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Date: 8th March 2019
Issue: 658
E-Bulletin
New MS Society Signposting
Booklet
The MS Society Aberdeen local group has
launched an excellent and very helpful
Signposting Booklet.
SIS Retail Academy 2019 For a copy and more information about the
MS Society local group in Aberdeen please
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is delighted to offer social email aberdeen@mssociety.org.uk or via
enterprises, with products suitable for retail and corporate markets, Facebook at www.facebook.com/MS-Society-
a rare opportunity to attend our Retail Academy 2019. Aberdeen-118034518782779
There are a limited number of fully funded places (excluding travel
and personal expenses) for social enterprises based in Scotland.
Free Football Boots
SIS Retail Academy 2019 will provide 20 individuals with places at
our expert, residential training academy for social entrepreneurs CFINE have a large selection of donated and
looking to scale their impact by accessing significant retail and hardly used in good condition football boots and
corporate markets. trainers - they were collected by the Scottish
Football Association Youth Team at their annual
This is the third Retail Academy for social enterprises, and this year football boot drive. They wanted these boots
it is taking place in Falkirk, Scotland. It has been made possible to be used by other children/adults to enjoy
through the generous support of the Scottish Government and Asda. football/sports activities.
SIS Retail Academy 2019 aims to inspire, offer practical insight and CFINE have agreed to support the young people
knowledge and the opportunity to meet with retail and corporate from the team by distributing the boots/trainers
buyers who will provide expert feedback and may wish to develop a to any groups or organisations that may benefit.
future buyer-supplier relationship.
There are a range of sizes and colours to suit
The programme includes a mix of teaching, expert panels and both boys and girls as well as some adult sizes if
speakers, store and warehouse visit, keynote speaker and peer-led required for volunteers within your organisation.
dinners, and pitching to buyers. It is designed to provide the very
best training, guidance and support for social entrepreneurs. If you have an interest in taking some of the
boots/trainers please contact Kerry Wright at
There are only 20 places available, so check out Social Investment KWright@cfine.org and she can arrange for
Scotland’s website to learn more and apply. you to come into CFINE to choose whatever is
suitable for the groups/individuals you work
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Aberdeen City Council Cuts Money to Third INSIDE THIS E-BULLETIN
Sector QUICK LINKS
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NEWS
FUNDING
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VOLUNTEERING
JOB VACANCIES
This week’s devastating cuts from the council budget is extremely bad
news for the sector and the recipients of our services.
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Like many others ACVO has had a 40% cut to the funding directly related
to the work it does in community planning, localities and children’s services. This will mean it will be harder to ensure the
voices of the sector are heard in these forums. However, given the cuts this week it appears that ACC is not at all committed
to listening to the voices of those in need or indeed really dedicated to the early intervention and support for the city’s
most vulnerable.
Whilst the council’s own staff is preserved from redundancy, the 3rd sector will now be issuing notification to its staff about
compulsory redundancies.
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On the programme the ACVO and SHMU team showcase the magnificent world of volunteering, packed full of the latest
ACVO, third sector, community news and volunteering opportunity updates brought to you by ‘Mike on the Mic’ and
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Online Application for Charitable Status
The Office of the Scottish charity Regulator (OSCR) has announced changes to the
process of applying for charitable status.
From 1 April 2019 they will withdraw the editable .pdf application form. For potential
applicants and advisors with applications in progress using the current .pdf form,
OSCR will continue to accept these applications until 30 April 2019.
From 01 May 2019 all incoming applications for charitable status will have to be submitted using the online process.
You can register to use this process at; https://status.oscr.org.uk/
If you are contemplating an application, please contact ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers on 01224 686075 or at
sandy.mathers@acvo.org.uk for assistance and guidance.
International Mother Language Day
2019
Aberdeen Multicultural Centre successfully hosted
an event to celebrate International Mother Language
Day 2019 on 24th February 2019 at the Aberdeen Arts
Centre.
Similar to previous years, AMC organized an art
competition for kids. The kids were divided into two
groups aged 5-8 years and 9 to 13 years of age. The
themes of the Art competition were ‘a landscape of
your imagination’ and ‘nature in your country’. Three
winners for each category were awarded a prize and
a certificate. The art competition provided kids with
the opportunity to show their skills and helped them to
develop confidence in their future activities.
The programme commenced with an introduction to International Mother Language Day by Azad, a member of Aberdeen
Multicultural Community, highlighting the importance of IMLD and its histroty. Speeches followed from The Lord Provost
of Aberdeen, Councilor Barney Crockett and The Rt. Honorable MSP Lewis Macdonald, who highlighted the importance of
such events for the community and the city, and the importance of celebrating cultural diversity. The programme was also
attended by Aberdeen Councillors and the Deputy Provost of Aberdeenshire.
The main cultural programme commenced at 13:30 with a performance of the popular IMLD theme song, Amar Vai Er Rokte
Rangano, were sang by Bornomala Aberdeen (Bengali Language School) children. Over 140 talented individual performers
from different parts of the world took part in the programme, with 20 different languages represented. Performers included
Kala Sangam, Desi Scot, The Melting Pot Collective, Nepalese Community, Gaelic Choir, Doric Poetry, African Poetry and
Dance, North African music, Polish Rap, the Red Pheonix dance Co. Chinese dance group, the Desi Bravehearts from
Glasgow, and the SC&T Youth Ceilidh Ensemble.
