, share. I would really love people’s donations to boost support for the amazing people going out on the streets 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help provide hot meals, comfort and kind chats for those who need a listening ear, emergency supplies and great advice and support to help homeless people find the solutions they need to rebuild and fulfil their lives.
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The Challenge: The Great Glen 5th to 8th August The beginnings of my challenge……… this probably started before Christmas, I knew I was out of shape and seriously needed to get fit. I had struggled with fitness centres after my accident, confidence being in front of fit people that seemed to effortlessly work out, filled me with dread. I did however hear through a few friends about AKR Fitness who provided holistic, personalised support and had somehow created an atmosphere where members were very much like friends and family. So, I bought a taster session and started my journey to fitness, this was my first step and boy did I feel like I was on my way to being me again and actually started to think, Rachel, you can do this. Next step…. I had never even stood on a paddle board (SUP) until April this year. I had my first lesson in Rubislaw quarry the very Easter weekend where temperature was at best zero degrees, we had snow and heavy winds. Bearing in mind I hate the cold, and really don’t like exposing my scarred body for others to see, I was pretty happy with myself getting this step completed. I Knew I only had 5 months to not only learn how to SUP in a forward’s motion, but also I needed to build the stamina to SUP for hours at a time to be to tackle the many miles to come over various masses of cold, deep water. More lessons and coastal tours have been planned to help me prepare, I just hope it gets a bit warmer! On August the 5th, I’ll be setting off on a 4-day, 60 mile challenge which at foot of Ben Nevis, near Fort William. I will be hopping onto a paddle board, on the Caledonian Canal and traveling down onto the beautiful Loch Lochy. From there I will be traveling over the stunning Loch Oich. After that I’ll continue to follow the pathway of the Caledonian Canal which will lead me onto the beast that is Loch Ness and then onto Loch Dochfour before finally reaching the last stretch of Canal which will take me to my final destination, Inverness.
During the challenge I will also be wild camping, something of a challenge for me personally as I love the comfort of a warm bed and a long hot shower to help ease the chronic pain I have in my hips and lower back. I’ll be supplied with a hammock and a midge net along with a piece of tarpaulin which I will need to set up before I try and get some rest in preparation for the days that I am paddle boarding, a dook in the water ways is what to expect instead of my early morning shower. Evenings should be entertaining as I will be joined by 5 other paddleboarders, all bar one will be strangers, it will be great to get to know some other keen boarders and even more fun enjoying the beautiful scenery and banter with my friend Becca"
Keep an eye out for more of Rachel's story, and info of how you can donate, on our social media pages and future editions of ACVO News!
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VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering Latest from Mike Melvin and Volunteer Aberdeen Find out more at volunteeraberdeen.org.uk
Volunteer Friendly Awards:
New Standard Launch 1st June 2021 The award which provides a quality standard to support, recognise and reward groups who are good at involving volunteers has been redeveloped by Volunteer Scotland and TSI Scotland Network
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he Volunteer Friendly Award is pleased to announce and invite you to the online launch of the newly refreshed Volunteer Friendly Award, to kick start the celebrations for Volunteers Week 2021. The Volunteer Friendly Award has been redeveloped in 2021 by Volunteer Scotland and the TSI (Third Sector Interface) Scotland Network, which ACVO is part of. The new standard reflects current volunteer best practice and trends. The new process and offer allow for more volunteer programmes to engage with this award, to develop, and be recognised for the excellent work and volunteering they do. The Volunteer Friendly Award is a user-friendly quality standard to support recognise and reward groups who are good at involving volunteers. Many essential services in Scotland’s communities are enhanced by volunteers. The Scottish Government recognises that volunteering matters and it’s all about new experiences, feeling good and making a difference. It’s never been more important for groups to be able to show how good they are at involving and managing their volunteers. We believe regardless of your group or organisation size or set up you should be rewarded and recognised for the difference your volunteer programme makes. For more information on Volunteer Friendly please go to the newly developed website at volunteerfriendly.co.uk
Event details Date: Tuesday 1st June 2021 Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Reason to attend the launch: Get an introduction to the new standard, process and offer. Hear the benefits and experience from the steering group and achievers. Opportunity to network, ask questions and provide feedback.
