The following Scottish charities have facilities in Aberdeenshire and need your help, either your time or donations. Click the websites below to learn more about their valuable work and how you can assist. If you would like your Aberdeen charity listed on this aboutaberdeen page for free then please contact me. If possible please send any editorial you would like added.

Barnardo’s Scotland

Barnardo’s are looking for creative and motivated people in the Aberdeen area to set up a community fundraising groups to raise funds for Barnardo’s Scotland.

You will plan and organise your own events in Aberdeen with friends or other volunteers. You will be in charge of your events from idea to execution but will receive all the support you need from Barnardo’s to make your events a fundraising success!

Group fundraising for Barnardo’s Scotland is an extremely fulfilling experience, meet new and interesting people whilst enjoying raising funds for Barnardo’s Scotland, an extremely worthwhile children’s charity. You will also gain skills to add to your CV. If you are interested please contact Martin Reynolds on 0131 334 9893 or email martin.reynolds@barnardos.org.uk

Sue Ryder Care Aberdeen

Sue Ryder Care Aberdeen provide specialist care for people with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury.

Dee View Court in Aberdeen is the Sue Ryder Care Aberdeen first purpose built neurological care centre, and the first of its kind in Europe. They are the only people providing specialist care for people with these conditions in the area, and there are still so many people that need their help.

Nationally Sue Ryder Care want to increase the amount of care they provide from 4 million to 10 million hours in the next ten years. Sue Ryder Care Aberdeen want to similarly increase the amount of care in Aberdeen, but can't do this without the support of local people and companies. Throughout the year Sue Ryder Care run and take part in events where people can raise funds for us, such as the Baker Hughes 10k race and the Business Brains corporate challenge. To find out more or get involved visit www.suerydercare.org, or call 01224 245920.

Archie

Archie Fund Aberdeen is raising funds for the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. There are many fun ways you can help this important Aberdeen registered charity. More Information.

Fair Trade Festival

Sunday May 17th 2009 11am until 4pm - Fair trade festival at Udny Green to celebrate Mid-Formartine gaining Fairtrade Status . The day will celebrate fair trade through live music, fairtrade beer which will see the launch of a new fairtrade beer from Cairngorm Brewery, a fashion show, charity displays, 5-a-side fairtrade football tournament, cookery, fairly traded crafts and food, and many other attractions for all the family. Money will be raised for Water Aid, through a variety of crazy water games for everyone to enjoy. The fair trade festival at Udny Green will also provide a show case for local produce which will include a busy and vibrant farmers market , pig roast and barbeque. Further information from Anne Aspden annemaspdenATyahoo.co.uk or Vicky Allan 01651 842401.

Aberdeen Walkathon

Each September, usually on the first or second Sunday, the Aberdeen Walkathon takes place. This is organised by Aberdeen City Council and sponsored by a local company with money raised going to local Aberdeen charities such as Cash For Kids, Inspire, Cornerstone Community Care and the he Lord Provost's Charitable Trust. More Information.

Childline

Jailbreak Challenge Aberdeen Children 1st

Dark Island Trust - Charity Ceilidh Band

Race For Life

Emmerdale Events

Oxfam Online Petition

Beach Watch Clean Up

Charity Trivia

Cyrenians Annual Sleepout

Dog Re-homing

Touch of Tartan Ball

Global Angels

Great Inverurie Charity Bike Ride

We also run the www.findextrawork.co.uk website where there is information about earning more money from a range of part time and full time jobs which can be done at home or out and about. Visit for more information.

CLIC Sargent

CLIC Sargent is a registered charity and is the UK's leading children's cancer charity and each day there are about 10 families who are told that their child has cancer. CLIC Sargent is an organisation that can offer all the family members all round care and support. For example CLIC Sargent can provide:

Specialist nurses, doctors, play specialists and homes from home care during treatment
Specialist social care and family support in the community or in hospital
Specialist youth services, holidays, grants and a helpline
After treatment CLIC Sargent will help the survivors and support those bereaved
Continue research into childhood cancer

Register your interest in helping CLIC Sargent at their website www.clicsargent.org.uk

An example of a Clic Sargent Aberdeen event is Kevin's Day which takes place on Saturday the 29 June 2008 from 10am until 5pm at Mackie Academy. Slug Road, Stonehaven. Aberdeenshire. Events include It's a Knockout, fun fair, fun run, zip slide, car boot sale, craft stalls, 10K run and face painting.

WildHearts Wee Walk

28 June 2009 from 11am to 3pm at the Duthie Park, Aberdeen. The WildHearts Wee Walk is a family orientated event where adults and children can take a stroll down Strawberry Street, climb Monkey Mountain, meet Buccaneers on Blueberry Bridge, Astronauts on Apple Avenue and Cowboys at the Raisin Rodeo! The WildHearts Wee Walk is organised by the same people who arrange the Aberdeen Santa Run.

The WildHearts Wee Walk is open to kids aged from 0 to 12 and their families. The event encourages healthy eating and exercise in an atmosphere of fun and adventure with fund raising sponsorship for WildHearts. By eating their five a day on the run up to the event children and grown ups will learn how they can help the poor and make a difference in the world. Entry to the WildHearts Wee Walk is £10 per child, with free entry to one accompanying adult. This fee includes a goody bag and medal for each WeeWalker, a downloadable healthy eating progress chart, entertainment on the day from Original 106fm and a junior aerobics warm-up! Register at www.wilddayout.com or by calling 01667 451831.