Third Sector Directory

An exemplary social enterprise working with 24 adults with learning disabilities in our Coffee shop and Bakery

Address

The Bread Maker AB25 1NT

Get in touch

thebreadmaker.org.uk
01224641520

A TO Z is an emerging new theatre group for young adults in Aberdeen. The team hopes to capture the performing talent of those in their final year of student life and beyond, allowing them to continue this passion in the working world. Whether you are experienced, completely new or hoping to return to the spotlight: A TO Z is made for you. A TO Z hosts theatre productions - recently debuting with 'Soho Cinders' in 2025, and they look forward to their production of 'Dear Evan Hansen' in 2027. They also host events such as Sip n Paints, Quiz and Race Nights and a running club for performers. The team at A TO Z want to continue building partnerships with local businesses and ultimately give back to the community, supporting struggling venues, and put the spotlight on North-East talent.

Address

The Exchange No. 1, 62 Market Street AB11 5PJ

Get in touch

atozaberdeen.co.uk

Do you look after a friend or family member who is unable to care for themselves? If so, you are a carer and we can help. This service is run by social care charity Quarriers.

Address

37 Albert Street, Aberdeen AB25 1XU

Get in touch

carers.quarriers.org.uk/services/aberdeen-carers-support-service
01224 914036

Aberdeen Cycle Forum is a voluntary organization dedicated to championing cycling and active travel across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Address

3 Murray Terrace Aberdeen AB117SA

Get in touch

aberdeencycleforum.org.uk
07475790802

Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) is a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation who celebrates recovery in all its forms. We aim to be a bridge from dependence to independence for all individuals seeking to recover from addiction and mental ill health. We support those who wish to initiate change, including their family and friends, by providing opportunities of all kinds. AiR have a varied programme of peer support, family support, training and education opportunities and events. We also run a varied program of events, groups and meetings online, so individuals don’t need to be in Aberdeen to receive support. We are a charity which is open to anyone who has actual lived experience of addiction and anyone who has been affected by a loved one’s addiction. We are a thriving Recovery Community of activists willing to share our own recovery experiences offering a peer example to those looking to embark on a Journey of Change

Address

41 Union Street AB11 5BN

Get in touch

01224638342

A local support group that provides help, advice and support to families following the loss of a baby. The group hold monthly support meetings and also a next pregnancy meeting. Group is run by volunteers all bereaved parents.

Address

Po Box 12113 Aberdeen AB16 9DX

Get in touch

aberdeen-sands.org
0870 760 6649

Aberdeen Alopecia UK is a local support group for people affected by alopecia. We have a variety of meetings across the year offering support, information and advice. Previous activities have included, walks, informal meetings, specialist events/ speakers, with lots more to come!

Address

PO Box 341, Shipley BD18 9EH

Get in touch

alopecia.org.uk/aberdeen

AberNecessities provides disadvantaged families with the essential and basic necessities that no child should go without. From maternity bundles for mother and baby to nappies, formula milk, clothing, toys and equipment for children aged 0-18 years, AberNecessities recognises the importance of meeting the basic needs of a child in order to give them the best start possible. We work closely with a body of professionals across the NHS, education system and social workers to support children living in poverty in our local community. Since the pandemic in March 2020 we have helped over 6,000 children and families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Address

Grove House, Howe Moss Road AB21 0ER

Get in touch

abernecessities.co.uk
07719707360

Helping children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years and we'll be here for as long as we are needed. Learn more about becoming a foster carers with Barnardo's.

Address

20 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UQ

Get in touch

barnardos.org.uk/foster/register-to-foster
+44 800 027 7280

Befriend a Child supports children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We match children with trained volunteers who help them develop new life skills and achieve their potential.

Address

9 Bon-Accord Square, Aberdeen AB11 6DJ

Get in touch

befriendachild.org.uk
01224 210060

Cairns Counselling aims to empower disadvantaged adults experiencing mental health difficulties to improve their mental health and quality of their lives by providing professional counselling by voluntary donation to remove affordability as a barrier to accessing vital mental health support.

Address

Migvie House, Ground Floor West, 23 North Silver Street, ABERDEEN AB10 1RJ

Get in touch

cairnscounselling.org.uk

Calico helps with financial grants to support families who have a child diagnosed with cancer or a cancer related illness

Address

20 Harcourt Road AB15 5NZ

Get in touch

calicogrampian.org.uk
07365226989

Camphill School Aberdeen is a charity (OSCR Registration No.SC015588) founded in 1940. We were the first school of its kind in the UK and we founded the global Camphill Movement; one of the largest networks of independent charities in the world. Our work empowers over 100 children and young people to grow in confidence, independence and reach their fullest potential by accessing our sector leading day and residential services. Our young people have complex and multiple diagnoses, such as Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attachment Disorder and Foetal alcohol syndrome; as a minimum our young people require at least 1:1 specialist support.