Please book your place to attend by following this link to Eventbrite
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VOLUNTEERING
Survey of volunteer involving organisations from the Scottish Government Survey looks to help understand the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector and volunteering in Scotland The Scottish Government would like to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector and volunteering. If you are an organisation which has engaged volunteers in the last two years, they would really like to hear your views. The survey will provide invaluable and up-to-date insights on both the challenges and opportunities facing volunteering and will help to guide the recovery process in 2021 and beyond. The findings will be published and widely disseminated for the benefit of all volunteer involving organisations. The research will also provide a key section of the evidence base being gathered as part of Scotland’s participation in a UK-wide research study on the role of volunteering in the pandemic: www.mvain4.uk Please click this Volunteering Survey link to complete the survey. The survey will close on 23 May.
Grampian Yoga Association looking for a volunteer treasurer
Grampian Yoga Association (GYA) is looking to recruit a volunteer treasurer to help support the work of the organisation.
The candidate should have an accounting qualification or good knowledge of accounting, and have some knowledge or an interest in Yoga. The responsibilities include, maintaining an excel spreadsheet record of all
have the annual accounts verified for the Annual General Meeting (AGM); prepare financial reporting requirements for OSCR and importantly, participating in the GYA Committee meetings. GYA looks forward to welcoming a new
transactions; liaising with the Secretary on yoga events receipts and costs;
voluntary Treasurer committee.
preparing financial reports for GYA Committee meetings; preparing annual accounts on January 31; being familiar or be willing to learn Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) accounting requirements; liaise with GYA Independent Examiner (or auditor) to
Please forward your details to: Chairperson Moira Donald at moira.chicometrics@gmail.com and a copy to retiring Treasurer, Gordon Edward, at gwedward@hotmail.com. They welcome any questions and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Safely welcoming back volunteers:
Make Your Mark knowledge share Online event for heritage volunteer organisers in the UK to find out how to safely welcome back volunteers on-site.
As lockdowns end and restrictions loosen, heritage volunteer managers across the UK are grappling with how to reengage their volunteers. At this free Zoom event, speakers from the Heritage Volunteering Group,
sharing, and the organisers are keen to hear what experiences, ideas, thoughts and concerns other volunteer organisers may have with welcoming back volunteers or keeping them remotely engaged.
Make Your Mark supports volunteer managers by connecting heritage volunteer coordinators across Scotland, sharing best practice in inclusive volunteering, promoting volunteering opportunities to underrepresented
Historic Environment Scotland and across the UK heritage sector will discuss
If you have specific questions you would like addressed during the session please
audiences and lobbying for more support for Scottish heritage volunteering
different approaches to safely welcoming back volunteers, as well as ideas about how to remotely engage with volunteers who cannot or may not yet feel ready to return to on-site volunteering. After each speaker there’ll be time for a question and answer session, and following all speakers there will be a general discussion. The event aims to encourage knowledge
submit these when booking your space. This event is being hosted by Historic Environment Scotland’s Community Connections Forum and is delivered through a partnership between Make Your Mark and the Heritage Volunteering Group. Make Your Mark is a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland.
programmes. Visit the Make Your Mark website to learn more about future events for volunteer organisers and how to join the campaign.
The event takes place on Thurs, 20 May 2021, 10:00am – 12:00 pm. Book a place for the event on Eventrbite here.
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VOLUNTEERING
Recent opportunity Time For Change The latest fromBefrienders our team. – Shelter Scotland (Aberdeen Hub) More than half a million people a year come to Shelter Scotland for advice and support via our website, help lines, and national network of services. We help people to find and keep a home in a place where they can thrive and we tackle the root causes of bad housing by campaigning for new laws, policies and practice. Befrienders build a trusting relationship and provide emotional support to a person who is experiencing homelessness or bad housing. Our service in Aberdeen supports those experiencing housing issues. This is a structured and time-limited relationship where you will support a person to achieve agreed personal goals, often based on your own life experience. There is a detailed induction and training, providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role, including a dedicated session on Befriending. All volunteers will be supported by a fantastic team in the Aberdeen Hub. For more information please contact Anthea Reid, Volunteer Support Officer anthea_reid@shelter.org.uk or tel.: 03445152340
Recent opportunity Minutes Secretary: DRiNKLiNK The latest from our team. We are currently looking for a Minutes Secretary to join us on a voluntary basis. DRiNKLiNK believes that no one life should be negatively affected by someone else’s drinking.Our aim is to link people affected by someone else’s drinking, we know the impact of this can be wide reaching so we work to provide signposting to support, and services to facilitate education and recovery. *Objective of the role: To ensure that the decisions, commitments and major discussion points made at Board Meetings are accurately recorded and stored for quick reference. All volunteers receive induction, ongoing support and all help is greatly appreciated. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and join a passionate organisation supporting us from the core. Should this role be of interest, to apply please forward your CV to email: volunteering@drinklink.org
Recent opportunity Befrienders Across Aberdeen – Bon Accord Care are delighted welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. TheWelatest from toour team.
