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

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Delivering accessible creative activity to Orkney, especially rurally distanced island communities.

The advancement of citizenship or community development … The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

We meet from 2-4pm on Mondays, and try to incorporate exercise and crafts, though quite often it settles into a good old chinwag!

A small, traditional community centre which hosts monthly quizzes (autumn to spring), Quoyloo WI and other local events. Available for hire.

We promote therapeutic gardening within the community. Our aim is to bring together people with mental ill health, physical or learning disabilities.

The Scottish Ambulance Service is on the frontline of the NHS, despatching immediate medical assistance or clinical advice to over 5 million people across Scotland.

The preservation, restoration and conservation of St. Nicholas Church in the parish of Holm, Orkney for the benefit of the public in general.

The Strynd Nursery Parent Council's role is to represent all parents, work with the nursery to improve educational and parental involvement…

We are a community based group that enjoy trying out new crafts & activities while having a bleather!

Orkney's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focused on ground fighting and grappling, aiming to allow a smaller person to defeat a larger one through technique, leverage, and control.

The Friends of Sanday Kirk Ltd is a community group that purchased the Cross Kirk in Sanday after it was sold by the Church of Scotland.

The Orkney Marine Mammal Research Initiative (OMMRI) is a charity that aims to monitor Orkney's marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises…

VAO Member

Soma’s Light SCIO was established to better young people mental health in Orkney. Raise awareness and change stigma attached to self harm and suicide.

A Parent Council is a formal, voluntary body appointed by the Parent Forum (the collective group of all parents/carers at a school)…

Orkney has a significant kickboxing presence, notably through Amy Golder, a highly decorated local champion who teaches at the A.K.A. Orkney Dojo…

SCVO is the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the national membership organization for Scotland's voluntary sector.

Stromness Writing Group offers a variety of opportunities to write at fortnightly meetings.

Blind Veterans UK is a charity that provides lifelong support to ex-Service members who have lost their sight.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

Aims and Objectives … 1) Advance knowledge of the public in Orkney and elsewhere in the history of St Ninian’s and the historical, cultural and social development of the local community … 2)…

Promote drama and entertainment

Stromness and Parish Eventide Club operates from the Harbours Authority building at Stromness Pierhead. A small committee sees to the insurance, heating and cleaning of the room.

Women's group within East Church. Generally meet monthly from September to June. Activities include talks. Fundraising and helping at church events.

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