Address

Murtle House, Murtle Estate, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9EP

Get in touch

camphillschools.org.uk
01224867935

Charlie House is a local children's charity that aims to improve the quality of life for babies, children and young people in the North East of Scotland who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and provide support to their families. Established in 2011, Charlie House provides activities and projects that enable families to gain confidence, engage socially, enjoy activities together, meet others in a similar situation, share information and get emotional and practical support when they need it most.

Address

38 Albyn Place AB10 1YN

Get in touch

01223 313333

We’re Children’s Hospices Across Scotland. But most people know us as CHAS. For over twenty years we’ve been offering a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions. This includes palliative care, family respite and support – through our hospices, homecare services and hospital presence.

Address

(Head Office) Canal Court, 42 Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 1LT

Get in touch

07483926461

Our Fit Like? Aberdeen hubs are a group of services in Northfield, Balgownie, and Kincorth working together with children and their families throughout the city. Across Aberdeen we are seeing significant numbers of young children disengaged from education and unable to leave home due to feelings of anxiety as well as a huge increase in the number of children and young people referred to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) . We help families to identify their strengths and work with them at their pace to build on these. Reducing the likelihood of these needs escalating, it minimises the distress and disruption experienced by children and helps the whole family to recover from their experiences. We make it easy for families to reach out for support that feels non-stigmatising and non-threatening with drop-in Saturday sessions, supper clubs and holiday programmes with an outdoor focus to give them an easy and unstructured way to get to know us. By building trust together, families feel more comfortable reaching out to us for support and we can respond with additional help at the first sign of distress.

Address

Manor Park Community Centre AB16 7YB

Get in touch

children1st.org.uk

Cultural Harmony is an Aberdeen Social Enterprise that works to promote understanding and respect between people of different cultures through a series of experiential events based on Storytelling, and an immersive experience of various cultures. Instead of talking about Culture and Diversity, why not EXPERIENCE it?

Address

Marischal Square AB10 1BL

Get in touch

07984931376

Dates-n-Mates is Scotland's first friendship and dating project run by and for people with learning disabilities. There are four branches across Scotland with the Aberdeen branch launching in 2015. We provide a variety of social activities, events and opportunities for people with learning disabilities to make meaningful connections across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our work is underpinned by a human rights based approach. We believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and to develop friendships and relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved. Influenced by our members preferences, we organise social events where there are opportunities for new friendships and connections to be created. We facilitate friendship matching, date chaperoning and training workshops. Our workshops aim to enhance our member’s knowledge, confidence and wellbeing. Each branch has a paid Director with lived experience of learning disability themselves. Members and Directors influence the direction of the organisation and the range of opportunities we offer. Anyone over 18 with a learning disability is eligible to become a member. Membership is £5 per month.

Address

Dates-n-Mates Aberdeen PO Box 18106 ABERDEEN AB23 9BP

Get in touch

datesnmates.org.uk
07734 687 007

Denis Law Legacy Trust is a registered charity that operates and delivers a number of ‘free to access’ programmes and positive destination activities that enable young people to take part in and gain access to sport and other creative activities within their local communities. Through our flagship programme, Streetsport, we aim to reduce instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour; promote health and wellbeing and encourage inclusivity through sport, physical activity and creative endeavour. SC 043169. Follow us on social media to check out what we're up to!

Address

Denis Law Legacy Trust, RGU Sport, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7GE

Get in touch

denislawlegacytrust.org

Diversity Bridge is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion while providing support and relief to ethnic minorities, including refugees and asylum seekers, facing various challenges. As a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization (SCIO), our mission encompasses the following charitable purposes: 🔹 Promotion of Equality and Diversity 🔹 Relief of Ethnic Minorities in Need 🔹 Prevention or Relief of Poverty Through mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives, we strive to bridge the gap and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether it's providing support for those facing age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages, we're here to make a difference.

Address

First Floor, Office 20, Balmoral Hub, Building 1, Balmoral Business Park. Loriston. Aberdeen. AB12 3JG

Get in touch

07810548283

Dodgeball Aberdeen is a hub for players to meet, train and practice Dodgeball. The idea being that clubs can be formed via players playing regularly at DA sessions. Anyone interested in attending, can join our Spond group https://group.spond.com/HJWUT

Address

Spain Park, Abbotswell Rd, Aberdeen AB12 3AB

Get in touch

facebook.com/dodgeballaberdeen

Service to support Adults with ASN to be visible within their local community https://www.facebook.com/ds.directions.1

Address

7 Grampian place Torry AB11 8EX

Get in touch

07969888539

A volunteer-led non-judgemental safe space for neurodivergent children and their families.