So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking. All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References. Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers. Before being connected with a service Volunteers will be provided with online training, this will include Adult Support & Protection, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Dementia Informed, Fire Safety. Once connected you will have a contact supervisor plus the on-going support from the Engagement & Liaison Lead. Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends. For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
FUNDING
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Funding find out more at volunteeraberdeen.org.uk
Access funding for training your team via the Flexible Workforce Development Fund The Flexible Workforce Development Fund is now available to all employers operating within Scotland across the private, public or third sector through North East Scotland College (NESCol). The fund allows third sector enterprises to address priority skills gaps and invest in workforce training and personal development. Levy-paying organisations can receive funding of up to £15,000 for training, and small and medium-sized enterprises can receive funding of up to £5,000. The fund can be used to completely cover training costs, or to partially cover training at a higher cost. As an employer, you can choose from a range of established courses or can request a course tailored to suit your organisation’s needs. Training in areas including digital skills, business and management, health and safety, and wellbeing are available to provide skills for employment, including personal and professional development, and accredited qualifications. The fund does not support the provision of industry qualifications or training where there is a statutory obligation required by law. Delivery is varied too – online, distance learning, virtual using Microsoft Teams and Zoom, face-to face or in a blended format of both virtual and in-person training. The deadline for applications is 31 July 2021. More information can be found here. To begin the conversation contact IainCocker@nescol.ac.uk or call 07866 531733.
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FUNDING
Aberdeen City Council launches creative funding scheme
New scheme launched on April 30th to support cultural activity by organisations, community groups, charities and individual artists. The fund will also help Aberdeen recover from Covid-19 by facilitating new work to enrich the lives of people living in and safely visiting the city, supporting a sector that was hit hard by restrictions. A range of projects can be considered for a share of the £185,000 fund such as
access vital funds to enable cultural projects to happen in the city. Investing in the arts, and this latest funding makes it easier than ever to access vital funds to enable cultural projects to happen in the city. “We’ve seen over the last few years how
than 41,000 audience members. It supported activities such as local company Ten Feet Tall’s secretly staged theatre project in community venues, which removed financial barriers by adopting a pay what you can model; events celebrating the work and life of
performances, exhibitions, networking events or even something completely new and innovative. Previous years have seen awards for festivals, community groups, brand new arts organisations and support for projects run by individual artists and established organisations. The Council’s culture spokesperson Councillor Marie Boulton said: “As we recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic, more than ever Aberdeen City Council recognises the importance of investing in the arts, and this latest
important this funding is for allowing artists and organisations to create work in the city and increasing the quality of life for everyone in Aberdeen. “We hope the funding will be just as popular as in previous years, showcasing the immense creative talent to be found here in Aberdeen and supporting culture to continue developing despite the impact of the previous year.” In 2019/20, the Council’s Creative Funding programme supported 49 different projects across the city involving 567
Scottish traveller Stanley Robertson; and music being brought to some of the city’s care homes. The first round of funding is open with a deadline of Friday 18th June 2021 at 5pm. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 30th July 2021. Organisations, charities and community groups can apply for up to £10,000 while individuals are able to apply for up to £2,000 for the delivery of activity, projects or artistic development, and 10 individual awards are available to be allocated this
funding makes it easier than ever to
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FUNDING
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Communities encouraged to build resilience with 'powerful' £480k fund from SSEN Funding Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has today announced the launch of a £480,000 fund to build local resilience and protect vulnerable
improving community participation and effectiveness. Enhance community facilities, services and communication –
difference to the communities we serve.” In previous rounds, Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WilSAR) was awarded £20,000 to help purchase a new 4x4 vehicle and
