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.
Kirkwall Kayak Club provides year round tuition and paddling opportunities for juniors and adults. On the sea around Orkney in the summer and in the swimming pool during the winter months.
The Kirkwall Lifeboat Guild, officially the Kirkwall RNLI station, is a volunteer-run search and rescue service for the Orkney Islands, established in 1972.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution's Kirkwall lifeboat "Margaret Foster" is an all weather Servern class lifeboat crewed by volunteers from the Kirkwall area.
The Kirkwall Royal British Legion is a community hub and charity that supports ex-service personnel and their families, with a licensed club offering entertainment and social events.
Marengo Centre is a community facility serving the residents of Burray and South Ronaldsay consisting of a lounge meeting area, community laundry and an ensuite double bedroom.
We are a small group of fundraisers who raise money to support a Stromness Surgery provide Marie Curie nurses in Orkney. All the money we raise stays here.
Marie Curie offers support at the end of life for any illness at home. The support telephone number is 0800 090 2309. Ask your GP Practice or District nurse for a referral.
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You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.