Around 400 attendees enjoyed a vibrant and colourful day at this unique cultural event celebrating the importance of mother
languages, cultural diversity and linguistic practices in order to preserve and protect the mother tongue and bring solidarity
among diverse cultures which would otherwise disappear in the future to come. AMC would like to extend their sincere
gratitude to invited guest speakers, staff, volunteers, performers, food suppliers and audiences.
Our drop-in centre is open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm at: Aberdeen Multicultural Centre 84 Spring Garden, AB25 1GN, 01224977424,
contact@abmc.org.uk www.abmc.org.uk
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Caring in Aberdeen Survey
The Aberdeen City Health and Social
Care Partnership provide health and
social care services in the City. We are
evaluating our Carers Strategy for Aberdeen and we are keen to find out more about what is important to our carers.
Do you or someone close to you care for someone? This could be a friend or relative and it could include carrying out
activities such helping with grocery shopping, house work or going out. If so, your views are extremely important to us in
evaluating our carer’s strategy in Aberdeen City.
If you or someone close to you carers for someone and you would like to complete this survey then please do so by 10pm
on Sunday 17th March 2019 using the link below:
https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=154702860391
If you have any questions or would like to request a paper version of the survey, please contact ACHSCPEnquiries@
aberdeencity.gov.uk
Record Leap for Aberdeen Charity
A cancer support charity is calling on adrenaline lovers as it
launches Scotland’s most terrifying fundraising event.
CLAN Cancer Support has announced this year’s Brave the Bounce
bungee jump which will feature Scotland’s first 300 ft drop – twice
as deep as last year’s popular event. Courageous participants will
be rewarded with a birds-eye view of Aberdeen, as they prepare
to leap off a platform and drop an eye-watering 300 feet to the
ground. A drone view of the height of the drop has been filmed by
a drone https://youtu.be/gx1keeiduPM.
The CLAN Brave the Bounce bungee jump will take place on Saturday 29th June 2019, from 9am – 7pm, at Aberdeen Beach
Boulevard.
People from 14 – 114 are invited to experience the closest thing to human flight, to raise money for CLAN, which provides
cancer support to people across the north-east who are affected by cancer.
Online registration for the Brave the Bounce 2019 is now open at www.clanhouse.org. There is a £40 registration fee, and
participants are asked to set themselves a £80 sponsorship target.
Ruth McIntosh, CLAN fundraising co-ordinator, said: “We are excited to bring Scotland’s highest bungee to Aberdeen in June.
Last year’s event was extremely popular, and many of those who jumped the 160ft drop have already signed up to challenge
themselves to 300ft.
“We are always overwhelmed by the support CLAN receives from businesses and individuals across Aberdeen city and shire,
and we are confident this new venture will excite daredevils from across the region. It is the first time such an exhilarating
event has taken place in Aberdeen, and the views from the jumping platform at the top, looking out to the North Sea and
city will be unmissable.”
CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity which provides comfort, support and information, free of charge, for
anyone, of any age, affected by any type of cancer. CLAN aims to support people to reduce anxiety, stress and to increase
their ability to cope with the effects of a serious illness.
To book your slot on Scotland’s biggest bungee, and for more information about CLAN Cancer Support, please visit: www.
clanhouse.org.
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Climate Week North East
Fancy a tour of a Community Wind Farm or Hydro, learn
some stress busting techniques, forage, listen to amazing
talks, learn more about gardening, go walking in company,
visit a zero waste café or simply learn more about living
sustainably?
Climate Week North East is a week full of fun, inspiring
and interesting events in Aberdeen and the Shire, running
between 15th- 24th March 2019, designed to raise awareness
of climate change and show what we can all do to make a
difference and reduce our carbon footprint in a fun way. Be
inspired and learn what small (and big) steps you can take
in the fight against climate change starting with the free
Green Family Fun Day in Hazlehead Park on Saturday 16th
March, followed by Seedy Sunday at Aden Country Park,
the Environmental Earth Fair at Balmedie Leisure Centre on
23rd March and culminating with Earth Day at Aberdeen
Science Centre on Sunday 24th March. From tours of
community renewable projects, cooking demonstrations to
guided ranger walks and bike rides, films, plays, and talks,
Climate Week North East is designed to showcase the inspiring action happening here in the North East and demonstrate
what each of us can do to make a real positive difference in our own lives and the lives of others.
As Alison Stuart, Aberdeen Climate Action, says “There is only 12 years left to really change our behaviours and reduce
carbon emissions. While much more needs to be done at a governmental and macro-economic level, I am constantly
amazed at the passion and power shown at the community, SME and individual level here in the north east. There are so
many amazing sustainability projects and Climate Week is a fantastic opportunity to get to know more about them and be
inspired to change your life for the better.
All of us can do something to help reduce climate change. It is easy to take small steps that all build into making a big
difference (and save us money). These steps can be as small as changing your home power supply to renewable, growing
your own veg and eating less meat, reusing and recycling, using your car less and getting a hybrid or electric car to starting
up your own community project or company with the reduction of carbon emissions as an outcome. There are lots we all
can do.”
Why don’t you challenge your friends, family and colleagues to a friendly competition to see how much carbon emission
you can save during March? You can gain inspiration from our websites: www.aberdeenclimateaction.org and www.
sustainableaberdeen.com and come along to our free monthly Climate Café, the first Tuesday of each month, in the Belmont
Filmhouse Café Bar between 7-9pm. For full details check out Aberdeen Climate Action @facebook.
Put a note in your diary for CWNE and come along to the fun and inspiring events. The full programme of events will be
uploaded at https://www.climateweekaberdeen.org/programme.html or found on CWNE@facebook.
