Aberdeen Links : Society and Culture

• Aberdeen Foyer

  Local charity working with vulnerable young people; provides sheltered housing, education, training, employment opportunities and community health services in the city and the county. Volunteer opportunities, events, and contact details.

  www.aberdeenfoyer.com/

• Befriend A Child

  Small charity helping deprived children by providing a stable adult role model. Includes brief profile, staff directory, volunteer application, photo gallery, news and events, and newsletters.

  befriendachild.org.uk

• 102 (Dyce) Squadron Air Training Corps

  Youth organisation for 13-22 year olds. Offering sport, adventure training, flying, gliding and shooting.

  web.ukonline.co.uk/102sqn

• Aberdeen Safer Community Trust

  Encourages security, public safety, the prevention of crime and a reduction in the fear of crime; information about projects, events and grants available.

  webs.workwithus.org/absafe/

• Voluntary Service Aberdeen

  Charitable organisation catering for older people, those with disabilities, families and children in poverty. Information and contact addresses included.

  www.vsa.org.uk/

• Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations (ACVO

  Coordinates, supports and represents the voluntary sector in the city. Information about activities, vacancies, and news.

  www.acvo.org.uk/

• Newton Dee Community

  Home and meaningful work for adults with learning disabilities and other special needs; includes community history, news, working and volunteering and contact information.

  www.newtondee.co.uk/

• P.A.R. Dyce

  Group who aim to provide a service, helping and supporting the community; includes profile, list of services, galleries and contacts.

  www.pardyce.co.uk

• Dog Action Working Group

  Information on dog rescue and re-homing. Includes details and photographs of animals currently looking for homes.

  www.thedawghouse.co.uk

• Aberdeen University Celtic Society

  One of the oldest societies at Aberdeen University (est. 1854). In Gaelic and English.

  www.abdn.ac.uk/~src085

• Simeon Care for the Elderly

  A Camphill community residential home for the elderly; information for residents, co-workers, and contact details.

  www.simeoncare.org/

• Age Concern Aberdeen

  Advice and counselling service for the elderly, their family and friends.

  www.ageadvice.org.uk/

• Grampian Pre-Retirement Council

  Formed to assist people nearing retirement to plan and prepare for one of the greatest and most significant life changes. Lists courses and contact details.

  www.pasturesnew.org.uk

• Milltown Community

  Community and working environment for a group of adults with special needs; includes aims, history, how to volunteer and contact details.

  www.camphillscotland.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=52

• Aberdeen Cyrenians

  Charity providing a range of services to meet the needs of homeless people. Includes background on homelessness, news, opportunities to support, and contact details

  www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org/

• Aberdeen Friends of the Earth

  Environmental campaigning organisation, Information on waste, community, transport and fisheries.

  myweb.tiscali.co.uk/aberdeenfoe/index.htm

• UKIP Aberdeen

  Weblog of UK Independence Party in Aberdeen.

  ukipaberdeen.wordpress.com/

• North East Equality Forum

  A collective voice for the gay communities with news and links.

  uk.geocities.com/equalityforum/

• 40four - 44th Aberdeen Boys' Brigade Company

  Based in Mannofield church. History and profile including staff, boys and programme.

  44aberdeen.boys-brigade.org.uk/

• Aberdeen Students Charities Campaign

  Information about Rag Week events, fundraising, and disbursements.

  www.ausa.org.uk/content/page.php?page_id=10