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Members of the Fairer Aberdeen Board have visited charities over the past week which are tackling poverty and deprivation across the city.  

The Fairer Aberdeen Fund for 2023-24 was allocated £1.54m by Aberdeen City Council, which is dispersed by the Fairer Aberdeen Board.

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A range of proposals for tackling poverty in Aberdeen have been brought forward – including bidding for a share of a £1.8 million fund to tackle food insecurity.

The council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee today welcomed a report from external advisers outlining…

Aberdeen residents can continue to access essential services over the festive period to keep warm and fed. 

With the cost of energy rising and growing fuel bills contributing to the cost of living, buildings across the city have opened their doors to welcome individuals, families,…

Members of the public are being encouraged to attend a Staying Well and Warm Winter Roadshow tomorrow between 10am and 2pm at the Central Library. 

This free, non-ticketed event is open for anyone concerned about the increasing cost of living. 

The Roadshow will enable…

Progress has been made in supporting individuals and communities in Aberdeen through the Warm Spaces initiative.  

Aberdeen City Council’s Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee welcomed an update on progress, that showed that Warm Spaces is available in Central and 16…

As part of this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, Aberdeen City Council joined four local third sector organisations at the Belmont Filmhouse to call for action based on social justice and compassion in turning the tide of poverty in the North East. 

The event [October 3] showcased…

Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) and Aberdeen City Council have joined forces with Jamie Oliver in a Scottish first to deliver the Ministry of Food project in Aberdeen.

Cooking is a vital life skill, and everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to cook affordable,…