Brief Guide to Measuring Loneliness
Charities are being offered a free guide that advises not-for-profit organisations on how to measure the impact of their work
in tackling loneliness.
The 12-page guide, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, includes a ready-to-use questionnaire template to help
organisations assess the effectiveness of their work.
Read More
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Women in Art find a Way Through
Aberdeen City and Shire
Aberdeen Arts Centre saw a wild night out on 22nd
February for lovers of song, poetry, painting and drama
as the Spotlight was turned by Mindblox coaching onto
four local women artists who have lived and survived to
tell their tales - singer Cameron Jay, Doric poet Jo Gilbert,
writer Kayrin Macmillan and ACVO’s own Alison Chandler
showing new and previously unexhibited work.
The uplifting evening took the form of a “Loose
Women” style interview followed by performance with
accompanying, shopping opportunity and luxuury raffle. Alison moves on to exhibit new work at Johnshaven Heritage Hub
from Saturday 9th March to April 7th 1.00-4.00. Her artistic, physical and spiritual journey from Cancer to pilgrimage on the
Camino de Santiago de Compostela is accompanied by a project she has supported with local schoolchildren inspired by the
award-winning documentary of her story “Painting Myself Brave”.
For more information visit www.waythroughart.com
What Matters to Local Communities and Older People
in Scotland
The ALLIANCE has published a new report highlighting the findings of engagement
activity around Brexit.
The ALLIANCE’s new report, exploring the impact Brexit will have on health and social
care, is now available to read below.
Brexit is fast approaching with Scotland set to leave the European Union on the 29th
March, as matters currently stand. In advance of this proposed date, the ALLIANCE
has spent the last year asking communities across Scotland an important question:
‘What Matters to You?’ From Campbeltown to Aberdeen, local communities have told
us that they have real concerns about Brexit’s potential impact on health and social
care, rights and regulation, finance and funding, identity and young people.
Beyond these discussion points, many common themes emerged, including uncertainty,
trust, transparency and accessibility of information.
Respondents were not only worried about their own wellbeing. They stressed the importance of security for them, for
their families and for their children. This illustrates the cross-generational impact of Brexit, with any impact on younger
generations affecting the wellbeing of older people in Scotland and vice versa. In this sense, the effects of Brexit will be
shared across communities and across generations.
ALLIANCE Director Irene Oldfather commented on the findings of the newly published report “The ALLIANCE took this
discussion to the heart of local communities where we heard about the worries people, and in particular older people, have
about the impact of Brexit on their way of life, their medicines and their pension security. For younger people, issues around
freedom of movement, education and learning prevailed.
“The divisive effect that Brexit has had was particularly evident in the most recent sessions where older people resented
having been stereotyped as supporters of Brexit, noting a rise in ageism in Scotland.”
Download the Report
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Community Justice Updates
News
• More support for child witnesses of domestic https://www.gov.scot/news/more-support-for-child-witnesses-of-domestic-
abuse/
• Update from National CJ Coordinators’ Session 25th February 2019
Consultations
• Scottish Government - Transforming Parole in Scotland . The aim of this consultation is to seek your views on further
reforms we are considering making to our justice system to improve the experience of victims in the parole process,
increase openness and transparency of the Parole Board for Scotland and ensure the independence of the Parole Board is
maintained. https://consult.gov.scot/justice/transforming-parole-in-scotland/
Events
• 5th March 2019: Rurality and Justice, Inverness.
• 21st March 2019: Delivering Effective justice in Scotland: Getting smarter on crime and the causes of crime,a MacKay
Hannah Conference, Edinburgh.
• 25th March: Smart Justice Festival, a conference from Community Justice Scotland, Edinburgh
• 3rd April 2019: Prevention, Intervention & Inclusion: Harmful Sexual Behaviour And Young People With Additional Support
Needs, Glasgow.
• 1st May 2019: Virtual Rehab Day, Glasgow.
• 19-20th June, Annual National Youth Justice Conference, Glasgow.
• 21st-23rd October 2019: International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health, Edinburgh
• The Building Connections Partnership Conference has been re-scheduled and will now take place on 24th April 2019.
Speakers & Topics
Dr Simon Hilton – Adverse Childhood Experiences - the Public Health Perspective, Dr Elaine Allan – Mental Health - the role
of the School Nurse, Karyn McCluskey – Social Justice, Dr Brodie Paterson – Trauma Informed Practice
The event is open to colleagues from schools and local partnerships. Please share with relevant colleagues. To book your place,
please use the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/partnership-forum-building-connections-registration-56781977423
Newsletter
In 2018 the Scottish Government established the Health & Social Care in Prisons Programme Board – with the aim of driving
improvement by removing structural barriers to delivery. Members include NHS Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Scottish
Prison Service, COSLA and the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum. The programme board has 4 workstreams with the
following deliverables
1. Quality, outcomes & improvement
2. Governance & leadership
3. Health & social care integration
4. Clinical IT
Health & Social Care in Prisons Programme Newsletter
‘Right to Rent’ Scheme Causes Landlords to Discriminate, Rules High Court
The government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy took a hit in a High Court judgement on Friday. Spencer J declared the “right
to rent” scheme, laid out in sections 20-37 of the Immigration Act 2014, incompatible with the European Convention on
Human Rights (ECHR). He also declared that a decision by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to roll out the
scheme in devolved territories without further evaluation of its efficacy and discriminatory impact would be irrational and
would constitute a breach of s. 149 Equality Act 2010.
