The Dowans Hotel in Aberlour held a festive market and firework night on Saturday the 3rd of December. The market was a huge success, with 30 local businesses showcasing everything from handmade crafts to confectionery. Entertainment was provided in the form of the Kinloss military wives choir. Over 300 people attended attended the event, enjoying … Continued
Val Surgenor, Chair of the Board at Aberlour, is now a member of The Scottish Fundraising Implementation Group’s Independent Fundraising Standards & Adjudication Panel, which will oversee standards and complaints about charities in Scotland. The panel will be chaired by Alison Elliot, associate director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Edinburgh, and will include Val Surgenor, … Continued
TWO major Scottish charities are coming together to lead a campaign against domestic abuse. Aberlour and Shelter Scotland will be hosting a roadshow of community events, featuring a touring exhibition of hard-hitting photography and ‘conversation cafes’ on the theme of violence against women. The stark imagery is designed to prompt discussion about the issue of … Continued
A COUPLE of years ago when he was manager of Chelsea FC, Jose Mourinho lashed out at his rival Arsene Wenger calling him a specialist in failure. It was a headline-grabbing, harsh remark that fuelled the continuing war of words between the two managers. Recently, after watching an STV documentary about the care system in … Continued
We warmly welcome the independent review of the care system as outlined in the First Minister’s speech on Saturday. As Scotland’s children’s charity, Aberlour has campaigned alongside and on behalf of children and young people for many years. We believe there are many areas of great practice across Scotland but the current system lacks consistency and … Continued
AN ABERLOUR disability project unveiled its brand new sensory garden, at a family fun day. Aberlour Options – Moray held the event in September to celebrate the completion of the newly renovated grounds. The service offers respite breaks to children and young people with a range of physical and learning disabilities. Many of the … Continued
In May 2016, the CEO of Aberlour, SallyAnn Kelly, Assistant Director Liz Nolan and Perinatal Support Coordinator Angie Rennie, were invited to join The Templeton Expert Group. The group, comprised of individuals and representatives of organisations actively involved in delivery of care, education and research in the field of perinatal and infant mental health, met to discuss … Continued
Kerr Stirling are set to kick off a year’s fundraising for Aberlour, by taking on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk. The Stirling-based law firm has chosen Aberlour – Scotland’s Children’s Charity, to be its charity of the year and will be working hard to raise funds for the children, young people and families the charity supports across … Continued
NEW research into the issue of mothers and babies in prison has been unveiled, following a collaborative project between Aberlour, The University of Stirling and The Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection. Findings suggest that the current arrangements in Scotland do not adequately account for the often complex needs of imprisoned mothers, who have often had … Continued
A NEW cohort of North-east childcare professionals have received qualifications after undergoing training with Aberlour. A total of 85 students, including 17 Modern Apprentices, celebrated their success at an awards ceremony held at the Copthorne Hotel. They had all completed training with Aberlour Futures – Aberdeen City and Shire, a non-profit making SVQ training and … Continued
AN ENHANCED model for fundraising regulation in Scotland will see greater responsibility placed on charities and OSCR to ensure good practice. This approach has been agreed by the Scottish Fundraising Working Group, convened by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and follows extensive consultation with charities and the general public. At Aberlour, we recognise … Continued
Aberlour has signed a collaboration agreement with The University of Stirling’s new Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection. Building on a strong existing partnership, they have committed to work closely together on projects that help develop research, education, training and student volunteering to promote the wellbeing and protection of children in Scotland and beyond. Professor Brigid … Continued
Below is a letter signed by Scotland’s leading children’s charities and public sector stakeholders, about the arguments being heard in the Supreme Court this week, by those opposed to the national roll-out of the Named Person service. This letter was printed on Wednesday 9 March 2016 in the Scotsman, Herald, Daily Record and National newspapers. … Continued
Aberlour, Scotland’s Children’s Charity has joined forces with The Kiltwalk to raise funds to support some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people. With the backing of Scotland’s leading philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, The Kiltwalk is looking bigger and better than ever before. Every penny raised from the walks in 2016 goes towards supporting … Continued
SCOTLAND’S children’s charity Aberlour has released an illustrated book to tell the story of its 140 year history, with the generous support of Aberdeen designers, writers and artists. ‘The Story Of Aberlour‘ which was launched at a reception at the National Museum of Scotland with the First Minister, was produced by Aberdeen companies Bread PR … Continued
Scotland’s children’s charity Aberlour has celebrated its 140th anniversary, in a glittering reception with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The organisation, which is the largest solely Scottish children’s charity, welcomed more than 250 supporters, funders and those who use the charity’s services, to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Tuesday (1 December 2015). The … Continued
Aberlour has led a coalition of Scottish children’s organisations to present a joint briefing to MSPs in advance of a recent Conservative Party-led debate criticising the Named Person provisions of the Children and Young People’s Act. The briefing, prepared by Aberlour, makes a robust case in support of the Named Person and challenges some of … Continued
In advance of Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, Aberlour has led a coalition of Scottish charities in writing an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP. The correspondence comes in response to suggestions that the Chancellor may be planning to divert a significant portion of BIG Lottery funding away from third sector service … Continued
