Dons fans take on gruelling coast-to-coast challenge for Community Trust
A group of intrepid Dons fans are set to take on a trek across the country in aid of the AFC Community Trust.
Charity
Inspired cash is ‘critical’ to help people out on Aberdeen’s streets
Two charities have been given a £12,500 boost to help people out on Aberdeen streets.
MSP’s praise for Aberdeen charity helping the homeless
A senior Scottish minister has paid a flying visit to an Aberdeen charity – as the Government steps up the fight against homelessness.
Aberdeen family inspired by son with Williams Syndrome raise thousands for charity
The condition, which is caused by the tiny deletion of part of chromosome 7, means four-year-old Alex will need open heart surgery at some point in his life.
Aberdeen garage staff set off on 458-mile charity cycle
Staff from an Aberdeen car repair service have set off on the first leg of a 458-mile cycle to raise vital funds for charity.
North-east music festival to celebrate 10th anniversary
The organisers of an annual north-east music festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
New Aberdeen mental health unit will be ‘life-saving’, says expert
The former head of mental health in Aberdeen has backed proposals for a new £3.2 million unit in the city.
North-east couples invited to give dancing a whirl Strictly for charity
A north-east charity has urged people to pull on their dancing shoes in aid of children’s healthcare.
Aberdeen moustache running event will raise funds for men’s health
A running event is to be held in Aberdeen later this year to raise funds to help men’s health.
Aberdeen charity asks city council to relax collection rules
A charity has urged a north-east authority to relax public charity collections rules.
North-east mental health fundraisers join forces with agricultural firm for charity cycle
A north-east mental health charity is teaming up with an agricultural feed firm for a fundraiser.
Stalls wanted for CLAN’s Christmas market
Stallholders have been urged to sign up to a Christmas market for a north-east cancer charity.
Dates-n-mates Aberdeen looking for new volunteers
An Aberdeen charity which provides dating and friendship opportunities for adults with learning disabilities is looking for volunteers.
Instagram introduces in-app charity donations with new sticker
Instagram users can now raise awareness of and donate directly to charities following the introduction of a donation sticker to the Stories section of the social media app.
Aberdeen dates-n-mates charity appeals for help to win National Lottery competition
An Aberdeen charity has appealed for the public to help it win a national competition.
Joy as Aberdeen recruits answer call to support Charlie House
An Aberdeen children's charity has told of its joy at welcoming new volunteers.
North-east MSP’s praise for charity cycle event
A north-east MSP has praised a group of cyclists who pedalled their way to fundraising success.
£8,000 funding boost for Aberdeen charity
An Aberdeen charity has received an £8,000 funding boost.
Event to remember north-east Keiran kicks off fundraising drive
An event to honour the legacy of a north-east teenager has been organised to help kick off a massive fundraising drive.
Somebody Cares hoping to stay at former Aberdeen garden centre site
An Aberdeen charity which tackles poverty has applied for permission to continue using a former garden centre.
North-east dad walks 1,000 to raise fund in memory of friend’s son Dylan
A north-east dad has walked more than 1,000 miles in memory of a teenager who battled cancer.
North-east team aiming to walk one million steps to help raise awareness of diabetes
Staff at a north-east pharmacy have laced up their walking shoes in a bid to do their bit for charity.
Aberdeen oil firm donates £1 million to help charities
An Aberdeen oil firm will donate £1 million to five charities.
North-east father and son saddle up for epic 1,000km bike ride through France
A north-east pupil is aiming to complete his own Tour de France this summer by carrying out a 1,000km bike ride from Brittany to the French Riviera.
North-east groups awarded share of £90,000 Lotto cash
Community groups from across the north-east are celebrating after being awarded more than £90,000 in National Lottery funding.
World leading choir to perform at Aberdeen charity concert
One of the world’s leading youth choirs will perform in Aberdeen in aid of charity.
VSA calls on north-east fundraisers to sign up for Kilimanjaro challenge
An Aberdeen social care charity is calling on people to lace up their hiking boots as part of a bid to raise vital funds.
Charity celebrates 25 years of helping children
A charity is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its childcare training service.
Charities concern over wait time for eye appointments in Aberdeen
A national charity has raised concerns over waiting times for eye appointments in the north-east.
Queen ‘shares empathy’ for refugees as she meets faith group volunteers
The Queen is said to have been “empathetic” to difficulties facing refugees and asylum seekers while meeting members of faith and belief groups who promote community cohesion.