Read More
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What Does Primary Care Look Like for the
Next Generation?
Primary Care is generally the first point of contact with the NHS
(except for Accident and Emergency) for most people in Scotland
when they need to access healthcare. This includes contact with
many community based services and healthcare professionals
as well as also a number of non-clinical roles such as practice
receptionists and managers and community links workers.
In 2015, the Scottish Government produced the National Clinical
Strategy for Scotland. It was developed to look at how Healthcare needs to adapt to keep up with a growing and evolving
population, huge changes in technology and the integration of Health and Social Care services across the country in the
long term.
The Scottish Government’s vision for the future of primary care services is for multi-disciplinary teams, made up of a variety
of health professionals working together to support people in their community and give GPs more time to spend with
patients in specific need of their expertise.
Primary Care Transformation is about modernising primary care to deliver a safe, effective and person-centred healthcare
service. It focuses on multidisciplinary team working to reduce pressures on services. It also aims to ensure better outcomes
for patients with access to the right professional, at the right time, as near to home as possible.
Tell the Scottish Government what you think of current services and how they can be improved and sustained in the future
by filling in this survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/parliamentscotprimary-nhs-care-survey/
The deadline is 30 April 2019. If you need the survey in another format, please contact David Cullum, Clerk, Health and
Sport Committee via telephone (0131 348 5210) or email HealthandSport@parliament.scot
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Scottish Drugs Forum E-learning
Scottish Drugs Forum is pleased to announce the
launch of a new e-learning resource dedicated to
raising basic knowledge and awareness of illicit drugs
that are commonly used in Scotland.
The free-to-access, one-hour ‘Drug Awareness’
introductory course can be completed in one sitting,
or alternatively be completed in separate sittings to provide a fully flexible learning experience.
Alongside face-to-face training, SDF has been supporting the development of e-learning courses on a variety of topics as it
is recognised as an effective tool for individuals who may experience constraints on available time and budget.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify a range of reasons why people use drugs
• Describe patterns of drug use
• Recall commonly used drugs in Scotland
• Understand and explain harm reduction techniques
Although the course has been designed to meet the needs of people who may come into contact with people who use drugs,
various other audiences will benefit from the e-learning, including; GPs, nurses, teachers, police, housing workers, social
workers, mental health workers and the general public.
https://www.sdfworkforcedevelopment.org.uk/ems/live/index.php?view=details&id=3756:drug-awareness-introductory-
course&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=294
New Research Reveals the Hardships of those Begging
Hard-hitting new research into begging in Edinburgh has been published by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership
and Shelter Scotland.
Researchers commissioned jointly by Shelter and the Partnership found evidence of at least 420 people begging on the
streets of the capital over the two years to October 2018. It found that the lives of those begging were characterised by
deep, often lifelong poverty, poor mental and physical health, addiction and the constant threat of abuse.
It’s the first detailed piece of research into begging in any UK city for 20 years and is described as a first step in finding ways
to support people out of begging in Edinburgh.
The research found that 89% of people begging were Edinburgh and UK nationals, with 73% having a local connection of
accommodation or last settled address being in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership includes representatives of public agencies such as NHS Lothian and Police
Scotland as well Essential Edinburgh which represents city centre businesses. The Partnership has agreed that a united effort
will be required to help people move on from begging.
Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan, Chair of the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership said “Street begging is a hugely
complex issue and if we’re going to address it effectively we have to improve our understanding of it. That’s why we
commissioned this important and long overdue research in partnership with Shelter Scotland – the most detailed research
done on this issue in the UK for two decades. This is the first step in producing a long-term strategy to fully understand and
respond to the complexities of street begging. We’ve set up a working group to analyse the findings and develop an action
plan.”
Read the report here
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FUNDING
If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO on (01224)
686058 or e-mail enquiries@acvo.org.uk
Raising and Giving 2019
Applications are now open!
It’s now possible to apply for funding for money raised during the year 2018/19! If you are a local charity or a national
charity with a local branch in Aberdeenshire, then please apply using the following application. Please refer closely to our
Criteria and Guidance Notes when filling out your application.
Applications should be sent to christie.milne@abdn.ac.uk or by mail FAO Christie Milne Aberdeen University Students’
Association, Elphinstone Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3TU, Aberdeen by Monday the 25th of March 2019.
The Allen Lane Foundation - Social Cohesion Programme
The Foundation is particularly concerned about divisions in communities that occurred around the 2016 Referendum and
subsequently.
The Social Cohesion programme will look to support grassroots organisations at a very local level (housing estate or
distinct community) where there are issues which identify marginalised groups of people (especially those from within the
Foundation’s priorities, but not exclusively) who are excluded. It will fund work which breaks down barriers and tensions in
the local community thereby reducing feelings of division and “them and us”.
Applications will be particularly encouraged from areas of high deprivation but not exclusively.
More Information
Corra Foundation - Henry Duncan Awards
The Henry Duncan Awards supports grassroots charities in Scotland with an income of less than £500,000 which are
delivering programmes or services clearly focused on improving the quality of life for people who are disadvantaged.
There is particular interest in applications which are focused on supporting: vulnerable children and young people, isolated
older people, carers, families in poverty and people affected by disability or mental health issues.
The Corra Foundation was previously called The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.
More Information
Comic Relief/Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Tech for Good Programme
The Tech for Good programme was developed in response to the emerging need for charities in the UK to use technology to
explore different approaches to delivering better services. It aims to provide the opportunity for not-for-profit organisations,
who already have some technological capacity, to take their digital innovation projects forward.
