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 Island of Hoy Development Trust aims to promote the well-being of the people of Hoy through sustainable, community-led projects; be this environmentally, socially, culturally or economically.
Kirkwall Grammar School (KGS) is a secondary school in Kirkwall, Orkney, serving the town, the east mainland, and the north and south isles (excluding Graemsay).
We deliver digital inclusion work across Scotland, working in partnership with organisations to reach people facing multiple exclusions. We do this by:
North Ronaldsay Primary School is a small school in Orkney�s mostmost northern island, North Ronaldsay. The school caters for children from nursey age through to Primary 7.
North Walls is a well-resourced school located on the island of Hoy. As a Community School, the school and nursery benefits from the on-site swimming pool.
A youth organisation for young people aged 12 to 18 with a focus on fun, friendship, action and adventure with cadets taking part in activities such as first aid, military knowledge, navigation…
The Orkney Carriage Driving Group is a community of horse enthusiasts in the Orkney Islands that promotes carriage driving and equestrian events through volunteering and community involvement.
We campaign for FAIR TRADE, promoting fairer deals, better working conditions, climate resilience and environmental protections for producers and workers in the global south.
Orkney Hockey aim to foster, develop, promote and encourage participation in hockey at all levels; promote the Club within the local community; offer training…
As a council, our work touches the lives of everyone in Orkney - from schools to care of the elderly, rubbish collection to maintaining the county�s roads…
Kirkwall and Stromness libraries have a wide range of books for loan as well as audiobooks, eBooks, eAudio and jigsaws. Free Wi-Fi is available alongside public access PCs.
ORSAS provides practical and emotional support for anyone aged 13 and over of any gender who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their life.
The Orkney Youth Cafe is a drop in service offering young people S2 age up to 19 year olds a place to socialise with friends and enjoy a wide variety of fun activities.
Orphir Parent and Toddler Group is a well-resourced group for children (up to the age of three) and their parents to meet and play. We meet in the Orphir Community School during the school term.
You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.