National Organisations

OSCR are the independent Regulator and registrar for Scotland’s charities, including community groups, religious charities, schools, universities,
grant-giving charities, and major care providers.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Volunteer Scotland exists to help you make a difference through volunteering - by recognising the need for volunteers, understanding what volunteers and organisations need and making it easier for everyone.

Social Enterprise Scotland (SES) is an independent, membership-led organisation and is the voice of social enterprise in Scotland. 

Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) was established in 2003 and is a member-led organisation that promotes, supports and represents Development Trusts across Scotland.

Circular Communities Scotland is a national network of reuse, repair and recycle organisations. As well as supporting and representing members, they are also involved in projects and programmes to support the third sector, in pursuit of zero waste.

Aberdeenshire Council aims to protect and develop our area, while delivering first class public services.

Adult Social Care and Health services in Aberdeenshire are delivered by a partnership of Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian.

NHS Grampian, one of Scotland’s 14 health boards, serves over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray with acute and community care.

In Aberdeenshire, Community Planning involves public, private and voluntary services in our area working together with our communities to deliver better services.

The Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) approach makes sure that all Scotland's children, young people and their families have consistent, coordinated support when they need it.