Projects should address one of our four core issue areas: Children Survive and Thrive, Global Mental Health Matters,
Fighting for Gender Justice, or A Safe Place to Be.
They will also welcome applications addressing challenges related to disability and inclusion outside of the themes specified
above. A wide range of digital interventions will be considered.
More Information
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To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at
asimpson@acvo.org.uk.
Upcoming ACVO Training Courses
Enjoy being on a committee
13th March 2-4pm or 15th May 10-12pm
£10
On a Management Committee?
Come along to ACVO’s Training course Introduction to Management Committee Skills.
Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover;
• Role of the Committee • Role of the Committee Member
• Roles of the Office Bearers • Before, during and after a meeting
• Legal Responsibilities • Recruitment & Retention
Book Now
Enjoy being a charity trustee
17th April 10-12pm
£10
Running a Charity in Aberdeen?
Come along to ACVO’s Training course on Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees.
Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the lunchtime session will cover;
• Background to the Act • Who are Charity Trustees?
• General duties of Trustees • Specific duties of Trustees
• Remuneration of Charity Trustees • Breach of duty as a Charity Trustee
Book Now
VOiCE Online Free Session in Aberdeen
Thursday 21st March 2019 10.30am
VOiCE is a free tool which anyone can access and use to help them plan, carry out and
review community engagement activities.
The tool is based on the National Standards for Community Engagement and supports you
to approach the work based on these.
The session is free to attend and should last around two and a half hours. It features a short
overview of the National Standards followed by a practical session working through the tool
together.
You can book a space on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-session-aberdeen-march-2019-tickets-56907942187
Or contact Chris Third or his colleagues at the Scottish Health Council Grampian Office on 01224 559444 or email grampian@
scottishhealthcouncil.org
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MOVING
AND
HANDLING
PEOPLE
Who is this workshop for?
Any staff who are required to move or handle people safely in their workplace
including using specialist equipment, such as hoists, or simply assisting a
person to move out of a chair.
Learning Outcomes
On completion, participants will:
• Understand the principles of M&H legislation;
• Discuss good practice and poor technique and its impacts;
• Understand professional standards;
• Demonstrate and practice ergonomic approach to manual handling;
• Understand risk assessing and principles of safer manual handling;
• Application of techniques in the workplace.
Course Duration - 1-day workshop
Cost - £79 + VAT
Book before 31st March 2019 quoting MAR19 and save £10 on any M&H course during 2019.
To book individual places visit
www.bacmandh.eventbrite.com
or for larger groups contact Learning and
Development at: LandD@bonaccordcare.org
using the header MOVING AND HANDLING.
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Spring Fayre
Danestone
Congregational Church
Community Area, Fairview Street, Danestone
Scottish Charity: SC008354
Saturday 9th March 2019
10am – 12noon
Various stalls including
Raffle, Chocolate Easter Egg Stall,
Children’s Easter Lucky Dip,
Bottle Stall and Trolls Tombola
We also hope to have the following Stalls
Usborne books, Bows by Lou B,
Tropic Skincare, Pat Love Crochet
Little Crafty Gifts, Abigail Party Nails
Happy Hampers, 1323 jewellery
Scentsy
Entry: Adults £2,
Children £1
includes refreshments
Everyone welcome
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ACE SPORTS GROUP
MONDAY'S 6PM TO 7PM
11TH MARCH - TOUCH RUGBY @ WESTBURN PARK
25TH MARCH - TUBING @ SNOWSPORTS
CENTRE,GARTHDEE
15TH APRIL - YOGA @ WESTBURN
29TH APRIL - 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL @ TORRY
SPORTS CENTRE
NO NEED TO BOOK, JUST DROP IN!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SCOTT MCNAB AT
SMCNAB@SPORTABERDEEN.CO.UK
07557 139174
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Do you like to sing?
Would you like to join a fun, friendly group without the
pressure of an audition? If so, One Voice Singers
invite you to an
Open Evening
On Tuesday 12th March 2019 at
Queens Cross Church
Albyn Place, Aberdeen
7.30-9.30pm
We sing a variety of rock, pop and stage hits through the
decades. Come along and meet the group, enjoy some
refreshments and experience the joy of singing in a small
choir – no experience necessary. All welcome.
For any further information please
e-mail –
theonevoicesingers@btinternet.com,
or contact Debbie on 07734217156. You
can also find us on facebook OneVoice
Singers
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Let's evaluate! programme for third sector organisations
The Let's evaluate! programme of workshops is designed for third sector organisations and consists of
three 'starter' workshops. They are delivered regularly throughout the year in a variety of places across
Scotland:
• Getting started: Outcomes and Indicators
• Make to measure: Evaluation Methods and Plans
• Telling my story: Analysing and Reporting on Outcomes
You can also commission one or all of these for your organisation -
http://www.evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/how-can-we-help/workshop-and-events/commission-workshop-your-organisation/
From time to time we offer some specific topic workshops about logic modelling, using evidence and writing
case studies. For more information click here - http://evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/how-can-we-help/workshop-and-
events/lets-evaluate-advanced-workshops/
"The training has given me a clearer flavour of how to evaluate and has shown me that this can be done
without a lot of complicated formulas and equations". Anne Miller, Cornerstone
For more details of each workshop and booking details please see below.
>Getting started: Outcomes and Indicators
Need to show the difference you make and don’t know where to start? Want to learn to write clear
outcomes or set indicators to help measure that you are achieving your outcomes? This starter workshop is
designed to do just that!
