The Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund has been helping families across Scotland since 2016. But we need your help to be there. Donate to our #PovertyRelief appeal today and 100% of your donation will help a child in Scotland within 72 hours: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/povertyrelief
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Too many children across Scotland, like Emily, are still going without the basics. This isn’t right.
You can help a child in Scotland within 72 hours by donating to the Aberlour #PovertyRelief appeal.
Children like Emily need you now, donate: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/povertyrelief
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Day Twenty-Five of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all our children, young people, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters. We hope you have a safe, special and happy time with your loved ones 🎄
Our Urgent Assistance Fund is a lifeline for so many families trapped in poverty across Scotland. Your donation to our #PovertyRelief appeal could be with a family within 72 hours to buy the essentials their children desperately need. Donate: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/povertyrelief
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You can help a child like Ailsa within 72 hours by donating to the Aberlour #PovertyRelief appeal. Donate today: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/povertyrelief #Aberlour150
Our Christmas wish, is that one day children, young people and families will no longer need us.
Read the full article: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/a-christmas-wi...
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Day Twenty-Two of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Professor David Devine shared his experience of staying at the Aberlour Orphanage as part of our 150th ‘We are Family’ special edition supplement with The Sunday Post.
Day Twenty-One of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Our services have had some brilliant parties this year to celebrate our 150th birthday 🥳 Cakes, face, painting, and plenty of dancing!
Day Twenty of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Today we’re looking back at the brilliant 154-mile walk that our young people & staff did from Kirkcaldy all the way to our founding village of Aberlour 🚶🚶♂️🚶♀️
Huge thank you to Walkers Shortbread for sponsoring the walk and their continued support.
Day Nineteen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Pupils at Aberlour Primary School walked 150 miles to celebrate our 150th anniversary and to raise money for children and families we support 🌟
Day Eighteen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Watercolour, ‘Clay Phones’ and ‘Cake’ were created by Aaron, Anna, Lewis and Hope who are supported by our services in Perth and Kinross as part of our Creative Communities project.
Day Seventeen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Homemade Recipes Cookbook’ was created by nine Aberlour budding chefs, Chloe, Kaz, Michael, Aiva, Mason, Lleyton, Sebastian, Sophie-Marie and Louie, to share their favourite recipes.
Day Sixteen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Making Workshops’ was a collaborative project inspired by the facilitators’ ongoing Fine Art studies.
🥁 And the winner is… 🥁
Congratulations to 12-year-old Chloe who has won our fostering team’s Christmas card competition! 🎄🎅
We hope you enjoy this wonderful festive design.
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Day Fifteen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Aberlour’s 150th Birthday Bagpipe Tune’ was composed by Rhys and Jack. The tune was inspired by the creators attending different Aberlour events such as our annual residential trip, AbJam.
Day Fourteen of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Bench’ was created by Ahmed, Anas, Adam and Oliver from a raw piece of wood with support from Men’s Shed. This creation was inspired by a combination of experiences and skills of both the creators and tradesmen involved.
Now UK Gov has committed to end the two-child limit, we're calling on Scot Gov to accelerate efforts to tackle child poverty in Scotland & use additional funds to #EndSchoolMealDebt for good. Read our briefing: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/aberlours-s...
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Day Twelve of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
This year we’ve had many campaigning highlights driving change for children, young people and families.
Day Eleven of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Today we are looking back at the incredible event we held at the National Museum of Scotland to celebrate our 150th anniversary 🎉
People often ask why we give cash grants to families instead of vouchers or buying items for them. Let Clare explain all! #PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
Day Ten of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Family Sparkles’ is a heartfelt work inspired by the simple joy of creating together.
Day Nine of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
This year we launched our own special anniversary tartan that our team member, Julia turned into a beautiful kilt!
Day Eight of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Back in March our team in Glasgow celebrated Aberlour’s 150th birthday in style.
Day Five of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘My Family Home’ is a mixed media sculpture created by Lena and her mum, Aga. This creation is inspired by Lena’s dream to create her forever home.
Day Four of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Big Massive Birthday Cake’ was created by Maddison, Skye, Zak, Kacey, Quinn, Kayla, Charlie, Ruanne and Emilia as part of our Creative Communities Project.
Every day we see families struggling to feed themselves. Your donation to our #PovertyRelief appeal could help a family living in Scotland within 48 hours. Donate today: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/povertyrelief
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Day Three of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
‘Maggie’ a fabric cuddle cushion with appliqué design was created by Demi. This creation is named after Maggie the dog, who often visits Demi at her home with her owner, Carrie.
Day Two of our #Aberlour150 advent calendar 🎄❄️🎁🎅⛄
Our Chair David, Trustee Jozanne, and their friend, Neil, took on the epic challenge of cycling 150 miles from our founding village in Aberlour to our head office in Stirling back in May. They raised over £3,000 🎉