Address

c/o Ferryhill Community Centre AB11 6TN

Get in touch

earlyintervention.org.uk

Freemason Hall have become a SCIO, dedicated to the Heritage and History of Freemasonry in Aberdeen. Who through our charitable nature donate to various charities within Aberdeen and Scotland

Address

23 Peterculter Retirement Park AB14 0AB

Get in touch

twitter.com/celebrateabdn
07823530623

Future Choices is a voluntary led Charity which aims to break down the social isolation barriers for adults with a physical disability and bring people together in a safe social setting to help improve their health & well being.

Address

C/O ACVO, New, Jasmine House, Greenbank Pl, East Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3BT

Get in touch

future-choices.org.uk
07821700046

It's a music company that serves the community[Relate with me] and God through Radio,online tv, music, relationship songs, gospel songs.

Address

51 Lochter Park, Inverurie AB51 6BE

Get in touch

07480238805

Guide Dogs for the Blind ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we have a group of volunteers and fundraisers would have various events throughout the year and attend events organised by other.

Address

4 Oldcroft Place, Potterton AB23 8PH

Get in touch

07885507849

We are one of Aberdeen’s leading family support charities. Every year we provide practical and emotional support to around 200 families with young children in Aberdeen. We help them to create a secure and loving home environment where their children can grow up happy, healthy and confident, and able to achieve their full potential

Address

Langstane House, 6 Dee Street Aberdeen , AB11 6DR AB11 6DR

Get in touch

homestartaberdeen.org.uk
01224693545

Inspire PTL (Partnership Through Life) Ltd is a registered charity – SC000038 - that provides support to more than 300 adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs, including autism, across the North-east of Scotland.

Address

Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen AB24 5HP

Get in touch

01224 280 005

Kayleigh's Wee Stars is a local charity established in 2012 by Jonathan and Anna Cordiner after losing their 2 year old daughter Kayleigh to a terminal illness. With a desire to help other families, the charity was set up to offer support to families caring for a terminally ill child. Our funds help families, many of whom have to give up work, to cover essential living costs and other expenses associated with caring for their child, such as travel to hospital and hospices or childcare for siblings. Additionally our funds are used to purchase specialist equipment or to allow home modifications to ensure the child can stay at home for their final weeks or months and be safe and comfortable. We also fund short breaks for families to spend some last precious time together. Kayleigh's Wee Stars is there to ensure no family caring for a terminally ill child should have to worry about money.

Address

Office 8, Oldmeldrum Business Centre, Colpy Way, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0BZ

Get in touch

07775 607818

The Salvation Army Citadel. 28 Castle Street Aberdeen Meals for needy, Five activities for elderly every week Parents& Toddler group Addictions support worker

Address

28 Castle Street Aberdeen AB11 5BG

Get in touch

07563928008

Clan is here for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. We provide emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, carers and friends.

Address

120 Westburn Road AB25 2QA

Get in touch

01224647000

The MCR Charity was established in 2007 to support young people, including those who are care-experienced, or have experienced disadvantage, to help them realise their full potential through education. Our aim is to help young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with our inspiring mentor community and partners, we can help young people to realise their skills and progress onto a positive destination. Our vision is for all young people to experience an equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. At the core of the MCR Pathways programme is one to one relationship-based mentoring focused on building confidence, belief and self-esteem. Our volunteer mentors spend an hour each week listening to and encouraging a young person in their school.

Address

Mitchell Library, Berkeley Street Glasgow, UK G3 7DN

Get in touch

mcrpathways.org/about-mcr-pathways
07483950803

The only early pregnancy loss charity in North East Scotland. Our aim is to provide support for women and men after a miscarriage. Services include 1:1's and support group which are help virtually, in person or on the phone; mister, pregnancy after loss and a different pathway.

Address

Balmoral Business Hub, Balmoral Park, Cove, Aberdeen AB12 3JG

Get in touch

07808638428

Aberdeens local independent animal welfare centre for stray and abandoned animals and rehoming centre (apologies if duplicated as we couldn't remember if we had completed this previously)

Address

Brickfield, East Seaton, Aberdeen AB24 1XL

Get in touch

twitter.com/celebrateabdn
01224 483624