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.
The aims of the charity are to help and support older people who live in their own homes, to retain dignity, choice and independence and to enjoy a good quality of life…
Social Workers are there to help children and their families who are in need or at risk and will try to work together to make things safer and better for children at home, in the community or in care.
Clan Cancer Support provide emotional and practical support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family members, carers and close friends.
We offer confidential support, advice and a listening ear foryoung carers in Orkney and their families.We provide free monthly activity sessions for young carers to meet, relax and have fun…
We provide unpaid carers of people with any disability/illness with emotional support, information, advice, advocacy, carers assessment, support group, Time to Live funding…
Working directly with families of children aged 0-5 years, the Early Years Team have two community-based practitioners who can provide support in the home or through group sessions.
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.
Orkney Care and Repair offers independent advice and assistance to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they can continue to live in comfort and safety in their own community.
Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is independent, and provides free, confidential and impartial advice to anyone living and/or working in the local community.
We campaign for FAIR TRADE, promoting fairer deals, better working conditions, climate resilience and environmental protections for producers and workers in the global south.
Orkney Heart Support Group meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month except July in The Royal British Legion Kirkwall from 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30pm.
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 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…
You can add information about your community group, charity, organisation or service, or update an existing entry by completing and submitting a directory form.