community members. The 2021 round of SSEN’s Resilient Communities Fund will open on Tuesday 6 April, with £480,000 available for non-
particularly to support local response to a significant emergency event. The 2021 fund is particularly focused on projects helping vulnerable or isolated
enable its 75-strong team of volunteers to support Wiltshire Police and the emergency services in finding, rescuing and treating missing and vulnerable
profit making organisations, community groups and charities working to protect and enhance the resilience of those most vulnerable in the north of Scotland and central southern England. The deadline date for applications is Thursday 10 June. In March last year, following stakeholder consultation, SSEN repurposed its annual resilience fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic, providing grants of up to £3,000 to
people living in SSEN’s network areas, with applications of up to £20,000 to be considered by an independent fund panel. Funding decisions will be communicated by September 2021. Commenting on the launch of the fund, Morven Smith, Head of Community Investment, said: “This past year has been a year like no other, and as our distribution and transmission businesses play their part in supporting the green
people across the county; and in Scotland, Glasgow and Clyde RAYNET received £16,432 to enhance radio communication across the Argyll and Bute islands, including Colonsay, Islay, Jura, Tiree and Coll. Initially run as a pilot, SSEN pledged to extend the fund to 2023 using a proportion of the income it receives from the industry regulator, Ofgem, in relation to its stakeholder engagement
community, town, parish and borough councils. Within seven weeks of the start
economic recovery from coronavirus, we’re also committed to supporting our
performance. To find out more about the Resilient
of lockdown, SSEN made awards of over £360,000 to 178 communities.
communities to build their own resilience as we emerge from the pandemic.
Communities Fund, read SSEN’s annual fund reports and apply from Tuesday 6
While last year’s grants continue to support the ongoing community
“Since its launch in 2015, the Resilient Communities Fund has provided £2.8
April, please visit: ssen.co.uk/resiliencefund.
coronavirus response, the 2021 fund will support local projects that: protect the welfare of vulnerable community members through enhancing their resilience and
million to 540 community groups and charities working tirelessly across our network areas. Community spirit has never been stronger, and we’re delighted to launch the fund again to make a real
To check who your network operator is to see if you would be eligible for funding, please visit ssen.co.uk/whoismynetworkoperator.
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FUNDING
'Lets move together' funding from Versus Arthritus
Versus Arthritis is making £100,000 available to distribute grants of up to £5,000 to support people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to get active in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Organisations should be working to increase the availability of exercise opportunities for people with musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis in local communities, to reduce the negative impact of coronavirus and the widening of the inequalities in sport and physical activity. Applications are particularly welcome from groups or individuals who also support people from lower socio-economic groups, Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic communities and disabled people. For more information about the Let’s Move Together Funds, please visit Inspiring active communities (versusarthritis.org) and if you have any questions please email physicalactivityva@versusarthritis.org or contact your local Development Officer(Dr) Phillip Neville on p.neville@versusarthritis.org
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UPDATES
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Health & Social Care Updates Aberdeen’s Third Sector
Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum ACVO host regular fora to support and inform the third sector, particularly as we continue to make our way through this current crisis. So much has changed and continues to do so at such a pace, that it can be difficult to keep up. More changes are to come and things are likely to remain in flux for a while yet.
Mental health and wellbeing continues to be a very common and recurring theme. As this topic is so far reaching and multilayered and affects so many aspects of our work, ACVO are continuing to host regular third sector forum meetings on the theme of Mental Health & Wellbeing.
We are inviting our third sector colleagues to our next one. It is to be held on Thursday 3rd June 2021 from 10.00 am – 12.00pm, where you can: Learn about the latest key developments at ACH&SCP ( Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership) and CPA (Community Planning Aberdeen) Take part in a themed discussion on Bereavement and Loss This forum will be held over Zoom, book your place here. An agenda will be issued nearer the time. Meanwhile if you require any further information, then please don’t hesitate to contact Susan Morrison tel: 07814 896676 email: susan.morrison@acvo.org.uk
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