Find information about community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in Orkney. Our directory also includes details of the other services providing support in the the local community.

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Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person.

We have faith in young people and provide opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.

Action Medical Research is on a mission to save and change children's lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.

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Through the provision of advocacy services, Advocacy Orkney empowers individuals to have a voice in decisions being made about them and their families…

The aims of the charity are to help and support older people who live in their own homes, to retain dignity, choice and independence and to enjoy a good quality of life…

Around 1.25 million people in the UK suffer from eating disorders, many in secret. They are of all ages, genders and backgrounds – these illnesses do not discriminate.

The Birsay Community Association run and manage the local community hall in Birsay.

Community Councils provide an effective, strong voice within each community area offering sound, local advice on a range of community issues.

We are members of the Church of Scotland Guild Edinburgh who meet in the church once a month on a Monday - at night in the summer and in the afternoon during the winter.

Braeburn Court is a purpose-built facility St Margaret's Hope designed to provide a housing support/care at home support service to older and vulnerable people in their own tenancies.

The Orkney British Red Cross provides support at home, transport and mobility aids to help people when they face a crisis in their daily lives.

British Red Cross operates a network of over 350 charity shops. Money raised in our shops funds our life-saving work in the UK and overseas.

A community cottage style garden run by volunteers for the pleasure of local people and visitors.

Burray Community Association works to manage the Burray Community Hall and Burray Family Park, and to support events which bring the local community together.

Our school serves children aged from nursery through to Primary 7 in the island of Burray. With our caring, family ethos, we have high expectations and we are an active part of our community.

We provide practical, confidential and impartial support for all new and growing businesses in Orkney.

Childline is ready to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they are going through. You can talk about anything.

Social Workers are there to help children and their families who are in need or at risk and will try to work together to make things safer and better for children at home, in the community or in care.

The provision of public worship and pastoral care in Orkney.

Clan Cancer Support provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family members, carers and close friends.

His Majesty's Coastguard is one of the UK’s frontline 999 services.

Community Energy Scotland provides support for communities in green energy development and energy conservation.

We are a community run local village hall offering regular events, such as yoga and pilates classes, traditional dancing, jive dancing, table tennis and a film club.

We offer confidential support, advice and a listening ear for young carers in Orkney and their families.

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