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.
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.
Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) is a partnership between Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney. The Partnership aims to improve and develop social care, community health and wellbeing.
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…
The Orkney Versus Arthritis group meets to provide a friendly and sociable meeting where hot refreshments are provided along with musical entertainment, talks by health professionals…
The Orkney Armed Forces� and Veterans� Breakfast Club (OAFVBC) is a group of military veterans, serving personnel, and immediate family that meet face-to-face, in a relaxed…
We offer transfer to and from the Community Church Hall on a Wednesday. Once there we offer games ie, scrabble, Bridge, Crib, Rummy for our members to join in.
��������� The organisation�s purposes are to:Advance the education of the public in the archaeology, history, culture, natural history and other features of life in the islands of Rousay…
Smiddybrae is a residential care home for older residents situated in the village of Dounby.Accommodation is within 4 wings or houses Brockan, Isbister, Bosquoy and Clumly, each with their own lounge…
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.
The Silver Line is the confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK* open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained helpline staff:
Canine Concern Scotland Trust(CCST) established the Therapet Service in 1988, where volunteer members take their registered dogs on a regular basis to visit the elderly…
Orkney Men's Shed (OMS) addresses the social and physical wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds through the creation, upkeep and development of a shed.
The Adult Befriending Service aim is to help people over the age of 60 remain in their own homes independently for longer by having a Befriender visit you or by group befriending.
You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.