Read more about this or click a link below to book…
• Thursday 28 February 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 7 March 2019, Aberdeen
• Thursday 2 May 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 15 August 2019, Perth
>Make to measure: Evaluation Methods and Plans
Come to this fun, interactive workshop to learn about different methods and tools, from body maps and
wheels to videos and poetry! Make to Measure will inspire you to collect evidence creatively that shows you
are achieving your outcomes. You will also learn how to put a monitoring and evaluation plan in place.
Read more about this or click a link below to book…
• Thursday 14 March 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 21 March 2019, Aberdeen
• Thursday 16 May 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 29 August 2019, Perth
>Telling my story: Analysing and Reporting on Outcomes
Make the most of all the evidence you have gathered and learn how to analyse and use it to tell your story!
This energising workshop will empower you to improve your project delivery and reporting on outcomes to
funders and stakeholders.
Read more about this or click a link below to book…
• Thursday 28 March 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 4 April 2019, Aberdeen
• Thursday 30 May 2019, Glasgow
• Thursday 12 September 2019, Perth
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Aberdeen Counselling Forum
“An Introduction to Personality Disorders”
This workshop aims to provide an introduction to understanding personality disorders. The
day will provide an opportunity to explore facts and myths around personality disorders,
become aware of tools for assessing personality disorders. Allow participants to frame
therapeutic interventions within the context of their own work setting, whilst reflecting upon
their own personality traits.
By the end of the session participants will have acquired an introductory understanding of
the common signs and symptoms which may indicate the presence of personality disorders,
such as:
Emotional instability disorder
Histrionic personality disorders
Narcissistic personality disorders
*Reflected upon their own personality traits and how this reflection can help us understand
the lived experience of those with a personality disorder.
*Explored appropriate and inappropriate therapeutic methods, for building and maintaining a
therapeutic alliance with clients with personality disorders
*Established a personal understanding of when it is and is not appropriate to work with this
client group.
*Identified onward pathways for client referral.
*Created a self-care package to minimise the diminishing impacts of working with clients
with personality disorders.
The session is designed to utilise and build on the existing knowledge and experiences of
the participants present. The session is a combination of:
Interactive group discussions
video presentations
Case studies
Personal reflective time
FACILITATOR: Sally Ingram is a qualified, psychotherapist, trainer, supervisor, adult, child
and adolescent counsellor. Sally’s work with clients spans 20 years in the role of counsellor,
supervisor, residential family worker & heads a University wellbeing service.
Saturday 16th March 2019
Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Queens Cross, Aberdeen
10am – 4:00pm
Enquries or book contact: Jacquie
Telephone: 07928744701
Email: jacquie.sim@icloud.com
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A QUALITY NORTH EAST MOUNTAIN TRUST
FUTURE FOR
MOUNTAINEERS 2018-2019 Winter Lecture Series
AND HILL-
WALKERS
Higher Ground: A Mountain Guide’s Life
Martin Moran
Martin will recount highlights from his 35 year career as a mountain guide, during which he has discovered new horizons
of adventure with his clients in Scotland, Norway and the Indian Himalaya. An ascent of Norway’s biggest icefall, the
Vettisfossen, epic winter climbs in the Cairngorms and Torridon, and a solo winter traverse of the Cuillin at age 61 will all
feature plus pioneering Himalayan climbs on Nanda Devi and in Zanskar.
Wednesday 20th March 2019
Sportsman’s Club, 11 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL
TIME 7-30pm
ADMISSION (£4; members and concessions £2.00)
NON MEMBERS WELCOME
www.nemt.org.uk
Improving Health: Developing Effective Practice - Blended Learning
Improving Health Developing Effective Practice (IH:DEP) is a free blended learning course to enable participants to increase
their confidence in improving health and tackling health inequalities by providing a framework which will guide and encourage
the development of effective and reflective practice. It combines eLearning and face to face workshops accredited at SCQF
level 9 by Robert Gordon’s University
This 150 hour learning course is made up of Group workshops 20hrs; Directed study 30hrs; eLearning 15hrs & Private study
85hrs
The course is aimed at all occupational groups within the public, voluntary and third sectors, with a role or interest in
improving health or tackling health inequalities
Half Day Induction
Monday 15th April 9.00am-1pm - Large Conference Room, Inverurie Hospital
Tuesday 14th May 2019
9.00am-4pm - Large Conference Room, Inverurie Hospital
Tuesday 25th June 2019
9.00am-4pm - Large Conference Room, Inverurie Hospital
Monday 26th August 2019
9.00am-4pm - Large Conference Room, Inverurie Hospital
If you wish to book a place or have any queries please contact: Sheila Robertson, Administrator, Public Health Directorate,
Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road, Aberdeen, AB15 6RE on 01224 558466 or email sheila.robertson@nhs.net
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd March 2019
link: https://elearning.healthscotland.com/course/view.php?id=278
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Coffee & Cake
Could you, your family,
friends or colleagues
hold a coffee morning
or cake sale for
YoungDementia UK
this March?
Find out more
www.youngdementiauk.org/coffee-cake
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Spring Craft Fayre
Saturday 23 March, 10am to 2pm at Fly Cup, Burghmuir Circle, Inverurie
INDOOR CRAFT/GIFT STALLS & RAFFLE
FREE ADMISSION & CAR PARKING
COFFEE SHOP OPEN
Pick up your Mother’s Day gifts at our Spring Fayre!
