# Aberlour Children's Charity

> Aberlour is Scotland's leading children's charity, dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children and families. For over 150 years, we have worked to stop children suffering and give every child an equal chance to thrive.

## About

- **Mission:** To be brave for children and families, providing support at the earliest opportunity to give children an equal chance and the best possible start in life.
- **Vision:** Not all children are born with an equal chance. We will work together to beat poverty and discrimination.
- **Website:** [aberlour.org.uk](https://www.aberlour.org.uk)

## Get Help

- [How We Can Help](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help): Information on the support Aberlour provides to children and families across Scotland.
- [Urgent Assistance Fund](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/urgent-assistance-fund): Emergency cash grants for families experiencing hardship.
- [Our Services](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/our-services): A range of support services including early years, disability, recovery, and residential care.
- [Access Your Records](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/access-your-records): Help with tracing care records for those previously in Aberlour's care.
- [Guardianship Scotland](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/guardianship-scotland): Guardianship services for adults with learning disabilities.

## Help Us

- [Donate](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/help-us/fundraising/donate-now): Make a one-off or monthly donation.
- [Fundraising](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/help-us/fundraising): Ways to fundraise and campaign for Aberlour.
- [Fostering](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering): Become a foster carer with Aberlour.
- [Volunteering](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/help-us/volunteering): Volunteer opportunities across Scotland.
- [Jobs](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/jobs): Career opportunities at Aberlour.

## Fostering

- [About Fostering](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering/about-fostering): Learn about what fostering involves.
- [Become a Foster Carer](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering/become-a-foster-carer): How to apply and the training process.
- [Types of Fostering](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering/types-of-fostering): Short breaks, long-term, emergency, and disability fostering.
- [Salary and Benefits](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering/salary-and-benefits): Financial support for foster carers.
- [Foster Carer Stories](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering/foster-carer-stories): Real stories from Aberlour foster carers.

## Our Services

- **Residential and Fostering:** Safe, loving, nurturing homes for children.
- **Recovery:** Support for families affected by addiction.
- **Early Years:** Extra help for families with young children.
- **Disability:** Support for children with disabilities and their families.
- **Early Intervention:** Support before difficulties escalate.

## About Us

- [Our Purpose](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us): Our purpose, vision, mission, and values.
- [Our People](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/our-people): Trustees and senior management team.
- [Our History](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/our-history): Over 150 years of supporting Scotland's children.
- [Policy and Influencing](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/policy-and-influencing): Our policy work and advocacy.
- [Youth Voice Platform](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/youth-voice-platform): Annual event for young people aged 12-25.
- [Contact Us](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/contact-us): Get in touch with Aberlour.

## News and Stories

- [News](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/news): Latest news and updates from Aberlour.
- [Stories](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/stories): Stories from the Aberlour community.
- [Publications](https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications): Research publications and reports.

## Key Facts

- Aberlour is Scotland's largest solely Scottish children's charity.
- 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty.
- Aberlour has been supporting children for over 150 years.
- Named a Top 100 Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
- Registered charity in Scotland (SC007991).