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Somebody Cares Aberdeen is a long‑established local charity, founded in 2002, dedicated to supporting people across the city who are experiencing hardship. It provides free food, furniture, clothing, and essential household items to individuals and families in crisis, while also running a busy foodbank and a large-scale donation and redistribution operation. The organisation focuses on dignity, empathy, and practical help—furnishing homes, reducing food poverty, offering reintegration support, developing volunteers, and preventing usable goods from going to landfill. Its work is rooted in the belief that the best way to help a city is to love it, and that everyone deserves comfort, respect, and a fresh start. On the day, an incredible 1000kgs of food was moved and donations organised just ahead of Christmas. It was both heart warming and amazing to see the impact that Somebody Cares has on the community. Pictured: PR and Development Manager for the Charity Seonaidh Baker Operations Administrator Laura McLean
We were delighted to welcome representatives from 39 of these organisations in person, sharing stories, smiles, and the spirit of giving just in time for Christmas 🎄💙 This milestone is even more meaningful as we proudly announce that we have now reached an amazing £1.7 million donated to causes that make a real difference in our community🙌 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed, supported, and believed in this mission. Together, we’re creating brighter futures and spreading hope where it’s needed most ✨ 📸Ken Taylor
With a £2,500 grant from the Trades Widows Fund Charity, Charlie House were able to deliver: 🐣 A Family Easter Party welcoming 47 attendees with inclusive activities from sensory play to a bouncy castle. 🎅 Two "Dine with Santa" events in Moray and Aberdeen, giving 84 children, siblings, parents, and grandparents a relaxed, accessible Christmas experience with Santa. 📦 Postal craft & baking packs, ensuring families who couldn’t attend in person still felt included and supported. 🤝 Peer support activities, offering parents and carers vital moments of respite, connection, and wellbeing. In total, 85 individuals across 29 families benefitted - creating lasting memories, easing isolation, and strengthening community bonds. Thank you to Charlie House HQ for changing lives and having meaningful impact 🧡 This is the difference support in the community makes: inclusive joy, shared strength, and precious family moments. 💙
The Trades Widows’ Fund Charity has awarded funding to support the Grampian Girls squad. This grant will help provide essential kit, equipment, and pitch hire, ensuring that young players across Aberdeen can continue to thrive in football and enjoy safe, inclusive opportunities to play.
Together, they shared stories of endurance, compassion, and community spirit - highlighting initiatives that provide support to families. GEF support children who have complex physical disabilities and/or a learning disability and their families by providing specialist equipment, therapies and resources, whilst also helping them navigate services and applications. The Trades Widows Fund Charity is proud to stand alongside them in this mission and we recently donated £3000 to the charity to contribute towards specialist equipment and specialist therapies. Pictured: Mel Dyer Myles Edwards Kayleigh Paterson-Donald
The outdoor play was once limited by muddy conditions and poor weather - children can now safely play, explore, and learn outside all year round in a clean, accessible environment, whatever the weather! Photo Credit: Norman Adams - Aberdeen City Council Pictured: Angie Johnson of ALC Dr George S. Stevenson - Ex Deacon Convener and Trustee of the Trades Widows Fund Charity Lord Provost of Aberdeen - Dr David Cameron Seonaidh Baker - PR & Development Manager for the Trades Widows Fund Charity Read more: https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-outdoor-play-space-at-alc-aberdeens-little-learners-nursery-thanks-to-generous-community-support
From one to one mentoring for young people, talent development, targeted support for vulnerable pupils in Aberdeen schools to corporate parenting aiming to close the gap in educational outcomes for care experienced youth - the charity provide a wide range of life changing services.
Chrysalis is a group of LTA qualified Tennis Coaches who aim to provide the opportunity for young people & adults with down syndrome to play tennis on a regular basis. The fun day is a family event for those who attend the sessions, along with their siblings, parents/guardians and wider family. The Trades Widows Fund Charity is proud to continue to support Chrysalis and the wonderful sense of community they create!
Maggies have a wonderful team who really care and offer one-to-one support from cancer specialists, hold group sessions, workshops and courses on a variety of subjects, provide financial and practical advice and create a peaceful space to reflect, talk, or simply have a cup of tea.
It was a meaningful start to the day, combining fresh sea air, conversation, and a shared commitment to mental wellbeing in Scotland. SAMH spoke of exciting plans for "The Nook" - a pioneering walk-in mental health support hub in the centre of Aberdeen city. SAMH Aberdeen is part of the Scottish Association for Mental Health, offering local support to help people build confidence, improve wellbeing, and navigate life’s challenges. Their services include one‑to‑one support, community groups, employability programmes, and activities that promote positive mental health. At its core, SAMH Aberdeen works to ensure that people across the city have someone to talk to, practical tools to manage their mental health, and opportunities to reconnect with community, purpose, and hope. A big thank you to SAMH for inviting us along and for bringing people together in such a powerful way.