Calling all crafters
If you are interested in having a stall (£10 per table plus
raffle prize), please email catering@flycup.org
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Scottish Mental Health First Aid: Young People
2 Course Dates
Monday 25th March 2019 OR Tuesday 7th Mary 2019
from 9.30 am – 4.30pm at
The Fire Station, North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6TP
For those working/support or volunteering with 10 – 17 year olds, this is an evidence learning
course for adults to provide initial support; in a crisis and non-crisis situation.
This course does not train you to become a counsellor or mental health professional. It is
designed to teach you to better understand mental health and how it affects young people, as
well as learn mental health first aid skills such as:-
• How to recognise the signs of mental health problems or distress
• How to ask about mental distress
• How to provide initial support
• How to guide a young person towards appropriate professional help
The course also aims to show how mental health first aid can be applied in a crisis situation involving a range of common
mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide and substance misuse.
This 14-hour training course is designed to increase understanding of mental health and how it affects young people. The
course requires several hours of personal CPD both before and after the training day in order to complete the course. The
personal learning part of the course is done through the e-learning zone on the SMHFA –YP website.
The Cost is £75 per participant for the 14 hour programme (including 1 day training).
If you would like more information about his course and a booking form please contact Emma Cameron, 07760257038 or
email e.cameron@thespark.org.uk
Time to Heal
Riverside Drive
Born Accord House AB11 7SL.
Women Empowerment Project
PROJECTS DAYS TIME DURATION
SEWING TUESDAYS 12.30PM 8WEEKS
WEDNESDAYS 12PM
CERAMICS THURSDAYS 5-7PM 8 WEEKS
ARTS AND CRAFT TU3ESDAYS 10AM- 10AM-12PM ON GOING
KNITTING WEDNESDAYS 10AM ONGOING
COMPUTING FRIDAYS 4 8 WEEKS
Cooking SATURDAYS 11 AM ON GOING
LESSONS APART FROM 2ND
SATURDAYS
Future Generation Fridays 5-7pm. Till Dec 31st
Club
For more enquiries about these activities, please send an email to info@ttoheal.org
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Aberdeen Branch
Chair: Sheriff Graeme Napier
Secretary: Nicola Youngson / Isobel
Townsend
Charity No: SC008124 www.sastudyoffending.org.uk
_____________________________________________________________________________
5.45pm on Thursday 28th March 2019
Room N204, Sir Ian Wood Building, Robert Gordon University,
Garthdee, Aberdeen
Free car parks available
The Role of Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Services in the Assessment and Management of Children
who "Offend"
Dr Aileen Blower, Consultant Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist and CAMHS
Clinical Director in Ayrshire.
Dr Aileen Blower is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has mainly worked in community
settings. She previously worked as a consultant for 9 years in the Glasgow Forensic CAMHS
team. Her current part-time roles are as Joint Clinical Lead with NHS Ayrshire & Arran for the
development of the national secure adolescent inpatient service, as a locum consultant in a UK
military mental health team and as a Member of the Mental Health Tribunal and National
Confidential Forum in Scotland. She is passionate about access to safe, effective health care
and has a special interest in family / systemic practice.
Members and non-members alike are welcome.
Solicitors & Advocates, Police and Social Workers and other professions may claim CPD
time for attendance at SASO lectures - registration at the event will be required.
Please communicate any enquiries regarding the presentation or SASO in general to:
Isobel Townsend / Nicola Youngson, Branch Secretaries
Tel: 01224 263215 / 263237 E-mail: i.townsend@rgu.ac.uk /
n.j.youngson@rgu.ac.uk
The COSTA Coffee Shop is open in the Sir Ian Wood Building until 10pm.
The aim of SASO is to bring together people with a wide range of experience in the criminal justice system so that
by listening, talking and sharing experience, a better understanding of our common problems will develop.
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OPENING SOON!!
BACShop@Hillylands
Daily living equipment for a better life
Range of equipment includes:
Rise recliner chairs Tipping kettle
Adapted tableware Walking aids
Wheelchairs Wheelchair accessories
and much more!
Find us at:
Hillylands Independent Living Centre
Croft Road
Aberdeen
AB16 6RB Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
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ABERDEEN VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATORS NETWORK
Come along to the first
Aberdeen Volunteer
Coordinators Network
Speed Networking Event
on:
Thursday 11th April 2019
2.00pm-4.00pm
at CLAN Cancer Support,
CLAN House,
120 Westburn Road,
Aberdeen, AB25 2QA
(*location map available at http://clanhouse.org/local/aberdeen/ )
*Make new contacts *Exchange ideas and
information *Catch up with colleagues
and peers *advance good practice
in volunteering
BOOK YOUR PLACE at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-co-ordinators-meeting-and-speed-networking-event-11042019-tickets-56628915611
*This is a free event, however, booking/registering your place is essential and on
a first come basis. Please book early as we expect this to be fully booked up again.
For more details/information please contact Mike at:
Email: Mike.Melvin@acvo.org.uk or tel.: 01224 686076
*Thank you to CLAN for kindly hosting this event*
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ABERDEEN
SMHFA course
23rd + 24th April ‘19
Spaces available.
Have you considered having a qualified Mental Health First Aid trained
person within the workplace or just as an individual to help people in crisis?
We all understand the importance of first aid, but more than often mental health issues are over
looked because of stigma or awkwardness attached to the subject. For this reason, there is often a
fear about speaking about such experiences.
Our Mental Health First Aid program is ideal for those who are looking to increase their awareness
and understanding around mental health and build their confidence to offer valuable first aid to
people suffering from mental distress in the workplace and in the community.
