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.
We are working on the contents of the directory. If you have any feedback, please email enquiries@vaorkney.org.uk. If you would like to add a new entry or update an existing one, you can find the forms to do this at the bottom of the page.
The Papdale East Playpark Association (PEPA) is a community-led charity in Kirkwall, Orkney, dedicated to redeveloping the Papdale East Community Park.
Running since 2013, the Orkney Nature Festival has given thousands of people the opportunity to enjoy, and be inspired by, the magnificent Orcadian wildlife.
The Improving the Care Journey (ICJ) service supports people in Orkney affected by cancer, cardiac conditions and selected long-term health conditions with their non-clinical needs.
The Dounby Centre has a sports hall, fitness suite and function rooms. Itaccommodates a range of sporting activities, birthdays and much more. Further information is on the Facebook page.
Social Security Scotland delivers a number of benefits for families on low incomes, people who need help paying for a funeral, disabled people, carers and young people entering the workplace.
We meet monthly in St Andrews Community Centre from 1.30 to 3.30 usually on a Friday. The cost is £2. We have guest speakers, entertainment etc followed by tea, sandwiches and cake and a yarn.
ODD Animals Rescue (Old, Disabled, Damaged, and Black Animals Rescue) is an Orkney-based charity focused on helping vulnerable animals through a local charity shop, a pet foodbank…
Community Learning and Development is about empowering people, individually and collectively, to make positive changes in their lives and their communities through learning.
Active Schools Orkney is a program by the Orkney Islands Council that aims to increase sports and physical activity opportunities for children and young people in Orkney.
Our Diploma-qualified and BACP-registered Counsellors work confidentially with young people up to age 25 through any issues they might be experiencing, such as depression, anxiety…
You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.
