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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) have released a new free training course focused on human rights from the international level down to everyday practice.

• Tuesday 12 May 2026

Five years of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund has brought over £400,000 in to Orkney, and projects have taken place right across every part of the county.

• Friday 8 May 2026

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is pleased to launch a new Easy Read service to help local groups and organisations make their information more accessible.

• Thursday 7 May 2026

Simba is dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who have died at any stage of pregnancy or close after birth.

• Thursday 30 April 2026

The Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) Instructor Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare individuals to teach the SMHFA course.

• Tuesday 20 January 2026

A partnership between Orkney Housing Association (OHAL), Orkney Blide Trust, Women’s Aid Orkney and Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…

• Monday 19 January 2026

Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is working with Transport Scotland to capture the views of disabled people concerning travel within Scotland.

• Tuesday 16 December 2025

For 5 weeks in November and December, a group of S4 pupils at Stromness Academy took part in Get Ready to Volunteer.

• Friday 12 December 2025

The Integration Joint Board is looking for someone, or some people, to join the Board to represent the views of service users.

• Thursday 20 November 2025

A project which helps people struggling with low mood during the winter months checkout some sunlight from their local library is heading to one of Scotland’s most remote communities this winter.

• Tuesday 28 October 2025

Orkney residents are invited to take part in a survey to understand public awareness about dementia, brain health and local support.

• Friday 5 September 2025

The Learning Link is dedicated to adult and family learning. It offers a free service to gain new skills and increase self confidence. The Learning Link can help anyone who wants to:

• Wednesday 27 August 2025