Both the UK and Scottish Government have recognised the importance of having Mental and
Physical First Aid on an equal foot and were unanimous in the decision to eventually make it
mandatory in the workplace.
Each year one person will take an average of 20 days off work due to mental health problems as
opposed to 7.2 working days off for a physical injury.
After attending the 12 hour course, candidates will be issued with an official NHS Health Scotland
Mental Health First Aid Certificate (adults) and will be able to:
• Lead awareness and understanding of how to support and improve mental health in the workplace
and community.
• Identify the key signs of mental ill health and know how to address these.
• Help others who might be experiencing mental ill health and aid their recovery.
• Communicate the importance of reducing stigma and discrimination.
• Provide insight and targeted support to managers and colleagues.
Our trainers have over 20 years experience working in Mental Health, NHS Mentally Healthy
Working Lives and Stress Management and more recently become trainers for NHS Scottish Mental
Health First Aid.
TO BOOK A PLACE – ScottishMHtraining@gmail.com and get details.
See further information on the website www.SMHFA.com
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COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
Aberdeen, August 2019 – June 2020
The Spark is providing a COSCA Counselling Skills Course delivered by practicing counselling
professionals throughout 2019/2020 in Aberdeen. Whether you are thinking of starting a career in
counselling or just want to improve your communication skills, this course is for you.
The Spark is a national relationship counselling charity and training organisation validated by COSCA.
The organisation has operated for over 50 years training and developing counsellors. All teaching
and practical sessions on the COSCA Skills course are delivered by our own team of counsellors,
offering students a wealth of knowledge and experience giving added insight into the profession.
The COSCA Skills course comprises of 4 modules of 30 hours each.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone whose work performance would benefit from the use of enhanced listening skills within
the workplace, eg nursing or health professionals, teaching or social work, police officers,
working in HR, in staff development and appraisals, management, and those working in care
settings – whether non-residential, or residential.
This course is an excellent first step for anyone interested in training as a counsellor.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
Effective listening and people skills that will benefit personal and work relationships.
Self-awareness and a better ability to reflect, enabling more effective interventions.
Knowledge of the theory that validates the effectiveness of counselling skills.
Understanding of the ethical framework required in all supporting relationships.
A professional recognised qualification, 40 SCQF credits at SCQF level 8.
THE COSCA COUNSELLING SKILLS COURSE:
• The 4 modules are 30 hours each, normally completed within a year.
• Delivered by highly trained tutors, who are experienced counsellors.
• Cost: £245 per module (inclusive of handbook), payable in full prior to course start or in
instalments by agreement. Fees are VAT exempt.
• Location: Aberdeen Community Health & Care Village, 50 Frederick Street, Aberdeen AB24 5HY
• Day/time: Friday 9.15-4.30pm (85% attendance required per module)
The course is subject to meeting the minimum number of participants required by COSCA and viability
will be assessed one month before the due start date. All dates will be confirmed at this time. Proposed
dates are on our website.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
Please email Training@TheSpark.org.uk , call 0141 222 2166 or visit our website at
www.thespark.org.uk
“The COSCA Skills course is without doubt the most fulfilling training course I have ever done. The team are
fantastic and I would highly recommend this to anyone who is at all interested in their own personal
development.” Student: Sarah 2018
“It was a real bonus having professional counsellors as trainers on this course. So inspiring!”
“I really enjoyed The Spark counselling skills course, I found it to be interesting and helpful. I learnt many new
skills, which I have been able to implement both at work and in my personal life".
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Join the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Rider Team
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 2019
Ride through the sublime scenery of the North
in a two day cycle event for all, either solo, with
friends, families and colleagues and ensure
your team can help make a difference to lives
affected by life changing chest, heart and
stroke illness.
Visit www.chss.org.uk/ridethenorth
or contact Katie on 0300 1212 888 NO LIFE HALF LIVED
katie.jones@chss.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is a wholly Scottish charity. It also operates as CHSS and is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee, no SC129114
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To advertise a job in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at asimpson@
acvo.org.uk. Please note that there is a charge see back page for more details. Job adverts are also posted on our
website - http://acvo.org.uk/about/vacancies/
Health Promotion Officer (Full Time)
Job purpose – overall summary:
At Asthma and Allergy Foundation, we understand how difficult
it is to cope with asthma. We believe children and young people
with asthma should be supported to manage their condition
where they live, learn and play. Empowering children and young
people with asthma will help them develop life-long skills for
managing their asthma and improve quality of life.
Health Promotion Officer will:
Lead the development and delivery of specialist health promotion programmes, projects and approaches
that will benefit children and young people with asthma, their families and carers. Deliver asthma
workshops and carry out asthma awareness presentations to wide spectrum of audience including:
• Children and young people with asthma
• Parents and carers of children with asthma
• Support for teachers and PSAs
• Responding to health related inquiries via telephone, emails and social media platforms
Experience:
Experience of working in a training role, experience of working directly with children and young people
with asthma, 3rd sector experience in a similar role; Line management experience and experience of
dealing with media.
Skills, interests and qualities required for this job:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Caring and empathetic; Understanding, supportive and
non-judgmental; Have the ability to focus on the needs and issues bothering children and young people
with asthma. Willingness to work with children/young people with a range of abilities; Knowledge of
community development and experience of working with community groups.
Salary: Up to £28000 depending on experience on a fixed period of two & half years.
For a full job description, including information on how to apply, please contact jobs@aaf-un.org
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 13th March 2019
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the
PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made
by Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
Funding for this role was made possible through National Lottery Award from Big Lottery Fund.
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